Emerging Technology: Preparing Tomorrow's MCH Workforce to Innovate for Equity

Abstract

Purpose This commentary proposes a new direction to train the MCH workforce by leveraging today’s rapidly changing innovation and technology to address persistent health inequities. Description We outline the creation of an MCH technology and innovation training pipeline developed by harnessing creative funding opportunities, diversifying training modalities, and expanding partnerships beyond traditional academic-practice partners, that be replicated and adapted by other academic programs. Assessment Technology and innovation will continue to be a growing intersection between health and equity, and we must create a robust pipeline of MCH leaders prepared to collaborate with entrepreneurial and innovation leaders. Conclusion Technology offers an important opportunity to improve MCH outcomes and reduce disparities, but only if we train the MCH workforce to seize these opportunities.