Medical Innovation for Extreme Affordability Surgery Summit
An ongoing forum to stimulate the creation of new clinical, technical, and care solutions.
Hosted by University of Arizona Department of Surgery
This summit is the first forum of its kind to bring together leaders in surgery with a focus on surgical innovation and social impact to address unmet needs connecting urban and rural communities.
Date: May 10, 2025
Time: 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM with reception to follow
Location: Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch and Resort
5501 North Hacienda del Sol Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
Mission
In an increasingly interconnected world, healthcare professionals have become more intertwined with industry, research, and entrepreneurship to improve healthcare outcomes. Although the world continues to grow more connected, resources continue to be inequitably distributed. This meeting will strive for purpose-driven innovation that furthers medical advancements while increasing access to healthcare resources. The University of Arizona is surrounded by many marginalized communities (immigrants, Native Americans, elderly, those in rural towns) who live in low resource environments. This makes the University of Arizona uniquely situated to become the leading institution in the United States to focus on lean innovation in healthcare that is socially conscious and designed for extreme affordability.
Overview
The conference will begin with an overview on healthcare entrepreneurship and the supportive resources available in Arizona. Attendees will then break out into small group sessions based on where they're at in their entrepreneurship journey to ask experts for advice and then reconvene for panels and discussions until an afternoon networking/cocktail hour. Panels will focus on topics such as:
- Increasing healthcare access through affordable innovation,
- connecting urban and resource constrained communities to improve perioperative care, and
- advanced technologies to distribute equitable surgical care.
Keynote Speaker
Pratik Gidwani | Senior Program Manager, Healthcare Cloud Solutions
Pratik is the Senior Program Manager for Healthcare Cloud Solutions at Microsoft, with over 15 years of experience in medical devices, sales, marketing, cardiac electrophysiology, and more. His vast expertise spans across account management, reimbursement, regulatory affairs, and biomedical engineering, making him a true leader in healthcare technology.
Driven by a personal passion for healthcare innovation, Pratik believes in the transformative power of technology to improve lives and elevate healthcare in communities worldwide. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear from one of the brightest minds in the field!
7:00 - 8:00 AM: Check-in & Breakfast
8:00 - 10:00 AM: Introduction to Healthcare Entrepreneurship & Innovation
10:00 - 10:10 AM: Break #1
10:10 - 10:40 AM: Legal Introduction to Startups
10:40 - 12:00 PM: Tech Launch Arizona: University Startup Success
12:00 - 12:10 PM: Break #2
12:10 - 1:10 PM: Keynote Speaker
1:10 - 2:00 PM: Networking Lunch
2:00 - 3:30 PM: Commercialization Pathways - Increasing Access Through Affordable Innovation
3:30 - 4:30 PM: Care Delivery: Connecting Urban and Resource Constrained Communities
4:30 - 4:40 PM: Break #3
4:40 - 5:40 PM: AI: The Great Equalizer or Deliverer of Inequity
5:40 - 6:30 PM: Keynote Roundtable
6:30 PM: Reception & Networking
Registration
Registration for the Medical Innovation for Extreme Affordability (MIEA) Surgery Summit is now open!
General admission is $99, while students, fellows, and trainees can register for a discounted rate of $50. Secure your spot early—registration closes the day before the event or when we reach venue capacity, whichever comes first. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and innovators in perioperative care!
Frequently Asked Questions
The Medical Innovation for Extreme Affordability (MIEA) Surgery Summit is designed for a diverse audience of healthcare innovators, including industry leaders committed to advancing perioperative care through innovation and social impact. This forum also welcomes university students, researchers, and healthcare professionals looking to transform their ideas into viable businesses with guidance from these industry experts. Whether you're a clinician, entrepreneur, or academic, the summit offers valuable networking, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities to drive affordable, scalable solutions.
Registration ends the day before the event OR when we reach the attendance/venue limit, whichever comes first. Secure your spot today!
Yes! This day-long event will include accommodations for both breakfast and lunch, as well as stationed refreshments throughout the day from Hacienda Del Sol's renowned culinary cuisine.