MedHacks is a student run hackathon held in partnership with the Johns Hopkins Hospital. We are the largest healthcare focused hackathon in the U.S., with hundres of clinicians, engineers, scientists, and innovators participating this year. This year, we are focusing our hackers specifically on combating healthcare challenges in older patients, using smart devices and integrated medical history to enhance access-to-care, and data science, technology, and health innovation.
Requirements
Please submit a 5 minute video alongside filling out the Devpost submission form with the required sections (Inspiration, What it Does, How we built it, Accomplishments, What we learned, and What's next). DEMO VIDEOS CANNOT EXCEED 5 MINUTES!
Prizes
Combating Healthcare Challenges in Older Patients Track
1st place team will get $3000
2nd place team will get $2000
3rd place team will get $1000
Additional Resources:
https://www.thegerontechnologist.com/
https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/what-we-do/nih-almanac/national-institute-aging-nia
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/johns_hopkins_bayview/medical_services/stroke_center/intracerebral_hemorrhage_center/faculty_staff.html
https://www.aarp.org/
Data Science, Technology, and Health Innovation Track
1st place team will get $3000
2nd place team will get $2000
3rd place team will get $1000
Using Smart Devices and Integrated Medical History to Enhance Access-to-Care Track
1st place team will get $3000
2nd place team will get $2000
3rd place team will get $1000
Best Use of SciServer
Prize includes an IDIES branded backpack and access to IDIES and SciServer resources and specialized help from SciServer scientists and developers to help team members further develop their project and use the resources optimally.
Best Use of MATLAB
The winning team gets $500.
These links let MedHacks participants download and access MATLAB and the many toolboxes
Download MATLAB and all products: https://www.mathworks.com/licensecenter/classroom/DC_3562259/
Access MATLAB Online (web-browser): https://www.mathworks.com/licensecenter/classroom/MO_3562260/
FastForward U: Best Demo Videos
Four teams with Hopkins students will be picked for $500 prizes. Note that preference will be given to groups that plan to scale up their venture after MedHacks
Best Domain Name from Domain.com
Register a .tech domain name using Domain.com during the weekend. Each team may submit one entry per person on the team. Each winning team member will receive a PowerSquare Qi wireless phone charger.
Best Use of Google Cloud
Build your hackathon project with a suite of secure storage, powerful compute, and integrated data analytics products provided by Google Cloud. See full list of products here: g.co/cloud. Each winning team member located in the US will receive a Google Cloud Swag Bag complete with a beanie, pillow, journal, socks and lanyards. International winners will receive a Google branded backpack.
Best use of CockroachDB
Build your hackathon project on CockroachDB's open source and indestructible SQL database. Utilize CockroachDB in your hack for a chance to win a 3D printing pen for each team member. What's more, ALL projects submitted that use CockroachDB will receive a free t-shirt!
Most Creative Use of Twilio
Twilio allows you to incorporate mobile messaging, phone calls and a ton of other awesome communication features right into your hackathon project using web service APIs. Are you building an e-commerce website and want to send text notifications or email confirmations once an order is completed? Or maybe your application needs to verify users based on their mobile numbers? Twilio makes all this possible and more. Build a hack that simplifies your life using any one of Twilio’s APIs for a chance to win a Twilio Swag Box and GameGo Console for you and each of your teammates!
Best use of Auth0
Auth0 wants your applications to be secure! Use any of the Auth0 APIs for a chance to win some exclusive swag, including a Miir 12oz tumbler, Rubiks Cube, and sticker! Why spend hours building features like social sign-in, Multi-Factor Authentication, and passwordless log-in when you can enable them through Auth0 straight out of the box? Save some time on your hack and set yourself up for a big win. It doesn't take much to get started. Auth0 is free to try with up to 7,000 free active users and unlimited log-ins. Make your new account today!
Community Vote
Winning team will get $1000
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Asritha Guduru
Judging Criteria
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Presentation Design and Flow
How effective was the organization and delivery of the presentation (eye contact, clear speech, cohesiveness, general preparation)? Is the team well-equipped to implement the solution? -
Innovation
Does the solution employ a novel and unique approach to address the problem? Is the solution significantly distinct from existing products available/on the market? -
Feasibility and Implementation
Could the proof of concept, prototype, or preliminary vision be realistically executed? Is it sustainable, viable, and economically/technologically feasible? Could the solution possibly be implemented by the track sponsors? -
User Experience and Design
Did the team put thought into the user experience? How well-designed is the interface? Is it user-friendly? Does it try to fulfill the user’s needs? -
Industry Impact
How significantly can the project improve lives across local and global communities? Does the project address a valid issue? Was there a clear effort to understand and present the background of the problem? -
Complexity
How impressive was the hack? Was the technical problem the team tackled difficult? Did it use a particularly efficient technique, or did it require many different components?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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