The MICCAI Student Board is dedicated to enhancing the experiences of students within the MICCAI community. A heartfelt thank you to our President Naren Akash, Vice President Amar Kumar, and Executive Officer Divynashu Tak, for their invaluable contributions to every aspect of the board's initiatives.

MICCAI Student Board Webinar Series

The MICCAI Student Board is proud to host a webinar series covering a wide range of topics, from academic life tips to career guidance. Led by our Webinar Officer, Weina Jin, this series continues to provide valuable insights for students in the MICCAI community. Previous webinars, including our most recent panel discussion on conducting PhD research and writing a PhD thesis, are available on our YouTube channel.

Networking Opportunities & Cultural Immersion at MICCAI 2025

This September, the MICCAI conference will be held in South Korea for the first time, in the dynamic city of Daejeon! Our Social Events Officers, Bishal Swain and Sue Min Cho, along with our Local Student Liaison, Chanyoung Kim, are actively organizing social events throughout the city, giving students the chance to immerse themselves in the local culture while networking with peers.

Additionally, our Sports Events Officer, Constantin Ulrich, is planning engaging sports activities to provide a fun and active way for attendees to connect beyond conference sessions. Meanwhile, our Professional Events Officer, Amin Ranem, is curating events designed to support students' professional growth, including discussions on career paths in both academia and industry.

Further enriching the program, our Doctoral Programs Officer, Nourhan Bayasi, is organizing the 2nd PhD Thesis Madness, offering doctoral students a platform to showcase their research, network, and gain mentorship. Our Scientific Programs Officer, Cosmin Bercea, is leading the coordination of the 2nd edition of the MSB EMERGE workshop, which focuses on fostering the educational and professional development of early-career researchers, helping them grow into independent investigators and mentors. The MICCAI Student Board remains dedicated to enhancing the student experience at the conference—stay tuned for more details on upcoming events!

Showcase Your Expertise: The MICCAI Educational Challenge

Preparations are in full swing for this year’s MICCAI Educational Competition (MEC), led by our Educational Officer, Ahmed Nebli. This competition invites participants to create educational tutorials that explain key concepts in medical image computing (MIC) and computer-assisted interventions (CAI), with prizes awarded to the best submissions! The goal is to generate valuable learning resources for the community, and past submissions can be found on our website. Stay tuned for more details on this year’s challenge!

Stay Connected: Join Our Community Online

Stay up to date with all the latest developments from the MICCAI Student Board and explore our educational content and webinars by following our social media channels and our new Bluesky account—managed by our PR Officers, Jan Mangulabnan and Nick Lemke! Join our Slack Channel to network with others in the MICCAI community, and check out our YouTube Channel for recordings from our webinar series and educational challenges.

Warm Regards,

MICCAI Student Board