Building 3D Printing Capability in Education for SingHealth Duke-NUS AMC

Welcome to our Introductory 3D Printing Workshop for Healthcare! This workshop is designed to give you a foundational understanding of how 3D printing is shaping the future of healthcare. We'll cover the basics of 3D printing technology, its various applications in medical fields such as custom implants, prosthetics, and surgical planning, and how it is enhancing patient care and improving outcomes. Whether you're new to 3D printing or looking to explore its potential in healthcare, this workshop will equip you with valuable insights and practical knowledge to take back to your work. Join us as we unlock the possibilities of this innovative technology in improving healthcare delivery!

Learning Objectives

Understand 3D Printing Fundamentals: Gain a clear understanding of how 3D printing works, including the different types of 3D printing technologies (e.g., FDM, SLA, SLS) and their respective uses in healthcare.

Identify Healthcare Applications: Learn about the wide range of healthcare applications for 3D printing, including the creation of patient-specific anatomical models, prosthetics, implants, and surgical tools.

Explore Materials in Healthcare 3D Printing: Understand the different materials used in medical 3D printing, such as biocompatible polymers, metals, and resins, and their specific advantages in healthcare.

Gain Basic Skills in 3D Design Software: Become familiar with common 3D modelling software tools used in healthcare, including how to create and modify simple medical models for 3D printing.

Analyze the Impact of 3D Printing on Healthcare Innovation: Understand how 3D printing is driving innovation in medical research, personalized medicine, and medical device development, and explore emerging trends in the field.

Target Audience

This introductory 3D printing workshop for Healthcare is meant for healthcare staff such as educators, trainers, medical students, residents, and clinical instructors who are looking to integrate 3D printing into their teaching or learning environments. This course is also designed for healthcare professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of emerging technologies and their applications in medical education, patient care, and clinical practice.

Whether you’re an instructor aiming to incorporate 3D printing into your curriculum or a healthcare professional eager to enhance your skillset, this course will provide the foundational understanding needed to effectively utilize 3D printing in both educational and clinical settings.

Dates

30 Jun 2025
07 Oct 2025

Training Time

9:00am to 5:00pm

Course Fees

Free for SingHealth Staff
Note: A fee of S$550 (excl. GST) will be levied for no-show participants.

Class Size

6 pax

Venue

Academia, SGH Campus
20 College Road Singapore 169856

Organiser

SingHealth Academy

Registration Details

NOTE: For SingHealth staff, please attain supervisor approval and update respective institution HRs for training records.

To register, please email the following information to ask@singhealthacademy.edu.sg -

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Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful registrants will be notified via email with training details.

In line with the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), please note that we have updated our SingHealth Data Protection Policy, a copy of which is available at http://www.singhealth.com.sg/pdpa. Hard copies are also available on request.

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