LEARN
Over this semester you'll get the chance to attend hands-on workshops designed to develop your technical skills and your final design.
Look out for: Arduinos, Raspberry Pis, SolidWorks Modeling, MakerSpace Events
DESIGN
Develop a prototype that will positively impact the field of medicine. Inspired by Dell Med and local experts in Austin in the area Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
COLLABORATE
Receive personal feedback on your project from several industry, academic, and medical professionals. Interact with them throughout the design process and ultimately showcase your hard-work this semester on competition day!
cHALLENGE AREA
Improve patient outcomes in the field of Geriatric medicine.
Take your own approach!
All solutions are welcome: Hardware, software, mechanical etc.
We were inspired by Dell Med's Texas Health Catalyst's request for proposals. Check out their page here.
what is Geriatric Medicine?
Geriatrics as a medical field pertains to the care and rehabilitation of elderly patients, particularly when dealing with the physiological and psychological changes that impact senior patients. Geriatricians aim to aid their patients in functioning independently and help treat diseases that advance with age, such as osteoporosis, cataracts, and Alzheimer’s disease. Medical devices created to help these patients are tailored to gain back as much of their functional ability as possible.