Complex anatomy can be difficult to understand on a two-dimensional screen. 3D printing creates new opportunities to see, hold, study, and discuss anatomical structures in a more meaningful way.

3D MEDICS is a collaborative community dedicated to advancing medical education and exploring innovative applications of 3D printing. We help learners develop practical skills while connecting students, clinicians, educators, and engineers around ideas that may improve how medicine is taught, studied, and practiced.

From medical image to physical model

1. Identify the objective

We begin with a clearly defined educational, research, or approved clinical-planning question.

2. Create the digital model

Appropriate imaging data is segmented to isolate the anatomical structures relevant to the project.

3. Prepare and print

The digital model is refined, scaled, prepared, and produced using 3D-printing technology.

4. Learn and improve

The finished model can support anatomical education, project evaluation, collaborative discussion, or approved planning activities. Feedback helps improve future projects.

Our mission is to promote the use of 3D printing in medical education and innovative patient care.

By creating opportunities for learning, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we aim to foster a culture of curiosity and prepare future healthcare professionals to thoughtfully use emerging technologies.

We believe meaningful innovation begins when passionate people come together to learn, experiment, and solve real problems.

Students

Develop practical skills, explore research opportunities, meet mentors, and discover how technology can contribute to patient care.

Clinicians and Educators

Explore anatomical models, educational applications, research collaborations, or potential patient-specific modeling projects.

Engineers and Community Partners

Share technical knowledge, support interdisciplinary projects, sponsor educational opportunities, or help expand access to medical 3D-printing technology.