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Digital Health Spark

Igniting Need-Driven Innovation

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2-Week Program for Aspiring HealthTech Innovators

This intensive program is tailored for 18 students passionate about digital health innovation. Over two weeks, participants will dive into healthcare challenges through shadowing in clinical environments, gaining first-hand experience of real-world issues. Designed to foster a need-driven and value-based approach to HealthTech, this program equips students to identify challenges and develop sustainable solutions.

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Project Seminar

General Information

Term(s)

Time investment

4 semester hours per week (conducted as a two-week intensive block).

ECTS

6 credits upon completion.

Module type

Elective Module

Module selection at HPI

Digital Health (DH)

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HPI-DH-DICR (-C, -T, -S)

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Other Master's Programs at HPI:

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Please contact
e-school-program(at)hpi.de
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Grades

Yes, based on project work and presentations.

Enrollment deadline

January 26th, 2024, with acceptance emails sent out by February 1st, 2024.

Examination date

Teaching format

Project seminar, combining practical shadowing, group work, and input sessions.

Teaching language

English

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Fee

Team budget

HPI Founder Scholarship

Participants

Maximum number of Participants

18 students

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Description

"Digital Health Spark - Igniting Need-Driven Innovation in Healthcare" is an experiential two-week program for master's students, PhD candidates, and postdocs in digital health. The program’s core activities involve observation periods (shadowing) at Vivantes Hospital Berlin, immersing students in various clinical settings to understand the challenges healthcare professionals face.

The course follows the Stanford Biodesign Process, beginning with problem identification (need-finding) in healthcare. Students are encouraged to explore and recognize critical problem areas, followed by concept generation to devise potential solutions. This process is guided by group work, regular reflection sessions, and mentorship.

The program concludes with a team presentation and a closing event at Vivantes Hospital, encouraging students who identify promising opportunities to continue developing their ideas in subsequent programs like the Product Builder.

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Lecture Topics‍

  1. Digital Hospital Overview
  2. Idea Generation & Design Thinking Techniques
  3. Persona Creation & 4-Aims Framework in Healthcare
  4. Understanding Medical Devices & Clinical Evaluation Plans
  5. Principles of Value-Based Healthcare
  6. Hospital Dynamics: Interacting with Staff & Patients
  7. Business Models in Healthcare
  8. Shadowing Clinical Staff in Different Medical Areas
  9. Group Work & Reflection for Idea Refinement and Development
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Welcome Session, Digital Hospital, Persona Development, Lightning Talks
Location: HPI

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Design Thinking, Medical Device Regulations, Value-Based Healthcare
Location: HPI

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Shadowing Clinical Staff
Location: Vivantes Hospital Berlin

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Shadowing Clinical Staff
Location: Vivantes Hospital Berlin

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Business Models in Healthcare & Group Work
Location: HPI

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Input Session: Pitch Techniques & Group Work
Location: HPI

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Shadowing Clinical Staff
Location: Vivantes Hospital Berlin

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Lightning Talks & Group Work for Conceptualization
Location: HPI

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Shadowing Clinical Staff
Location: Vivantes Hospital Berlin

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Location: Vivantes Hospital Berlin

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Our Goals

Professional Competence

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  • Gain an understanding of digital medicine applications and their potential to solve clinical and nursing problems.
  • Evaluate the benefits of digital solutions for patients and healthcare professionals.
  • Identify technical requirements for implementing digital solutions in a clinical setting.
  • Understand regulations and ethical principles for medical devices.
  • Explore financing models within the healthcare sector.
  • Recognize key stakeholders and players in the medical device industry.

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Entrepreneurial Thinking & Innovation

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  • Identify and implement opportunities and ideas for creating value in the healthcare sector, translating them into potential business startups.
  • Develop critical skills for entrepreneurial thinking and the innovation process.
Examination

Examination

The assessment for this program is team-based and consists of:

  • Presentations
    Teams present their developed concepts at the end of the program.
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  • Project Documentation
    Submission of associated documentation detailing the solution process and concept.

All grades will be recorded as team grades. Students who do not wish to participate in the performance evaluation must contact the study department (8-day rule).

Your Lecturers and Program Managers

Further Questions?
Don't hesitate to contact us!

Dr. Frank Pawlitschek

Director HPI Engine

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Dr. med. Philipp Stoffers

Program Manager Digital Health

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