Module
Module

LMP 2390 Special Topics 2024: Innovating Medicine, Health and Care

Credit: 0.25 FCE

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The Toronto Translational Framework provides an overview of the journey from ideation to implementation of innovations - from concept generation to market diffusion.  

This module blends a rapid innovation challenge with learning key definitions, regulations and jurisdictional topics along commercialization pathways.

The instructional content provides a high-level overview of innovation pathways for devices, services, diagnostics and therapeutics primarily in Canada, US and EU, with active ideation and creative problem-solving.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this module you will be able to: 

  • Demonstrate an understanding of key topics in health innovation.
  • Apply the Translational Framework for collaborative rapid innovation.
  • Critically analyze a problem.
  • Demonstrate a conceptual intervention.

Enrollment

  • Students are required to complete eight modules (0.25 FCE each) spread out within 2 years of study.
  • Students may enroll in modular courses using ACORN.
  • The modular schedule will be emailed to students prior to the start of each semester.
  • Modules offered outside of the program are also permitted such as ones offered by the Institute of Medical Science (IMS).