The Medventions program is an immersive physician-led, hospital-based four-month fellowship program where multidisciplinary teams of clinicians, engineers, and life sciences graduates identify and validate hundreds of needs in a selected clinical area. Teams then select the most promising needs; prototype and test solutions; explore initial tech transfer, regulatory and reimbursement issues and develop a plan for further research and development.
The Medventions Toronto program, hosted at Sunnybrook Research Institute, has several openings for a temporary full-time Medventions fellow. The Medventions Toronto Winter 2026 program will run from January 2026 and end in April 2026.
For the Winter 2026 cohort, we are recruiting for:
– Interventional Cardiology
These are distinct internship experiences, each offering specialized clinical immersion, mentorship, and project opportunities tailored to their respective fields.
Subscribe to our mailing list to be the first to hear about new opportunities with Medventions Toronto.
Work alongside cardiologists in Sunnybrook’s state-of-the-art Schulich Heart Program, gaining exposure to the latest in image-guided cardiovascular care.
Focus areas include (but are not limited to):
– Innovations in image-guided interventional cardiology procedures (e.g., transcatheter valve therapies, complex coronary interventions)
– EP opportunities, including technologies supporting cardiac device implantation and ablation
– Technologies enabling structural and coronary interventions, such as tools for transcatheter, robotic, or hybrid procedures
– Peri-procedural planning and support tools (e.g., imaging fusion, simulation, and intra-procedural guidance)
– AI, wearables, robotics, and automation to enhance workflow efficiency and clinical decision-making
– Identify new clinical problems through direct observation and clinical immersions,
or
– Work on pre-validated, high-priority clinical needs already identified by Sunnybrook physicians.
The program is structured into three immersive phases:
Phase 1: Clinical Immersion & Needs Identification
Phase 2: Ideation & Concept Generation
Phase 3: Prototyping & Early Validation
Fellows will work in interdisciplinary teams with support from clinical, engineering, and business mentors.
We are seeking motivated individuals who are:
– Curious, creative, and critical thinkers
– Passionate about transforming healthcare through innovation
– Entrepreneurial and action-oriented
– Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
– Effective collaborators with strong communication skills
Medicine, Biomedical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Design, or related fields.
– Exposure to real-world clinical challenges
– Mentorship from leading experts in medicine, engineering, and entrepreneurship
– Hands-on experience developing impactful health innovations
– A launchpad for careers in medtech innovation, startups, or clinical entrepreneurship
This is a temporary full-time, paid internship. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
To apply, please submit the following to Ahmed.nasef [at] sunnybrook.ca as a single PDF file:
1. your resume,
2. a cover letter (maximum 1 page) addressed to Dr. Ahmed Nasef,
Include a short reflection on: Why is medical technology innovation an important part of your career pathway?
3. Academic transcript(s) (undergraduate and graduate, if applicable)
4. Names and contact information for two referees
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Application Deadline
The deadline for the Winter 2026 Medventions Toronto Fellowship program is October 31, 2025.
Please submit your application package to Dr. Ahmed Nasef at Ahmed.nasef [at] sunnybrook.ca .
Sunnybrook Research Institute
2075 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M4N 3M5
Copyright © 2025 Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. All rights reserved.
Express your interest and join us as we shape the future of health and healthcare. Learn more about our fellowships across Canada.
Stay up-to-date on Medventions, industry updates and special events.
Copyright © 2022 Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. All rights reserved.
Commercialization Professional Research Mentor
Ahmed managers the Sunnybrook Medventions training program. He also manages the networking, outreach, and training programs at INOVAIT, a Sunnybrook-led pan-Canadian network in image-guided therapy and artificial intelligence. Ahmed is an enthusiastic clinical entrepreneur who brings more than 11 years of lived experience in healthcare innovation, health science research, and technology commercialization. Ahmed holds an Adjunct Lecturer appointment at the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto. Ahmed earned his MD degree from Cairo, Egypt and holds an MBA in healthcare management and technology innovation from Schulich School of Business, York University.
Technology Innovation Industry Leader
Ahmed managers the Sunnybrook Medventions training program. He also manages the networking, outreach, and training programs at INOVAIT, a Sunnybrook-led pan-Canadian network in image-guided therapy and artificial intelligence. Ahmed is an enthusiastic clinical entrepreneur who brings more than 11 years of lived experience in healthcare innovation, health science research, and technology commercialization. Ahmed holds an Adjunct Lecturer appointment at the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto. Ahmed earned his MD degree from Cairo, Egypt and holds an MBA in healthcare management and technology innovation from Schulich School of Business, York University.
Program Lead, Sunnybrook Medventions
Ahmed managers the Sunnybrook Medventions training program. He also manages the networking, outreach, and training programs at INOVAIT, a Sunnybrook-led pan-Canadian network in image-guided therapy and artificial intelligence. Ahmed is an enthusiastic clinical entrepreneur who brings more than 11 years of lived experience in healthcare innovation, health science research, and technology commercialization. Ahmed holds an Adjunct Lecturer appointment at the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto. Ahmed earned his MD degree from Cairo, Egypt and holds an MBA in healthcare management and technology innovation from Schulich School of Business, York University.
