The Targeted HealthcaRe InnoVation (2) team formation, mentor selection, and customer discovery; and (3) solution prototyping, pitching, and business plan development. A retrospective analysis of the 2022–2023 cohort evaluated participant demographics, subjective outcomes (Likert-scale surveys on skill acquisition and program satisfaction), and objective metrics (e. g. , milestones completed, funds raised, technology disclosures). Descriptive statistics and paired t-tests for pre-post comparisons were used in the analysis. Of the 56 applicants, 29 were accepted, and 20 completed the program. Fellows rated overall satisfaction at 4. 45/5, with 85% planning to incorporate healthcare innovation into their future careers. On average, teams met 10. 4 of 12 milestones, raised 10, 250 in additional funds (in addition to the 5, 000 fellowship grant), and filed multiple technology disclosures. Fellows reported significant gains in key innovation skills (p = 1. 3E-5) and spent an average of 7. 4 hours per week on their projects. The THRIVE Fellowship fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, practical skill development, and a heightened commitment to healthcare innovation. Early successes include strong participant satisfaction, measurable skill acquisition, and substantial external funding. Future program refinements will focus on expanded mentor engagement, enhanced skill-building resources, and long-term tracking of career outcomes. This model may serve as a scalable approach to training future clinicians and researchers in healthcare technology innovation.
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