The Bakken MDC has a variety of programs that support medical device innovation, teach the innovation process and provide various prototyping opportunities.
![Innovation Fellows 2021-2022 Team](/sites/mdc.umn.edu/files/styles/folwell_full/public/2022-06/BannerImageBMDC-Fellows21-22.png?itok=6cX0rmWO)
The Innovation Fellows Program concentrates on developing medical devices for a broad variety of clinical areas. The goal is to train the next leaders in medtech by fostering leadership and teaching risk management for medical devices. Learn More
![Encore Mentors working with a Student](/sites/mdc.umn.edu/files/styles/folwell_full/public/2022-06/BannerImage-Encore.png?itok=DsGFw2uB)
The Encore Program is mid- to late-career professionals and retirees volunteering to mentor the next generation of innovators. Learn More
![BMDC Students Working in the Lab](/sites/mdc.umn.edu/files/styles/folwell_full/public/2023-02/bannerimagebmdccallout-students.png?itok=xcZj9OCM)
The Medical Device Innovation Experience for Undergraduates (MDIEU) course is an exciting opportunity for you to participate in the medical device innovation process through an experiential learning project where you will be developing a real medical device. Learn More
![Clinician-Led Innovation Projects](/sites/mdc.umn.edu/files/styles/folwell_full/public/2022-06/BannerImageBMDC-CLIP.png?itok=_mIXYkhm)
Clinician Led Innovation Program is an opportunity for clinicians to get involved with solving real-world needs and see medical devices come to life. Learn More