An Interdisciplinary Hackathon to Develop Digital Health Competencies in Medical Students
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Austin A Barr1, Michelle Pham1, Zachary Klarenbach1
1Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB Canada.
Abstract:
Hack4Health is an adaptable hackathon model for experiential digital health learning. Medical students are paired with computer science and engineering peers to identify health-system problems, co-design prototypes, and pitch implementation-focused solutions. The format provides medical learners structured exposure to digital health development and integration-competencies increasingly expected of future physicians.
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