Shaping Health Innovation for the Future of Technology
Saint-Étienne, France | May 18 – 29, 2026
Program Overview
Co-developed in partnership with the Department of Health Informatics and Information Management at Texas State University, SHIFT is an Intensive International Summer School Program dedicated to the interdisciplinary exploration of Digital Health.
Hosted by the Center for Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering (CIS) at Mines Saint-Étienne, on its Health Innovations Campus (Campus Santé Innovations), SHIFT provides an immersive and innovative learning environment.
What You Will Learn
The SHIFT program is designed to provide participants with the practical and theoretical expertise needed to tackle industry challenges:
- Health Data Analytics: Gain hands-on experience in health data analytics and the utilization of complex health data.
- Digital Decision-Support Tools: Master digital decision-support tools and project management strategies tailored for the healthcare sector.
- Innovative Solutions: Develop concrete solutions to industry challenges, engaging directly with global healthcare systems.
- Expanded Expertise: Expand your knowledge in digital health, risk management, and technological integration.
Core Topics
The program addresses the technological, ethical, and societal issues at the core of digital health transformation:
| Technical and Security Track | Ethical and Managerial Track |
| Data Quality, Collection, and Use | Ethics, Trust, and Governance |
| Cybersecurity | Equity and Social Responsibility |
| Interoperability | Project Management |
| Health, Digital, and AI Literacy |
Target Audience
SHIFT is a high-level program designed for professionals and researchers seeking to specialize at the intersection of technology and healthcare:
- Master’s and PhD students
- Postdoctoral Researchers
- Research Engineers
- Healthcare Professionals
Note: Limited number of places available.
Program Context
A Masterclass Shaped by International Expertise
The SHIFT program was directly informed by the conclusions of the Digital Healthcare Seminar, which took place in June 2025. This event gathered faculty from six countries across Europe and North America to discuss scientific challenges, professional needs, and teaching practices in the digital healthcare sector. Conclusions from the seminar were leveraged to build the SHIFT program.