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Academics: MS & MBI - Medical Informatics Track: In-DepthOverviewThe primary goal of both our Master's programs (MBI and MS) in Medical Informatics is to educate the future developers and managers of health care information systems. Individuals with a variety of backgrounds are provided a strong technical grounding in medical informatics, health and medicine, computer science, and research methods so that they may assume positions that require a thorough understanding of both information technology and the health care environment. The core domains that comprise a solid knowledge base in medical informatics are:
The programs are primarily designed to meet the educational needs of two types of students - the health care professional seeking additional training in information management and technology and the non-health care professional seeking training in health information and technology. The overall curriculum for the MBI and MS programs are identical, with the exception that a master's thesis is not required for the MBI (instead, students take additional elective courses and complete a Capstone Project). The MS is an on-campus program, while the MBI is offered both on-campus and via distance learning. Hybrid CoursesFor those who study off-campus, there is a 6-credit (2-course) on-campus requirement. Once or twice a year, several hybrid courses (see hybrid schedule) are offered on the OHSU campuses, allowing you to meet and work closely with faculty and with other students. Each course spans several weeks and the on-campus portion lasts 3-5 days, depending on the course. These courses require pre- and post-campus work such as reading of the text(s) and weekly assignments. Details are included in course syllabi. Most of the courses are scheduled back-to-back in September so that students may satisfy the 2-course requirement in one trip to Portland.PrerequisitesAlthough the curriculum has a large core of courses, it can be individualized so that those with a prior background in one area (i.e., a health care professional or computer scientist) can focus on other areas where their background is less strong. The prerequisites for the medical informatics track include undergraduate courses in:
CourseworkBiomedical Informatics Required Courses Individual Competency (Choose 2)
Required Courses Individual Competency (Choose 1)
Required Courses Individual Competency (Choose 1) Evaluative Sciences Required Courses Individual Competency (Choose 1) Electives
Required Courses Elective Courses Advanced Scholarship Required Courses Elective Courses ApplyingApplication deadline for Fall 2008 is March 14. Applications and procedures can be found on the OHSU School of Medicine Admissions page. Any questions about applying and admissions can be directed to the Program Administrator at 1.503.494.2547. Please make sure to check our FAQ. Many common questions have already been answered there. To apply for any of the Master's programs, you must have:
In some circumstances the anatomy and programming requirements may be met after acceptance to the program. Individuals who are not residents of the U.S. or Canada and who intend to apply for temporary U.S. residency (F-1 visa) status should complete and submit our pre-application. There is substantial competition for entry into OHSU graduate programs and only highly qualified applicants are likely to be considered. Students should have an excellent command of the English language as well as excellent GRE scores and strong academic records. Student transcripts should be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.  |
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