Education
Learn how to innovate
The Education Pillar is designed to plant seeds and equip students with the practical skills needed to turn ideas into real-world solutions. Whether through a structured 8-week elective, hands-on workshops, or informal seminars, learners gain low-stakes introductions to diverse avenues of healthcare innovation. Learn more below.
Fundamentals of Innovation & Applications in Healthcare
Einstein’s first healthcare innovation elective brings innovation and entrepreneurship into the formal curriculum. Designed for beginners, the course helps students learn how to identify real healthcare challenges, design potential solutions, and translate ideas into impact through lectures, interactive discussions, and a team-based final pitch. The course is led by a combination of Einstein faculty and external healthcare innovation experts.
Seminars
Our seminars introduce trainees to healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship topics rarely covered in the classroom, lab, or clinic. Open to the entire Montefiore Einstein community, these sessions bring leaders in healthcare, biotechnology, venture capital, policy, and entrepreneurship to campus to spark ideas, broaden perspectives, and build professional networks. To RSVP, learn about upcoming events, or view recorded content, subscribe to our Substack newsletter.
Workshops
Our workshops give trainees hands-on opportunities to apply healthcare innovation concepts in practical, beginner-friendly settings. Through sessions on topics such as intellectual property, pitching in biotech, and venture capital, participants build skills for moving ideas toward real-world impact. We plan to host two workshop series each year and expand based on community interest.