$45
Per Participant
Available through December 31, 2026. Register during the early period to secure the reduced rate.
Registration Is Open
Build your team. Join us in Norman.
Register to compete in the 9th Annual National Medical Device Make-A-Thon, March 5-7, 2027, at the University of Oklahoma. Undergraduate students from universities across the country are invited to participate.
Registration Pricing
Secure your place at MDM 2027.
Registration is processed through the University of Oklahoma. Fees are charged per participant, with early and standard registration rates available.
$60
Per Participant
Available January 1-February 14, 2027. This rate applies after the early registration period concludes.
Feb. 14
Registration Closes
All participant registrations and payments must be completed by February 14, 2027. Participants should not wait until the final deadline to begin registration.
No additional registration or
credit card processing fees.
The listed registration prices already include registration and credit card processing costs. Participants pay the published $45 or $60 rate, depending on their registration period.
Important Dates
Registration timeline.
Keep track of registration periods, important deadlines, and the beginning of the competition weekend.
Oct. 1
Registration Opens
Early registration begins at $45 per participant on October 1, 2026.
Jan. 1
Standard Rate Begins
Registration changes to $60 per participant on January 1, 2027.
Feb. 14
Registration Closes
Final participant registration and payment deadline for the competition.
Mar. 5
Competition Begins
Participant check-in at Gallogly Hall, University of Oklahoma.
Competition Weekend
The event runs March 5-7, 2027. Participant check-in is scheduled for Friday, March 5, from 12:00-5:00 PM at Gallogly Hall. The clinical challenge is released during the opening presentation from 7:00-8:00 PM.
How Registration Works
You don't need a complete team to register.
Students can register as part of a complete team, an incomplete team, or individually while requesting team placement.
Register With Your Team
Have a complete team of four or five undergraduate students ready to compete? Each participant should complete registration through the official University of Oklahoma portal.
Register Your TeamFind Additional Teammates
If you already have some teammates but not enough to form a complete group, you may register and request assistance finding additional members.
Team InformationJoin the Team Builder
Students without an existing team may register individually and request placement through the team-building process. Placement depends on available participants and team requirements.
Team Builder Details
Team placement is not guaranteed.
The organizing committee will work to connect individual participants and incomplete teams when possible. Placement depends on available participants, team composition requirements, and event capacity.
Eligibility and Team Requirements
What teams need to know.
MDM 2027 encourages collaboration between students with different backgrounds and levels of experience.
Teams are structured to include both newer and more experienced undergraduate students. Every participant must comply with competition rules, safety expectations, and event policies.
Participants should review all team composition requirements before completing registration and making travel arrangements.
Four to Five Undergraduate Students
Each competition team must consist of four or five undergraduate participants.
At Least Two Underclassmen
Each team must include at least two first- or second-year students.
Open to Universities Nationwide
Undergraduate students from colleges and universities across the country are encouraged to participate.
Individual Registration Required
Each participating student must complete registration and payment through the official event process.
Competition Rules and Conduct
All participants must follow the official competition rules, safety requirements, and organizing committee instructions.
Participant Experience
More than entry into the competition.
Registration helps support the full competition experience, including design activities, workshops, meals, mentorship, and professional networking.
Meals, Snacks, and Drinks
Meals are included throughout the competition weekend, with additional snacks and drinks planned. View the schedule for designated meal periods.
Engineering Workshops
The event schedule includes Fusion 360 / SolidWorks workshops and 3D printing preparation to support the design process.
Professional Mentorship
Structured mentor sessions provide opportunities to discuss engineering design decisions and clinical considerations with experienced professionals.
Competition Resources
Participants receive access to designated competition spaces, event materials, and available design resources. Specific equipment policies will be shared before the event.
Career Fair and Networking
Connect with employers, sponsors, mentors, judges, and other professionals at the Saturday Career Fair and Dinner from 6:30-8:30 PM.
Awards and Recognition
Teams compete for a confirmed $3,000 prize pool distributed among the top five teams, alongside additional planned competition recognition.
Before You Register
A few things to check before submitting.
Prepare your team information and review important event details before completing registration.
Taking a few minutes to review eligibility, team options, the schedule, and arrival logistics can help make registration and competition preparation more straightforward.
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Review Team Requirements
Confirm your team meets the size and underclassman requirements, or decide whether to request team placement.
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Choose Your Registration Option
Decide whether you are registering with a complete team, a partial team, or individually.
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Review the Competition Schedule
Check the Friday arrival and opening presentation, Saturday judging, and Sunday finals.
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Plan Your Travel
Review transportation, parking, arrival, and campus information before visiting Norman.
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Complete Registration and Payment
Submit your information and complete payment through the official University of Oklahoma registration portal.
Official OU Registration
Ready to compete in MDM 2027?
Complete your registration through the University of Oklahoma's official registration platform. You may participate as a member of a complete team, an incomplete team, or as an individual requesting placement through the team builder.
Registration is open.
Early registration is $45 per participant through December 31, 2026. Standard registration is $60 per participant January 1-February 14, 2027. No additional registration or credit card processing fees are charged.
National Medical Device Make-A-Thon
Your next engineering challenge starts in Norman.
Join undergraduate students from universities across the country for a weekend of medical device innovation, technical mentorship, prototyping, competition, and professional networking at the University of Oklahoma, March 5-7, 2027.