PhD Program: Health Information Technology (HIT) Track
The Health Information Technology track provides a background in clinical informatics: the study of how medical data and knowledge can be stored, analyzed, and delivered to facilitate research and to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of care. Students will develop a fundamental understanding of the technical and organizational challenges particular to the field of health information technology, as well as training in evaluation and research methods. Graduates of the Health Information Track will be prepared for leadership roles in developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical informatics applications in academia, industry and clinical practice. Within the HIT track, formal training occurs in the following cross disciplines:
- Electronic health records
- Decision support
- Telehealth
- Public health informatics
- Research informatics
- Standards and data integrity
- Privacy and security
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – TRACK-SPECIFIC COURSES
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