Build Your First Real FHIR App in 15 Days - FHIR Challenge
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15 Day Challenge

Build Your First Real FHIR App in 15 Days

Go from wanting to learn FHIR to building a working app that pulls real patient data. All it takes is 15 days.

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“The challenge was thoughtfully designed.

Before this, I had only understood FHIR at a conceptual level. Through this challenge, I was able to practically implement what I had been hearing about for many years.”

Dr. Purushottam
Dr. Purushottam
Medical Administrator and Physician

Your instructor

I'm a doctor who learned to code.

Dr. Sidharth Ramesh

Dr. Sidharth Ramesh

MD · Founder, Medblocks

500+

Developers, clinicians and builders trained

When I was an intern, I had to manually copy data from the labs application to the EMR. For 200 patients. Every day. 4-5 hours. All this data was already digital. There was just no way to move it around. So I learned Python to automate it. I was just lazy. Next thing I know, the whole hospital is using my script. Including attendings.

One thing led to another, and I was suddenly able to do things a lot of my fellow doctors never thought was possible. It was like an unlock, just knowing how to build.

Then I came across real EHRs and FHIR. I spent $3,000+ on HL7 courses, took everything under the sun. They would prepare you for an exam or walk you through 2,000+ pages of the spec, but never tell you how to actually build on top of FHIR.

I figured it out the hard way. And when I could finally build real applications on FHIR, I was blown away. You could connect to a real EHR, pull your own records, have an AI agent handle your appointments, make a practitioner's workflow 10x faster. This challenge is for people who want to make that jump. We've seen hundreds do it: programmers new to healthcare, doctors and nurses coding for the first time, managers vibe coding with Lovable.

“The reaction is always the same. I can't believe I built this. If you're ready for that moment, join the challenge.”

How it works

What you do, day by day

  1. Day 1

    11:00 AM ET

    Live Kick-off Call

    We introduce you to what you will be building: a Patient Management Application that runs on real FHIR APIs. We walk you through every tool you need and get you set up.

    • Set up your own FHIR sandbox
    • Seed it with synthetic patient data
    • Connect to real EHR systems with a complimentary 15-day free trial of the Medblocks Platform
    • Never coded before? We set you up with a Vibe Coding kit to get started
  2. Days 2-14

    On your own time

    Build at your pace

    Follow our step-by-step modules to build a real Patient Management Application on FHIR. Go at your pace, and get help the moment you are stuck.

    • Patient Listing App tutorials (React + VSCode)
    • Patient Details App tutorials (React + VSCode)
    • Vibe Coding module (Lovable) for non-coders
    • Private Slack channel to share progress and get your questions answered by our team of instructors
  3. Day 15

    11:00 AM ET

    Demo day and prizes

    Top participants demo their applications to the entire community. See what others built, get inspired by completely different approaches to the same tools, and celebrate together. We announce winners and hand out prizes.

What you leave with

They all started where you are

See the apps from previous cohorts

Built in 15 days by clinicians who'd never written code, engineers who'd never touched healthcare, and everyone in between.

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Multiple Sclerosis Patient Monitoring App

Katie Fruin Health Information Manager, Australia

“I didn't have a technical background in coding, but in two weeks I built something I'm honestly proud of. I want my app to remind people that you don't have to know everything to start.”
Screenshot of Surgical Pathway Management App

Surgical Pathway Management App

Majbar Mohammed Anass Professor of General Surgery, Morocco

“I knew the problem I wanted to solve and had an idea for the solution, but I wasn't sure how to use FHIR to bring it all together. This challenge helped me bridge that gap.”
Screenshot of Public Health Nurse Postnatal Follow-Up App

Public Health Nurse Postnatal Follow-Up App

Anne Jesudason Nurse & Midwife, Ireland

“Interoperability has always been one of the biggest challenges I've faced. During this project, I realized that what I had been thinking about was actually possible.”

The next app demo could be yours.

Upcoming cohort starts November 11, 2026

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Learning tracks

Two ways to build your app

Pick what works best for you.

For developers

Build with code

Step-by-step tutorials for developers who want a production-grade app. You'll understand every line of it.

