PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a bold move to empower the next generation of healthcare leaders, renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Zachary Solomon has announced the launch of the Dr. Zachary Solomon Medical Tech Grant, a national academic initiative designed to foster innovation at the intersection of medicine and technology.
Open to undergraduate students across the United States, the grant aims to support aspiring professionals dedicated to advancing patient care through cutting-edge technology and creative problem-solving.
Dr. Solomon, whose career spans surgical excellence and medical innovation, created the grant to encourage students to think beyond traditional healthcare models. By challenging young minds to identify real-world medical problems and propose tech-driven solutions, he hopes to spark ideas that could transform patient outcomes.
Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university and pursuing a field related to medicine, biomedical engineering, healthcare technology, or a similar discipline. As part of the application process, students are required to submit an original essay responding to the prompt:
“Healthcare is evolving faster than ever, driven by advancements in technology and the urgent needs of patients. Identify a current problem in medicine or patient care and propose a medical tech innovation that could solve it. Describe the impact your idea could have, and how you see yourself contributing to this future.”
This prompt reflects Dr. Solomon’s commitment to encouraging practical, forward-thinking approaches that can address some of the most pressing challenges in modern healthcare.
The application deadline is March 15, 2026, with the recipient set to be announced on April 15, 2026. The selected student will receive funding to support their educational journey and accelerate their work at the intersection of technology and patient care.
A graduate of the George Washington University School of Medicine and a surgical fellowship alumnus of Tufts Medical Center, Dr. Solomon has consistently championed the integration of advanced technologies into clinical practice. Through this grant, he underscores his dedication to mentoring and empowering emerging talent ready to lead the next wave of healthcare innovation.
The launch of this grant program aligns with a broader push within the medical community to embrace interdisciplinary solutions that combine medical expertise with technology, design, and data science.
Applications are now open, and eligible students are encouraged to apply via the grant’s official website. This initiative offers a unique opportunity for young innovators to shape the future of medicine and improve lives on a global scale.
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