Congratulations to all of our participants who joined us in our first ever DICOM-a-thon!

Our 1st Ever Winners!

1st Place (Tie):
Victor Lee – Yale University
Samuel Liburd Jr. – Yale University

2nd Place: Raj Saggu – St. George’s University

 

Learn more here about our winners!

WELCOME!

Let's get started!

During the Hackathon participants will:

1. Learn multiple methods for converting CT scans into 3D anatomy models using the DICOM Director Portal  

2. Brainstorm innovative applications for 3D models in medical practice  

3. Create their own 3D model of a CT scan  

4. Pitch their 3D model. Explain how they made their model and how the model could be used in medical practice

This year's prizes are amazing

Prizes Prizes Prizes!

1st Place: The newly released Oculus Quest 2

2nd Place: The newly released Oculus Quest 2

3rd Place: $200 in CASH

WHERE

The DICOM-a-thon is entirely virtual, so no need to travel. Please join us and fellow participants in the Facebook Group

Timeline

Open Registration

September 23rd – October 20th

Register for the Hackathon and begin to practice model-making

Judging

October 24th – October 30th

Entries will be judged

Submit Models

October 17th – October 24th

Submit 3D models for
consideration

Winners Announced!

November 2nd

Winners will be announced

Our amazing judges!

The Judging Process
Judging Criteria:

Entries will be judged on the quality of the 3D model that is produced, how well the model portrays the desired anatomic structure, and how well the entry explains the clinical utility of the model in medical practice.

Michael Schwartz, PhD.

Professor and Associate Dean
Yale School of Medicine

David Pearlstone, MD MBA

Chief Executive Officer
DICOM Director

Jennifer LaPier

M4 at Geisel School of
Medicine at Dartmouth

Ted Dinsmore

Chief Revenue Officer
DICOM Director

The FAQ's

These are just a few of the questions that people have had and may have about the event. If you have other questions or are unsure please don’t hesitate to ask us for clarification.

 

The DICOM-a-thon is entirely virtual, so no need to travel. Please join us and fellow participants in the Facebook Group which is also a great place to ask questions.

How can I register for the Hackathon?

How can I view my models? Should I use a Mac or a PC?

  • Models can be viewed on a Mac using the Preview application, or on Windows using the 3D Viewer. We’ve noticed that 3D Viewer on Windows seems to do a better job of presenting the models clearly and accurately, so Mac users may want to borrow a PC from a friend or use PCs at their school’s library to view their models. 
  • Models can also be viewed on AR/VR devices such as the Oculus Quest or Microsoft Hololens. 

What does it cost to participate?

  • Registration is free. The event is entirely virtual so there are no travel expenses. 

Who can I contact for help during the Hackathon?

When do I have to log-in for the Hackathon?

  • There are no set event times for the Hackathon. All the instructional videos are prerecorded so that you can view them at your convenience. 

What are the participation requirements?

  • Currently enrolled in medical school 
  • Access to the internet on a laptop/desktop computer