Team of 2–3 · Display, pamphlet, video, and possible interview

Medical Technology

Your team explains a medical condition and a technology used to address it.

Explaining the conditionCreating patient informationRecording an explanatory video

What you make or do

Create a static display explaining the condition, how it is diagnosed, and its effects on people and society.
Design a folded, one-sheet patient information pamphlet about a medical technology that addresses the condition.
Make a two-to-four-minute video explaining the technology for patients and families. Link it with a QR code on the pamphlet and include the required citations and consent documentation.

This year’s challenge

For 2027, choose a respiratory-related condition. Explain the condition in the display, then use the pamphlet and video to highlight a modern medical technology that addresses it.

How the competition works

Before the event

Research the condition and technology, complete the display and pamphlet, and make the linked video accessible before check-in.

First round

Submit the display and pamphlet with its video link. Judges evaluate displays first, then the pamphlets and videos from the highest-scoring displays to select semifinalists.

If you advance

Participate in a four-minute interview after one minute of setup. Team members should all take an active part.

Know before you choose: The display explains the medical problem; the pamphlet and video explain the technology. Judges must be able to open the video without requesting access, downloading it, or entering a password.

How your work is scored

Judges score the display, informational pamphlet, and multimedia video. Semifinalists also earn an interview score for explaining their research and technology.

Download the official rubric or score sheet (PDF)

Open the scoring pages within the full event guide

Read the full 2027 theme or preparation information

Theme: Pulmonological Conditions & Modern Technologies to Address them: teams will select a respiratory-related condition and outline it in the display. Then, teams will select a modern medical technology that will be highlighted by the informational pamphlet and multimedia video.

Official files to keep

Read the guide, current challenge, and updates together. This overview helps you choose; the official documents give the full requirements.

Guide evidence: 233–239. Annual sources checked September 10, 2026. These are national competition rules; your teacher will confirm any regional or state changes.

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