3 D Printing In Medicine

Harnessing the power of 3 D Printing in Medicine

What you'll learn

Fundamentals of 3D Printing Technology

Medical Applications of 3D Printing

Bioprinting and Tissue Engineering

Regulatory and Ethical Considerations

Clinical Case Studies and Real-World Examples

Future Trends and Innovations

Requirements

Basic understanding of biology or healthcare is helpful

An interest in healthcare innovation and technology

A laptop or desktop computer

Description

Welcome to 3D Printing in Medicine: Applications, Bioprinting & Innovation – a beginner-friendly, expert-led course designed to introduce you to one of the most disruptive technologies in healthcare.From 3D-printed prosthetics and surgical planning models to personalized implants and even bioprinted tissues, this course covers everything you need to know about how additive manufacturing is revolutionizing medicine.You'll gain a solid foundation in 3D printing technologies, materials, and workflows, while also exploring real-world case studies and breakthrough innovations like bioprinting and 4D printing. Optional hands-on lessons with free CAD tools make the course practical and actionable.Whether you're a healthcare provider, student, engineer, or enthusiast, this course will give you the knowledge and tools to join the future of medical innovation.What You’ll LearnUnderstand the fundamentals of 3D printing and its relevance to medicineIdentify various 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS, etc.) used in healthcareExplore medical use cases: surgical guides, implants, prosthetics, dental modelsLearn the basics of bioprinting and tissue engineeringNavigate regulations, safety protocols, and ethical concernsUse simple CAD tools to create and prepare 3D medical modelsDiscover future trends like AI-driven design, 4D printing, and smart biomaterialsWho This Course is ForMedical and dental professionals interested in 3D technologyBiomedical engineers and life science researchersHealthcare entrepreneurs and HealthTech innovatorsStudents in medicine, biology, or biotechnology3D printing hobbyists looking to enter the medical fieldEducators adding 3D printing to academic or training programs

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to 3D Printing in Medicine

Lecture 1 Welcome to the Course

Lecture 2 Overview of 3D Printing: What is Additive Manufacturing?

Lecture 3 Evolution of 3D Printing in Healthcare

Lecture 4 Course Roadmap and Learning Outcomes

Section 2: Understanding the Technology

Lecture 5 Types of 3D Printing Technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS, etc.)

Lecture 6 Materials in Medical 3D Printing: Plastics, Metals, Biomaterials

Lecture 7 File Preparation: STL Files, Slicing, and G-code Basics

Lecture 8 G Code Commands in 3 D Printing

Lecture 9 Advanced G-Code Troubleshooting Techniques in 3D Printing

Lecture 10 Custom Implants and Prosthetics

Section 3: Medical Applications of 3D Printing

Lecture 11 Criteria for Selecting Materials in Implants and Prosthetics

Lecture 12 Anatomical Models for Surgical Planning

Lecture 13 Sterilization of 3D Printed Anatomical Models for Surgical Use

Lecture 14 3D Printing in Dentistry and Orthopedics

Lecture 15 Drug Printing and Pharmaceutical Uses

Lecture 16 Case Study: Cranial Implant and Surgical Planning Model

Section 4: Introduction to Bioprinting

Lecture 17 What is Bioprinting?

Lecture 18 Types of Bioprinters

Lecture 19 Bioinks and their types

Lecture 20 Bioprinting Skin, Organs, and Tissues

Lecture 21 Challenges in Bioprinting (Vascularization, Cell Viability)

Lecture 22 Case Study: 3D Bioprinted Skin

Section 5: Software Tools and Hands-On Design (Optional but Valuable)

Lecture 23 Introduction to CAD Tools: Tinkercad, Fusion 360

Lecture 24 Creating Simple Medical Models

Lecture 25 Working with Open-Source Anatomical Data (e.g., NIH 3D Print Exchange)

Section 6: Regulations, Ethics, and Quality Control

Lecture 26 FDA Regulations and CE Marking

Lecture 27 Quality Control in 3D Printed Medical Devices

Lecture 28 Intellectual Property and Patient Privacy

Lecture 29 Ethical Concerns in Bioprinting and Organ Printing

Section 7: Future of 3D Printing in Medicine

Lecture 30 4D Printing and Smart Materials

Lecture 31 AI and Machine Learning in 3D Printing

Lecture 32 The Role of 3D Printing in Global Healthcare Access

Section 8: Final Project and Course Wrap-Up

Lecture 33 Final Project: Design a Custom Medical Device or Model

Lecture 34 Course Summary and Key Takeaways

Medical Students and Healthcare Professionals,Biomedical Engineers and Bioengineers,Dentists and Orthopedic Specialists,Researchers and Academics,3D Printing Enthusiasts,Startups and Entrepreneurs in HealthTech,Educators and Trainers