Texas Health Catalyst Associate Program
Be a part of the Texas Health Catalyst’s work to accelerate the translation of innovations to health products.
About the Experience
Associates work with interdisciplinary project teams in Texas Health Catalyst alongside program leaders in an unpaid experiential learning opportunity.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience working on health care technology commercialization
- Knowledge of critical steps and considerations in health care commercialization through a bootcamp series featuring leaders from Dell Medical School and partners
- Exposure to cutting-edge projects and the latest trends and technologies in health care
- Access to exclusive presentation and networking opportunities with clinical leaders and industry at a Demo Day event
- Development of marketable skills in industry research, project management and scientific communication
Commitments
Associates in the program are expected to meet the following commitments:
- Committing 4-6 hours/week for the spring 2025 Texas Health Catalyst cycle (three months), which includes:
- Attending Texas Health Catalyst program events and associate meetings to report team progress
- Coordinating, attending, facilitating and capturing takeaways at mentor-project meetings
- Attending up to six training meetings upon program kickoff (weekly in-person sessions, date and time TBD)
- Informing program leads and assigned project team(s) of availability and expected absences in a timely manner
- Proactively communicating with project team members, Texas Health Catalyst associates and program leads about assigned tasks
Eligibility
The program is open to all University of Texas at Austin students eager to make an impact in health care innovation. Skills and experience in life sciences, communications, finance, valuation, pitch decks, business plans and market analysis may be useful but are not required. Associate cohorts often include undergraduate and graduate students from various colleges, including Dell Medical School, College of Natural Sciences, McCombs School of Business, College of Pharmacy, College of Engineering and more.
Program Timeline
- Application Deadline: April 25
- Associate training bootcamp: May-June
- Project consulting: June-July
- “Roundup and Rodeo” event and presentations: July 23 (tentative)
- Spring 2025 cycle projected end date: August
Note: All dates are tentative and subject to change.
How to Apply
To apply to the Texas Health Catalyst Associate Program for the spring 2025 cycle, please complete and submit the application form by 11:59 p.m. April 25.
Contact
For any questions about the program or application, email praneeth.sajja@utexas.edu with texashealthcatalyst@austin.utexas.edu copied, and include your name and “Texas Health Catalyst Associate Program” in the subject line.