The program is cross-disciplinary and draws faculty from healthcare, business, engineering, and computer science to prepare future professionals with the technical, analytical, and innovation skills necessary to provide future leadership.
The program prepares individuals to function as Clinical Informaticists. Students specialize by selecting a program focus in either heath care analytics or clinical information systems. The program utilizes a residency model with placements in community agencies working with health care informatics professionals. In the residency, students develop the skills necessary to enter the field of health care informatics upon graduation.
The University of San Diego Health Care Informatics program is recognized as an approved educational partner by the Health Information Management and Systems Society (HIMSS). Graduates are prepared for certification through HIMSS.
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