Overview
Recognizing the growing significance of innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of health education, this novel volume discusses digital skills, collaborative learning and contemporary curricular challenges in order to foster innovative and entrepreneurial mindsets. Against the backdrop of an evolving healthcare system characterized by the delivery of consumer-led, data-driven, targeted healthcare solutions, the chapters in the book spotlight entrepreneurship as a vital component of the New Health Economy and the role of education in supporting entrepreneurship and innovation among medical professionals and trainees. Citing international perspectives on curriculum initiatives in various educational settings, the book presents case studies of health entrepreneurship frameworks, startups and the idea of an entrepreneurial healthcare ecosystem that supports networking, professional development and technological advancement. Supporting the use of entrepreneurship strategies for educational purposes within medical education settings, this book will be of interest to scholars, researchers, faculty and postgraduate students in the fields of health education, curriculum studies, technology in education, medical education and entrepreneurship.
Full Product Details
Author: Jeff Wilkesmann (Technical University of Deggendorf, Germany)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Weight: 0.490kg
ISBN: 9781032940496
ISBN 10: 1032940492
Pages: 162
Publication Date: 14 August 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
""This book, authored by a diverse and highly knowledgeable group of contributors, provides a compelling exploration of entrepreneurship and innovation within the healthcare sector. They provide a series of real-world examples and ideas, highlighting the skills required for healthcare professionals to become intrapreneurs within their organisations and drive innovation. The book provides valuable insights for a wide range of stakeholders, including universities, students, industry leaders, clinicians, and policymakers. Importantly, the book also highlights the need for public engagement with a chapter dedicated towards an example of patient-centered innovation in healthcare."" Anmol Arora is an Academic Clinical Fellow at University College London and Honorary Researcher at the University of Cambridge, UK
Author Information
Jeff Wilkesmann is Professor, Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences and Industrial Engineering, Technical University of Deggendorf, Germany and former Education and Collaboration Lead, European Institute of Innovation and Technology, EIT Health Germany.
