Submit your idea.
Tell us about a problem in healthcare and how you’d fix it. Submit on your own or as a team of up to two.
NO CODE OR DEMO REQUIRED PART OF PHYSICIANS @ HLTH
You know the problem.
Now build the solution.
Pitch your idea. Build it with us.
Present it live at HLTH.
THE PHYSICIAN-BUILDER CHALLENGE
Three ideas. One stage. One winner.
Physician Side GigsOpenAIFROM EVERYDAY FRICTION TO WHAT’S NEXT
The best ideas start
with someone
who sees the problem.
The work you wish took less time.
The gap you keep working around.
The moment care could be better.
What would you build if you had the team to build it? Tell us the problem and your fix. We’ll select three ideas, and our engineers, builders, and clinicians will bring them to life for the HLTH stage. Hosted by Abridge, Physician Side Gigs, and OpenAI, as part of Physicians @ HLTH.
Submit your idea ↗HOW IT WORKS
From Pitch
to Prototype
Build with us.
If we select your idea, you’ll work with a team of engineers, builders, and clinicians to develop a prototype in the weeks leading up to HLTH.
THREE ONLINE SESSIONSShare at HLTH.
Present what you built on stage at the Physicians @ HLTH Reception.
MONDAY, NOV 16 · 5:00–8:00 PMCHARTING THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE.
Build with us.
AI is moving fast. Physicians should shape where it goes.
Physician Side Gigs
OpenAI
Your idea. Our team. Three online sessions.
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
FAQs
Who can apply?
This challenge is part of Physicians @ HLTH and is open to physicians across all medical specialties. You can submit on your own or as a team of up to two physicians.
Does my idea need to be built already?
No. An early idea is enough. You don’t need a prototype, code repository, or demo video.
What’s the time commitment?
Three online sessions, 30–45 minutes each, across the four weeks before HLTH. At HLTH, you’ll present for 5–10 minutes on stage.
Who is organizing the event?
Hosted by Abridge, Physician Side Gigs, and OpenAI, as part of Physicians @ HLTH. Selected physicians will build with a team from Abridge.
Are there prizes?
Yes. The on-stage competition will select a winner, and prize details will be announced.
Do I need to attend HLTH?
Yes. If selected, you must attend HLTH in person and present your project on stage. Conference registration, travel, and accommodation are not included.
What are the dates and selection criteria?
The Physicians @ HLTH Reception is Monday, November 16, 5:00–8:00 PM. We’ll announce the submission deadline and build-call dates soon.
What about patient privacy and conflicts of interest?
We’ll build demonstration prototypes using synthetic data—no real patient data or identifiers. Before participating, please confirm you’re free to share your idea and that participation doesn’t conflict with your employer’s policies, existing agreements, or other obligations.
WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?