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3D Printing: COURSES + WORKSHOPS

Information and policies on 3D printing at the TTUHSC Libraries

COURSES

The below courses are offered to students enrolled in the related degree-seeking programs. Email for questions.

MIDS 8420: 

Thinking in 3D - An Introduction to 3D Printing and Medical Imaging

Course Description:

This two-week elective is designed to provide the fourth-year medical student with the basic competencies in 3D printing. To define the purpose of the 3D printed object in medicine, students will learn how to segment and 3D print using medical imaging, explore the historical roots of 3D printing, and apply certain forms of idea generation. Registration is through the School of Medicine.

HPOT

Assistive Devices Module

3D Printing Module for Occupational Therapy

Module Description:
Students can submit their projects using the following link:
HPOT 6460: Adaptive Equipment & 3D printing Assignment
  • The cost per print is $10.00 + tax.  Payments are made in advance while submitting a print request.
  • The submission deadline is March 7, 2023.
  • Printing will begin once payment is received and students will be notified by email when their print is ready for pickup.
  • For prints that require assembly, we can assist with assembly if needed, but students need to supply their own hardware.
  • The $20 SCAMeL Credit does not apply to recurring curriculum-driven print requests
For prints that require assembly:
  • We can assist with assembly, if needed.
  • Students need to supply their own hardware.
  • Pick up for completed models will be Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

For questions, please email us at 3d.library.printing@ttuhsc.edu.

WORKSHOPS

Workshops can be offered through screen-to-screen interfacing or face-to-face instruction. Please email us to schedule today!

PIECE OF MY HEART

Essential Practices in Segmentation

Workshop Description:

This workshop provides a window into the segmentation and 3D printing process.   Participants will learn how to slice and 3D print a heart segment that represents the parasternal long-axis ultrasound view.  The workshop lasts one hour and we have spaces for up to 20 students. Please email us to schedule your workshop today: 3d.library.printing@ttuhsc.edu

LISTING THE ABSURD: 

Using the absurd to find Innovation in Medicine

Workshop Description:

In this one hour workshop,  students will learn about the long and winding path that is the history of 3D printing, current 3D printing medical practices, and how to think like an artist. By drawing connections between the history of artistic genius, scientific innovation, and current uses of 3D printing in medicine, students work together to reformulate existing practices by pushing them to the absurd.

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