This course examines progressive topics in biomedical informatics. Emphasis is on the use of these technologies in addressing issues related to clinical care improvement and population health. This advanced course also addresses progressive informatics topics such as biobank data and integration of phenotypes into models of care. Prerequisites: HIA 601, HIA 610, HIA 612, HIA 615, and HIA 640.

This course explores the roles of clinical providers in the adoption of transformative information technology. There is a focus on the interdisciplinary use of advanced informatics solutions to improve health outcomes. Students examine ways in which providers contribute to the development of knowledge systems and clinical content in informatics applications. Prerequisites: HIA 601, HIA 610, HIA 612, and HIA 615.

This course examines the essential elements of writing grant proposals and research papers. Students will learn how to develop a hypothesis, conduct a literature search, guidance in completing key components of a research study and strategies and tips for conveying information in an oral presentation. Throughout the course, students will learn tips on how to write for a scientific audience. Prerequisites: HIA 601 and HIA 620.

This course explores data analytics: tools, techniques, data and data visualization. The course content includes the principles of the data analytics process; open source and free software; and the differences between a database and a database management system. The course includes different modalities of data visualization and decision support. Prerequisite: HIA 601.

Principles of health data governance are addressed from a management perspective. There is a focus on how stakeholders can use big data models to make better financial and clinical decisions. The course also explores the legal and regulatory aspects of health data governance and information exchange including issues at the consumer, organizational, local, state, national and global level. Prerequisites: HIA 601 and HIA 612.

Students are introduced to the technology tools and methods associated with data governance, metadata design, data warehousing and business intelligence. Data transformation technologies used to turn transactional data into business intelligence models are explored. The course also addresses the technical aspects of how to secure technology platforms.Prerequisite: HIA 601.

This course examines technical aspects of health informatics such as the development of functional and technical requirements as well as the design of data structures and business logic. Technology topics such as networking, systems virtualization, security and web- based application development are addressed. Students explore best practices in cost- effective technology design. Prerequisite: HIA 601.

This foundation course addresses essential elements of health informatics. Students will study facets of this evolving field and their relationship with all aspects of health care. As a foundational course, students will explore the relationship of data and information; informatics skills; the current state of health care information systems; and specialized applications of health informatics.

In the third workshop of the In-Residence series, students will continue to build on scholarly competencies with clarity and accuracy about data or complex ideas, focusing on the Dissertation or Applied Doctoral Project process and how this definitive scholarly product supports the community in which students serve. As leaders in scholarship and in their communities, it becomes increasingly essential for students to recognize the complexity of the people with whom they interact. In this advanced workshop, students explore their understanding of different populations and the impact of diversity on their research and professional experiences by creating relevant questions. Students will learn to write a problem statement as well as a scholarly paper with a focus on the ethical and legal access and use of information. Students will further explore how to generate, and implement new knowledge as well as create visuals of data in a variety of contexts for scholarly and professional application.

In the second workshop of the In-Residence series, students will continue to build on scholarly competencies, focusing on critical thinking skills and developing more advanced research skills involving assessment and feedback. Through discussion, assessment, feedback, and reflective activities, students will learn a variety of skills, both insight- and action-based, with a core focus on critically assessing oneself and others in order to serve as leaders and scholars in their communities of practice. Students will evaluate a problem statement, critique a scholarly paper, interpret data, and synthesize ideas through the development of a literature review.