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 many clinicians, engineers, scientists, and innovators participating this year.
Requirements
Please submit your judging round 1 pitch slides!
Prizes
Health and Data Science Innovation Track
(3)
1st place team will get $3000 + MLH Fellowship Fast Track Interviews & MLH Winner Pins
2nd place team will get $2000
3rd place team will get $1000
Innovations in Reducing Human Errors and Improving Patient Safety in Hospital Settings
(3)
1st place team will get $3000 + MLH Fellowship Fast Track Interviews & MLH Winner Pins
2nd place team will get $2000
3rd place team will get $1000
Best Technology-Enabled Patient Safety Solutions
(3)
1st place team will get $3000 + MLH Fellowship Fast Track Interviews & MLH Winner Pins
2nd place team will get $2000
3rd place team will get $1000
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: 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/
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 Domain.com 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 US residents that submit CockroachDB enabled projects will receive a free t-shirt while supplies last!
Most Creative Use of GitHub
GitHub is one of the best ways to collaborate, push code, get feedback, and show the world what you’ve built during a hackathon. To take it a step further, GitHub is now offering you access to industry tools, events & learning resources through something called GitHub Global Campus. Win this weekend’s Best Use of GitHub prize category, first by signing up for GitHub Global Campus and second by using a GitHub repository to host your hackathon project’s code! Make sure your use of GitHub stands out with a detailed ReadMe page, meaningful pull requests and collaboration history, and even a GitHub pages deployment!
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 Velo by Wix
We know how difficult it can be to create a phenomenal website in a short period of time, especially when it comes to hackathons. Velo by Wix cuts down your development without sacrificing on functionality! With a built-in database and fully customizable JavaScript front-end and back-end, you can develop a full-stack application directly in your browser. With Velo, all the tools you need are conveniently located in one platform! Build your hackathon project with Velo by Wix for a chance to win Wacom Drawing Tablets for you and each of your teammates.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges

Jonathan Wu

Kristen Chao
Judging Criteria
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Judging Criteria
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