About the challenge

Program projects that combine health and tech in order to help users understand, diagnose, and work with diseases. Participants may aim to spread awareness and information regarding certain diseases, or to provide support for patients/doctors. Programmers must ensure that all the data gathered is accurate, unbiased, and excluding sensitive patient information.

Projects could also utilize AI by using it to classify diseases, diagnose issues, or optimize doctor-patient workflows.

Requirements

What to Build

Program projects that combine health and tech in order to help users understand, diagnose, and work with diseases. Participants may aim to spread awareness and information regarding certain diseases, or to provide support for patients/doctors. Programmers must ensure that all the data gathered is accurate, unbiased, and excluding sensitive patient information.

Projects could also utilize AI by using it to classify diseases, diagnose issues, or optimize doctor-patient workflows.

What to Submit

Link to Github project Link to an AI disclosure document Link to a 2-3 minute video presentation Link to presentation slidedeck (optional) Examples of possible projects:

#1 Create an AI classification model using Teachable Machine to diagnosis a disease for preventive care

#2 Create an at home physical therapy assistant to help people perform exercises correctly

#3 Create a fun website/app to help people with their mental health 

#4 Create an AI scribe to aid doctors in writing notes during patient visits to reduce burnout

#5 Create an app that connects patients to doctors in the area based on needs

#6 Create a website that helps patients locate clinics near their area.

Prizes

1 non-cash prize
Surprise for the winners!
5 winners

Non-cash prizes

Judges

Judge 1 (temp placeholder)

Shaina Gupta

Shaina Gupta

Devi Kotla

Devi Kotla

Judging Criteria

  • Health Impact/Problem Significance (50%)
  • User Experience and Accessibility (20%)
  • Technical Execution and Creativity (20%)
  • Innovation and AI Use (10%)

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