Leadership Program in Medical Technology and AI: Leading Healthcare Innovation Globally
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Program Overview: Leadership Program in Medical Technology and AI
The Leadership Program in Medical Technology and AI is a seven-month online program from MIT xPRO that prepares clinical and non-clinical executives to lead healthcare innovation. This leadership development program builds the strategic skills to operate at the C-suite level while addressing disruption, regulation, and global competition. The curriculum explores medical device innovation, AI-powered product development, and patient-centered design. Participants strengthen leadership skills, apply real-world case studies, and engage with peers to navigate reimbursement strategies, IP protection, and compliance standards. With learning experiences that include a capstone project, this medtech leadership course equips medical executives to drive innovation and deliver scalable healthcare technologies with measurable impact.
Key Takeaways: Leadership Program in Medical Technology and AI
The Leadership Program in Medical Technology equips you with the expertise to lead innovation, integrate AI, and drive strategic product development across healthcare and medtech. The focus is on real-world application, preparing you to deliver patient-centered solutions with measurable impact.
Who Is the Leadership Program in Medical Technology and AI For?
The Leadership Program in Medical Technology and AI is designed for professionals shaping the next wave of healthcare and medtech innovation. It focuses on those working at the convergence of AI, digital health, and medical technology, where groundbreaking advances transform patient care and global health systems. Participants will explore how to translate research, technology, and strategy into real-world impact, driving clinical and commercial success in a competitive landscape.
The program is particularly beneficial for:
Healthcare and medtech leaders who drive strategy, innovation, and product development to advance healthcare and medical technology
Product and R&D leaders who create medical devices, diagnostics, digital health tools, and AI-powered healthcare solutions
Entrepreneurs and innovators who develop scalable, patient-centred medical technology solutions that transform healthcare delivery
Technology and AI professionals who apply AI, data analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance healthcare systems and solutions
Participants are required to have:
A minimum of 10 years of work experience
Fluency in written and spoken English
Note: The above list of titles is indicative, not exhaustive.
Michael J. Cima
Key Program Features
Get the opportunity to learn firsthand from industry experts about the evolving medical technology landscape.*
Experience live online sessions with faculty, the cohort success coach, and guest speakers.*
Learn from MIT faculty who are experts in strategy, leadership, and medical technology.
Craft your learning journey through live office hours with a success coach assigned to your cohort.
Gain insights on the latest trends and industry best practices from real-life examples of problem solving and innovation in the medtech industry.
Develop a capstone project that allows you to apply the skills and learnings from the program to an organizational challenge with immediate on-the-job impact.
Connect with high-achieving peers from around the world at a two-day in-person networking event on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Access recorded faculty sessions that provide the flexibility to learn at your own pace with a weekly commitment of four to six hours of sessions and activities.
What You Will Learn in the Leadership Program in Medical Technology and AI?
The Leadership Program in Medical Technology and AI offers a 26-week immersive learning journey that equips you with technical expertise to excel in the evolving medical technology and healthcare system.
The curriculum takes you through the full product development cycle, enabling you to turn ideas into real-world medical devices that reach patients. Covering four pillars — strategic leadership, C-suite perspectives, medical device development, and AI acceleration strategies — this medical technology leadership program strengthens your ability to navigate complexity and establishes you as a well-rounded leader.
Online and Live Online Modules | 26 Weeks
Note: The program duration of 26 weeks excludes 2 weeks of orientation and break weeks between modules. Also, the list of topics and the live session schedule are subject to change.
Capstone Project
The capstone project presents an opportunity for you to synthesize program insights and apply them directly to real-world organizational challenges. You will choose a clinical problem area either in your own organization or one that you are familiar with and propose potential solutions. Through a systematic approach, you will develop a design and development plan, keeping in mind key metrics — including market size — IP and regulatory considerations, and reimbursement strategies.
Networking Event | In Person | 2 Days
Upon completion of your learning journey, you can take part in an optional, two-day in-person networking and recognition event on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You will engage in faculty-led discussions and have the opportunity to interact and network with global peers across multiple cohorts.
Note: A registration fee of US$250 is applicable. The event will not necessarily be held immediately after program module completion. #The images shown here are from other MIT xPRO programs' networking events and are representative only.
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Disclaimer: All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of product and company names does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the holders.
The list of companies is only indicative and not exhaustive.
Why MIT xPRO?
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is recognized globally as a leader in technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation, driving industry transformation through groundbreaking research and real-world application. Founded in 1861 and ranked #1 in Forbes America’s Top Colleges list, MIT has built a legacy of excellence in academic rigor, pioneering discoveries, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. MIT xPRO brings this expertise to professionals worldwide, offering executive-level programs that translate cutting-edge research into practical frameworks for leadership, innovation, and impact in a technology-driven world.
Michael J. Cima, PhD
Faculty Director; David H. Koch Professor of Engineering; Professor of Materials Science and Engineering; Co-Director, MIT Innovation Initiative; Faculty Director, Lemelson–MIT Program
Michael J. Cima, PhD, joined the MIT faculty in 1986. His research areas focus on nano-based drugs, detection and monitoring, and precision medicine. He is a serial entrepreneur who has cofounded several organizations that develop materials, diagnostics, and treatments to improve human health, focusing on cancer, metabolic diseases, trauma, and urological disorders. He is the author or co-author of more than 250 peer-reviewed scientific publications, has registered 58 US patents, and is a recognized expert in the field of materials processing. He earned a BS in chemistry in 1982 and a PhD in chemical engineering in 1986, both from the University of California at Berkeley.
Seley Distinguished Professor of Management; Professor of Organization Studies at MIT
Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, EECS Department, MIT
Ford Professor of Engineering; Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and of Engineering Systems at MIT
Managing Director, MIT Machine Intelligence for Manufacturing and Operations
Senior Program Manager and Senior Lecturer, Daniel J. Riccio Graduate Program in Engineering Leadership at MIT
Erwin H. Schell Professor of Management, Emeritus and a Professor of Organization Studies at the MIT Sloan School of Management
Alfred P. Sloan Professor of Management in the Work and Organization Studies Group at the MIT Sloan School of Management; Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Fred Fort Flowers (1941) and Daniel Fort Flowers (1941) Professor of Mechanical Engineering at MIT
Former Director, MIT Auto-ID Labs; Former Director, MIT and Accenture Convergence Initiative for Industry and Technology
Ford Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning at MIT
Note: The faculty list is subject to change.
Success Coach
The MIT xPRO Leadership Program in Medical Technology and AI features a success coach assigned to your cohort who will guide your learning journey. The cohort success coach helps you develop personalized action plans, stay on track through regular live check-in sessions, and align program insights with your career goals, maximizing the impact of your experience.
Head of Product — Emerging Tech (Digital Health) Samsung Electronics
Vish Kulkarni is an analytical business leader with over two decades of experience leading technology-driven matrix based organizations in domestic and international markets. ...
Certificate
Upon successful completion of this program, MIT xPRO grants a verified digital certificate of completion to participants. In addition to the certificate, participants will also earn 24 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). These CEUs quantify the time you have invested in structured learning as part of your professional development.
Note: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of MIT xPRO.
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Early applications are encouraged. Admissions are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Flexible payment options available.
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