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As Health Information Technology transforms the delivery of health care in this country, training and education in informatics will become increasingly important for frontline hospitalists. This site was prepared by SHM IT Leadership and Education subcommittee members to assist SHM members seeking more knowledge about Health Information Technology as well as education and training opportunities in informatics.

Introductory

AMIA 10x10 probably is the best entry level formal education in clinical informatics – hybrid of online and live meetings (at AMIA annual meeting).  An excellent comprehensive introduction to the field.

One-week course in Woods Hole sponsored by NLM.  This requires an application process, but the course is free if accepted.

Introductory training for medical students at Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications

Conferences

AMIA annual meeting.  This is the premiere scientific meeting for biomedical informatics.  Excellent educational offerings and great networking opportunities.  Conferences on Bioinformatics and research informatics are also detailed in this section of the AMIA website.

HIMSS calendar of events – regional, national, and international meetings.

Non-Degree Education & Training

HIMSS e-Learning Academy.  This is a very comprehensive array of online training/education; topics are mostly concerned with practical knowledge and skills in informatics.  Skills in leading or participating implementation, developing clinical decision support, and knowledge in current industrial trends and governmental initiatives are all well represented in these modules.

American Telemedicine Association (ATA) - online certificate courses, webinars, and live meetings with focus.

Formal Degree Programs

There is a growing list of formal education opportunities, at various levels, both live or online, across the U.S.  This directory is maintained by AMIA and includes informatics trainings for all clinicians.  Online certificate and master programs are most in demand and the numbers of these programs are steadily growing.

Certified Professionals in Healthcare Information and Management Systems – mostly geared toward non-clinicians

Fellowships

NLM sponsored, University-based Biomedical Informatics Research fellowship.  These are funded fellowship programs for post-doctoral candidates at established university programs.  These are intended to train clinicians interested in pursuing an academic career in biomedical informatics.  Students in these programs are essentially full-time graduate students with a modest stipend.

Specialized training programs in Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications

Certifications

Introductory

Clinical Informatics Board Certification - A ABMS subspecialty certification - will be a reality.  Attached article is a white paper from AMIA summarizing the required competencies.