GASOC Frugal Innovation Skills Course – Global Virtual Hackathon: AI and Digital Tech for Global Surgery
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Summary
Join Our Global Virtual Hackathon: AI & Digital Technology in Global Surgery! 🌍
Ready to make an impact on global health? Dive into the world of AI and digital technology at our Global Virtual Hackathon! Whether you're a hackathon pro or trying it out for the first time, this two-day online event will equip you with the skills and opportunity to produce your very own project proposal for a project in Global Surgery
What's Included in the Course? 💡 Dynamic Breakout Sessions: Team up with other participants from around the globe to brainstorm, create, and pitch project proposals, with live feedback from our facilitators 🎤 Inspiring Talks: Presentations by leaders in AI, digital tech, and global surgery will give you insight into the current and future developments in field of Frugal Innovations 🔥 Real-World Impact: This course will equip you with skills to apply for further Global Innovation work, and appreciate the impact of AI and Digital Technology in the field of Global Surgery 💸 Big Prizes: Your team could win funding if your project proposal is selected!
- Funded by RCS, and supported by lifebox, Medall, National MedTech Foundation and ASiT *
Learning objectives
- To understand the concept of virtual hackathons and frugal innovation in a health and medical context, with an emphasis on global surgery and its unique challenges.
- To develop an understanding of the role and potential of AI and digital technology in advancing innovative solutions in global surgery.
- To develop a project with real time feedback in guided innovation sessions to create digital solutions for global surgery that are both frugal and effective.
- To learn and understand the importance of collaboration with other participants from across the world.
- To acquire an understanding and appreciation for the process and potential of global virtual hackathons by actively participating in one, including the presenting your work in both verbal and written communication.