Youth innovation showcase: achieving high-impact success with novel technologies. (24th March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kanevsky, Jonathan; Crepy, Mathieu; Fitzgerald, Edward; Pogharian, Anya; Sadagopan, Swathi; Aggarwal, Rajesh
• Is Part Of: BMJ simulation & technology enhanced learning. Volume 3(2017)Supplement 1
• Page Start: S37
• Page End: S40
• Publication Date: 2017-03-24
• Subjects: Innovation -- Healthcare -- Entrepreneurship -- Medical Education; Medicine -- Simulation methods -- Periodicals; Medical innovations -- Periodicals; 610.113
• DOI: 10.1136/bmjstel-2016-000176
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2056-6697

Abstract

Abstract : Universities provide a dynamic environment that enables innovation in healthcare. Challenges to the delivery of healthcare are best overcome by fostering relationships that lead to solutions developed by young innovators. The Youth Innovation Showcase highlights the creative solutions of 5 young entrepreneurs as part of the Simnovate International Summit. Challenges in the process of innovation, finding balance as a young innovator, government support for student entrepreneurs, innovation and global health and how to adapt to the process of innovation are all topics covered in this summary.