Journal of Emerging Scholarship

This is a technical report about the benefits of 3D printing didactic models from open-source files. It covers the costs of creating a 3D-printed model, including the cost of filament and magnets and the time associated with physically constructing the model. 3D printing an anatomical skull model that is freely available online is just five percent of the cost of a similar model and provides additional learning opportunities over purchasing a model. The endeavor to build a 3D-printed didactic model also uncovered the potential for cross-collaboration between educational departments.