Who it's for

  • Full-stack developers moving into health tech
  • Backend and API engineers exploring FHIR
  • Health IT developers building EHR integrations
  • Engineers at digital health startups

For non-developers

Build without code

AI-assisted vibe coding with Lovable to build a real working app. No prior coding experience needed.

Who it's for

  • Doctors, nurses and clinicians
  • Healthcare administrators and operators
  • Founders and PMs exploring health tech
  • Anyone curious about building on FHIR

Pricing

What comes with the challenge

For just $27, you get everything you need to build your app in 15 days, plus the support to make it happen.

  • 15-Day Free Trial to Medblocks Platform

    Connect to real EHR systems through Epic, Cerner, Athena, eClinicalWorks and more.

    $1,850

  • FHIR Sandbox Setup with Synthetic Data

    Start building immediately with a pre-loaded sandbox. No setup headaches.

    $1,500

  • Patient Listing App Module

    Step-by-step video tutorials to build a full app that queries a FHIR server and displays synthetic patient data.

    $299

  • Patient Detail App Module

    Video walkthroughs to go deeper with individual patient records, conditions, medications, and observations.

    $299

  • 2x Live Webinars

    Kick-off and Demo Day with Sidharth. Ask questions, get feedback, stay accountable.

    $200

  • Private Slack Channel

    Get unstuck fast. Share progress, connect with other builders, and get your questions answered by our team of instructors.

    $199

  • Vibe Coding Kit + Tutorials

    Never coded before? Follow along with our Lovable-based tutorials and build without writing code.

    $89

  • Total value

    $4,436

Total value $4,436

$27

Next cohort starts November 11, 2026

Prizes

Special prizes up for grabs

Show off what you built by Day 15. Everyone who finishes earns a verifiable certificate, and the top 3 walk away with prizes.

1st place

  • Featured Interview + Demo On Sidharth Ramesh's YouTube, LinkedIn, and email list of 10k+ Health IT innovators
  • 6-Month Medblocks Subscription $22,500
  • FHIR Bootcamp Seat $1,499
  • openEHR Bootcamp Seat $1,499
Total $25,498+

2nd place

  • FHIR Bootcamp Seat $1,499
  • openEHR Bootcamp Seat $1,499
Total $2,998

3rd place

  • FHIR Bootcamp Seat $1,499
Total $1,499

Frequently asked questions

Do I need coding experience?

No. We have a Vibe Coding track using Lovable that lets you build without writing code. If you do know how to code, we have step-by-step React tutorials. Both paths end with a working FHIR app.

What exactly will I build?

A Patient Management Application that connects to a real FHIR server. You'll be able to list patients, view detailed records including conditions, medications, and observations. You can use it in your portfolio or extend it further.

How much time do I need each day?

Plan for about 1-2 hours per day. The modules are self-paced, so you can do more on some days and less on others. The only fixed times are the two live sessions on Day 1 and Day 15.

What time are the live sessions, and are they recorded?

Both live sessions, the Day 1 kick-off and the Day 15 demo day, run at 11:00 AM ET. Both are recorded, and the recordings are shared within 24 to 48 hours.

What if I get stuck?

You have access to our private Slack community where you can ask questions and get help from other participants and our coaches. Most questions get answered within a few hours.

Do I need Epic or Cerner sandbox access?

No. We provide you with a FHIR sandbox pre-loaded with synthetic patient data, plus a 15-day free trial to the Medblocks Platform so you can connect to real EHR systems if you want to.

What's the refund policy?

No questions asked money-back guarantee. If the challenge isn't for you, just let us know and we'll refund your $27.

How do the prizes and certificates work?

Everyone who finishes gets a certificate of achievement signed by Dr. Sidharth Ramesh. You submit your app at the end of the challenge, we review every submission, then pick the top 3 along with honorable mentions. Those builders demo at the live closing session, and more if time allows. Winners receive the prize package listed above.

Will I have access to the materials after the 15 days?

Yes. You keep access to all the course modules, tutorials, and recordings after the challenge ends.

Build your first FHIR app in 15 days.

Next cohort starts November 11, 2026

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