3D MEDICS
Advancing Medicine Through 3D Innovation
3D MEDICS is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing education and innovative patient care through 3D-printing technology
Who We Are
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To empower and inspire medical and biomedical engineering students to revolutionize patient care through 3D printing, fostering a community of innovative and curious minds to push the boundaries of medical education and patient outcomes.
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3D printing transforms complex medical images into physical models that people can see, hold, and study. These models can strengthen medical education, help clinicians visualize patient-specific anatomy, support surgical planning, and improve communication with patients. By connecting medicine, engineering, and innovation, 3D printing opens new possibilities for more personalized, precise, and understandable care.
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High-quality educational video content
Networking and community for healthcare professionals
Resources for 3D printing in clinical and training settings
Partnerships across healthcare, engineering, and 3D printing
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3DMEDICS was founded November 9, 2024 in Sioux Falls, SD. Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
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Meet the Team
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Anthony T. Drazick, MD
President, Founding Board Member
Dr. Anthony T. Drazick, is a physician who helped establish and co-founded 3D MEDICS, an initiative dedicated to advancing medical education, technology, and patient-centered innovation. He works to bring students, clinicians, educators, and engineers together to explore 3D printing in anatomical education, patient-specific modeling, research, and surgical planning. Through 3D MEDICS, Dr. Drazick hopes to inspire future healthcare professionals to approach medicine with curiosity, creativity, and a commitment to improving patient care.
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Kevin Feltz, MD
Vice President, Founding Board Member
Dr. Kevin Feltz is a resident physician in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of North Dakota. Born and raised in the suburbs of St.Louis, Missouri, he earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering from St. Louis University before obtaining his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Missouri - Columbia. A self-taught enthusiast of CAD and 3D printing technologies, Dr. Feltz discovered his passion for 3D printing during a medical school research project. Since then, he has applied this innovative technology to research projects, patient-specific medical models, and various personal endeavors, blending engineering and medicine to enhance orthopaedic care.
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Brooklyn VanDerWolde
Secretary, Founding Board Member
Brooklyn VanDerWolde is a fourth-year medical student at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine and holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from South Dakota State University. Her engineering background shapes how she approaches musculoskeletal problems, and her research at Stanford, Mayo Clinic, Sanford Health, and USD Sanford School of Medicine spans imaging-based studies, 3D modeling, and translational orthopedic projects. She is committed to connecting engineering and clinical care to improve patient outcomes, and as a co-founder of 3D MEDICS, works to bring 3D printing into every stage of medical training and patient care.
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Lisa MacFadden, PhD
Founding Board Member
Lisa likes to 3D print bones.
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Luke Rasmussen, MD
Education Director, Founding Board Member
Dr. Luke Rasmussen, MD is a board-certified fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty training in hip and knee reconstruction. He graduated from the University of South Dakota school of medicine, completed orthopedic residency at the University of Florida in Jacksonville, and completed subspecialty training at the Anthony Hedley adult reconstruction fellowship in Scottsdale Arizona. He now practices at Orthopedic Institute in Tea, South Dakota. Dr. Rasmussen has a personal interest in application of technology in medicine and has witnessed how 3D printing technology has impacted patient education and implant material sciences during his career.
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Nathan Skelley, MD
Medical Director, Founding Board Member
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Jacob Kanzenbach
Treasurer
Jacob is a medical student at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, with career aspirations of orthopedic surgery. The Mankato, MN native earned his BS in Biochemistry from the University of St. Thomas and now calls Sioux Falls, SD home. His interest in 3D printing comes from his own research: developing a low-cost, reproducible workflow for turning patient CT scans with metal implants into accurate 3D-printed anatomical models, an approach now being expanded to multiple joints. As a board member, he brings a unique student and research perspective to 3D MEDICS and looks forward to supporting the development of tools that benefit clinical and educational applications of 3D printing. Outside of medicine, Jacob enjoys coaching and playing hockey, golfing, and spending time at the lake with friends and family.
What is 3D printing?
Step 1
Obtain STL File
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Step 2
Slice the STL File
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Step 3
Set up 3D Printer
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Step 4
Finished Project!
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Resources
Series 1: Getting started with 3D Printing
1.1- What is 3D Printing? A Medical Overview
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1.2- 3D Printing Basics: Prusa Printer
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More Coming Soon: Surgical Planning, Patient-Specific Care, Case Studies and Expert Interviews"
Welcome to 3D Medics
1.3- 3D Printing Basics: Bambu Printer
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1.4- DICOM to STL/OBJ: Converting CT/MRI Scans for 3D Printing
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Become a Member
Coming Soon!
We are building a formal membership program for healthcare professionals, educators, and students who want to be part of the 3D MEDICS community. Members will get access to exclusive content, live Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities.
Sign up now for email updates
In the meantime, all video content is free and available on our Resources page.
Make an Impact Today
Support 3D MEDICS
Your donation helps us create free educational content, build resources for healthcare professionals and trainees, and expand access to 3D printing in medical education and patient care. 3D MEDICS is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible.
Interested in sponsorship or a larger partnership? We would love to connect.