This course is designed for students entering their first year in the Health Informatics Master's Program. This course provides an overview of the field of health informatics. Students will also learn about the latest advancements and research in health informatics, with a particular focus on the work being done at UT Southwestern and the UTSW Clinical Informatics Center (CIC). It covers essential topics related to the curriculum, research, the capstone project, and introduces the faculty members involved in the program. The course aims to familiarize students with the key concepts and current trends in health informatics, preparing them for their graduate coursework and ultimately their future careers in the field.
Upon completion of the course, students will gain confidence and basic knowledge to successfully begin their graduate studies in health informatics.