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Clinicians and data scientists collaborate to address real-world critical care issues and improve patient care.
Save the Date! 2025 Discovery Datathon Dates: July 19-20, 2025
The Society of Critical Care Medicine's (SCCM) Datathon, from Discovery, the Critical Care Research Network, is designed to synthesize critical problem solving and data analytics, promote multiprofessional collaboration, and increase data science knowledge and innovation. No previous data science knowledge is required. Data scientist students receive complimentary registration and are eligible to receive travel support. Find more information in the Frequently Asked Questions section.
Datathons are immersive learning experiences that plunge participants into the real world of data analysis. By tackling concrete critical care problems using an interactive approach, participants gain hands-on experience in understanding the problem, designing studies, exploring datasets, adapting their approach based on the data, and refining their models.
Datathons foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, bringing together professionals with diverse expertise. In a team environment, participants learn to leverage each other's strengths and perspectives, building a shared understanding of the problem and developing innovative solutions. This collaborative approach promotes multiprofessional education, preparing participants to work effectively in the increasingly complex landscape of data science and its applications.
As big data and machine learning continue to revolutionize healthcare, datathons provide vital educational opportunities for participants to improve the care of critically ill and injured patients and the world around us.
Complimentary registration. Travel support is available.
* Trainees must be members of SCCM's Sponsored Trainee Program.
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards are accepted.
Check or international money order, payable to SCCM, may be used to register via mail only.
Fees must be paid in U.S. funds and checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank.
For information on paying via wire transfer, please contact SCCM Customer Service at +1 847 827-6888.
Inquiries can be emailed to support@sccm.org.
Registrants may be eligible for refunds of activities at SCCM’s discretion. If you have not accessed the activity’s materials, have not completed a significant portion of the activity, and/or the content does not meet your needs, you may be eligible for a refund. A registrant’s cancellation of an in-person activity may incur a fee, at SCCM’s discretion. To reschedule an in-person activity, please contact SCCM Customer Service at least 30 days before the activity. If SCCM cannot hold an activity as intended, SCCM shall not be liable for any costs, expenses, or fees related to cancellation of travel and attendance associated with the event.
Saturday, July 13, 2024
7:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Registration, Continental Breakfast, and Team Introductions
8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Welcome and Overview Mary E. Lough, PhD, RN, CCNS, FAHA, FCNS, FAAN, FCCM
8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Keynote: Data-Driven Insights: Ensuring Fairness and Real-World Validation of AI in Datathons Judy Gichoya, MD, MS
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Roles, Communication, and Contribution Mary E. Lough, PhD, RN, CCNS, FAHA, FCNS, FAAN, FCCM
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Overview of Datasets
9:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Datathon Teamwork
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Team Report
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Optional: Extra Datathon Teamwork
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Additional refreshments will be available both days at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
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Daily parking rates: Free parking Reservations: Make your hotel reservation by June 21, 2024, to receive SCCM’s discounted rate for stays between July 13 and 14, 2024, free breakfast, and transportation to and from the course.
SCCM is pleased to partner with United Airlines for air travel to the course. United Airlines Website: united.com By phone: +1 800 426-1122 Discount Booking Code: ZNTD453186
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Datathon!
Three teams were selected as winners, one from each category (healthy equity and diversity, patient outcomes and risk stratification, and treatment optimization). The winning teams have the opportunity to present at the 2025 Critical Care Congress in Orlando, Florida. Plan to attend Congress to support their hard work and to continue to advance critical care research. Registration opens this summer. Sign up for alerts!