Global Consortium of Innovation and Engineering in Medicine

Mission

The Global Consortium of Innovation and Engineering in Medicine is an international public-private-government collaborative serving the world as the premier global network to advance medicine through engineering and innovation. The consortium brings together medical schools, universities, researchers and students, industry and government leaders, philanthropists, and foundations from across the globe to change the future of medicine through collaboration.

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Collaborating
Institutions ACROSS SIX CONTINENTS
TRANSFORM THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE

Global Health Grand Innovation Challenge Competition

The competition will bring the best student innovation teams from around the world to solve real problems in global health that can be further developed through the consortium network. 

Grand Challenge 2025: Call for Student Teams

Health Innovation Research Day

This annual CI MED event is integrated with the Global Summit Workshop in 2025.  Medical students, residents, and fellows will share their research and innovations.

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IDEA-Innovation Exchange Session

 A session for faculty and students to share their innovation ideas for consultation and discussion with a global audience at the Global Consortium Summit Workshop. 

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Faculty Research 
Exchange

A session for faculty to share their research and cutting-edge innovations in the field of medical engineering and healthcare technology at the Global Consortium Summit Workshop.

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Global Consortium Membership & Information

Membership

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As a supporter of the Global Consortium of Engineering-Based Medicine and Innovation, you will play a pivotal role in CI MED and UIUC's worldwide effort to reengineer the future of health care and medical education. This is an opportunity to support the work of some of the brightest minds in medical science, engineering, and other disciplines as they collaborate and innovate on a global scale.