# Testing Phase with MIMIC
## Overview
During the Winter 2024 semester, the first Testing Phase of [MEDomicsLab](https://github.com/MEDomics-UdeS/MEDomicsLab) will take place via a series of tutorials. For an overview of the vision that we have for the platform, please [go here](/medomics-docs/medomicslab-docs-v0/readme.md#an-overview-of-medomicslab).
We would love to have you join the effort and provide feedback during this Testing Phase, prior to a first official release of MEDomicsLab! Our intent is to properly recognize all the participants of the Testing Phase when the first official release will come.
**See the list of participants** [here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1w4n2gygstxnrFSzAi1LqGsxgCVYa1Odyb8vl9huu-kU/).
We anticipate that the **participation in the Testing Phase will involve 1 hour of work per week for 17 consecutive weeks, starting January 15, 2024.** We are thinking of involving some mini-challenges with prizes, so this could be fun! Please also note that no programming is involved and that the tutorials can be performed on a laptop.
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The participation in the Testing Phase require [MIMIC data access](/medomics-docs/medomicslab-docs-v0/test-with-mimic/mimic-data-access.md).
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Please note that an **Information Session** about the Testing Phase was held on December 15, 2023. You can find the recording of the session below :
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Recording of the Information Session
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The schedule of the Testing Phase (2024) and series of tutorials are planned as follows:
## How to be part of the testing phase?
Click here :point\_right: [Join the testing phase](/medomics-docs/medomicslab-docs-v0/forms/join-the-testing-phase.md)
**People who already joined** :see\_no\_evil:
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You are also welcome to join us on Discord: [here](https://discord.gg/ZbaGj8E6mP)
*The MEDomicsLab team*
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