Certificate in Health Care Innovation
Duration: 12 Month(s)
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Course TypeCertificate
Course Specialty
Healthcare IT
Overview
The Health Care Innovation Certificate at the University of Pennsylvania is designed to prepare professionals to lead and manage innovation in complex healthcare environments. Offered through the Perelman School of Medicine, the program emphasizes human-centered design, innovation strategy, and implementation science. Participants learn how to identify unmet clinical and system needs, develop innovative solutions, and evaluate their impact on healthcare quality and cost. The curriculum integrates real-world case studies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and exposure to Penn Medicine’s innovation ecosystem. Faculty include experienced leaders in healthcare innovation, policy, and entrepreneurship. The program encourages practical application of innovation frameworks to real healthcare challenges. Graduates are prepared to contribute to innovation teams, healthcare startups, hospital innovation units, and system transformation initiatives.
Admission Intake
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Fee (INR):
9000
Stipend (INR):
Not provided The program is designed for working professionals and graduate-level learners
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
- Interest in healthcare innovation, entrepreneurship, or system improvement
- Prior experience in healthcare, management, startups, policy, or technology is advantageous
- Statement of Purpose outlining innovation interests and goals
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- English language proficiency for international applicants (if applicable)
Minimum Education
Bachelor Degree
Admission Process:
- Submit an online application through the University of Pennsylvania certificate admissions portal.
- Upload official academic transcripts.
- Submit a Statement of Purpose describing interest in healthcare innovation.
- Provide a resume or CV.
- Application reviewed by the program admissions committee.
- Admission decision communicated through official university channels.
- Accepted applicants complete enrollment and course registration.
