Training undergraduates to identify healthcare needs through clinical observations
Stanford Biodesign/Bioengineering Clinical Need Identification Bootcamp for Undergraduates
This program gives college students the chance to work alongside healthcare professionals and patients to spot real problems in healthcare and come up with creative solutions, helping them get ready for exciting careers in health technology and biomedical engineering.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906828 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program immerses undergraduate students in clinical settings to observe and identify real-world healthcare challenges. By engaging directly with healthcare professionals and patients, students will learn to recognize unmet needs and develop innovative solutions. The curriculum includes hands-on experiences, interviews, and research to validate these needs, preparing students for future careers in health technology and biomedical engineering. This unique approach combines education with practical application, fostering a new generation of innovators.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate students interested in bioengineering, healthcare technology, or related fields.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergraduate students or who are not involved in educational programs may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance the skills of future healthcare innovators, leading to improved healthcare solutions and technologies.
How similar studies have performed: Similar educational programs have successfully fostered innovation in healthcare by providing hands-on experience, indicating a strong potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Azagury, Dan — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Azagury, Dan
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.