The 2026 Lefteroff intern class came with “energy, enthusiasm and a great work ethic,” says Fogarty Innovation’s chief medical officer Zachary Edmonds, MD, MBA. “They really got out of their comfort zones, learned a lot and took full advantage of the summer.” The...
One of the most exciting programs Fogarty Innovation hosts kicked off this month: the Lefteroff Internship. The summer program is designed to engage college and master’s students in the multi-faceted world of medical technology by providing immersive experiences,...
For the past 13 years, program manager Gretchen Berstler has had a front-row seat to Fogarty Innovation’s evolution—from its humble beginnings in a hospital basement to a thriving innovation hub in a sparkling new building on the El Camino Health campus. While the...
From the very first day, this year’s 22 Lefteroff interns jumped into their adventure with energy, curiosity and eagerness, said Zach Edmonds, MD, chief medical officer at Fogarty, speaking at their graduation ceremony. “It was immediately clear they came not only...
This first person essay was written by Estrella Villalobos, a 2025 Lefteroff Intern. I walk through the double doors, feeling a rush of wind blow through my hair. All I can focus on is the click of my black heels against the polished concrete floor. I smile nervously,...
One of the foundational goals of Fogarty Innovation is to nurture the next generation of medtech innovators, which is achieved through transformative initiatives such as the Lefteroff Internship program. This program is tailored to deeply engage students in the...
For the past decade, Fogarty Innovation has hosted the Lefteroff summer internship, drawing a group each year of enterprising young men and women eager to delve into the dynamic field of medical innovation and related careers. The program...
Fogarty Innovation once again achieved what it does best: help prime the next generation of medtech entrepreneurs through its 2023 Lefteroff summer internship, which attracted a cohort of accomplished, enthusiastic students to learn more about the...
It was another successful summer at Fogarty Innovation, with 14 interns joining the esteemed Lefteroff internship program, that brings college students from around the United States to participate in an eight-week, hands-on program designed to cultivate and...
It’s always an exciting time when we welcome our new class of Lefteroff interns to the Fogarty Innovation campus. One of the things they learn while here is that they will always be part of the Fogarty family, which we were reminded of recently when 2018...