Who Is It For?
Dr. Zachary Solomon Medical Tech Grant Fund
This grant is open to undergraduate students currently pursuing a degree in medicine, biomedical engineering, health sciences, or a related field. Ideal candidates are those with a strong interest in merging medicine and technology — future physicians, researchers, engineers, or healthcare innovators who are committed to improving patient care through digital tools, devices, or new medical systems.
Who Is It For?
This grant is open to undergraduate students currently pursuing a degree in medicine, biomedical engineering, health sciences, or a related field. Ideal candidates are those with a strong interest in merging medicine and technology — future physicians, researchers, engineers, or healthcare innovators who are committed to improving patient care through digital tools, devices, or new medical systems. Applicants should demonstrate academic excellence, creative thinking, and a vision for a more advanced healthcare future.
Learn About the Grant
The Dr. Zachary Solomon Medical Tech Grant Fund aims to recognize students who are not only academically accomplished but are also inspired by the potential of technology to reshape healthcare. To apply, students are asked to submit a thoughtful essay exploring a current challenge in healthcare and proposing a tech-based solution that could drive meaningful change. The selected winner will receive a one-time $1,000 award to support their academic and research endeavors in the medical technology space.
Short Bio
Dr. Zachary Solomon is a nationally recognized cardiothoracic surgeon known for his work in advanced heart surgery and medical innovation. With a background in complex procedures such as heart transplantation and valvular repair, Dr. Solomon’s career is defined by a deep commitment to surgical excellence and the integration of emerging medical technologies. His dedication to educating the next generation of innovators and improving healthcare outcomes is the inspiration behind this grant.
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“The future of medicine lies in the hands of those who are not afraid to challenge convention and innovate boldly. I created this grant to support the students who are already thinking ahead — who see not just what medicine is, but what it can become.”
— Dr. Zachary Solomon