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Overview
The course will provide an overview of clinical informatics (the application of informatics to deliver health care services), with an emphasis on clinical informatics research and maintaining scientific rigor in implementation, measurement, evaluation, and health equity. Topics will include electronic health records, clinical decision support, data standards and systems, human factors engineering, clinical informatics policy, and the application of artificial intelligence in clinical informatics.
An online syllabus and support materials will be prepared and uploaded in advance.
Course Details
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Examine the use of clinical informatics for improving health care delivery and health outcomes
- Analyze challenges in the equitable application of clinical informatics to diverse populations
- Apply epidemiological methods to the evaluation of clinical informatics interventions
- Design a clinical informatics project
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Each week, material is introduced through a lecture and an assignment in which students apply the lessons.
Lectures: Remote lectures providing an overview of the week's material are held via Zoom. A recording of the lecture will be made available when possible.
All course materials and handouts are posted on the course's online syllabus.
All materials are posted with the course syllabus
Weekly Assignments: The course has 6 weekly assessments and didactic discussions. The 6 assessments are worth 60% of the final course grade. Didactic discussions are worth 20% of the final course grade.
Final Project: The final project is worth 20% of the course grade.
Only UCSF students (defined as individuals enrolled in UCSF degree or certificate programs) will receive academic credit for courses. Official transcripts are available to UCSF students only. A Certificate of Course Completion will be available upon request to individuals who are not UCSF students and satisfactorily pass all course requirements.
For UC-Affiliated learners, the course fee is $2,100
For Non-UC-Affiliated learners, the course fee is $2,500
UC-Affiliation: Concurrent enrollment in a University of California-sponsored residency or post-doctoral fellowship program that is recognized by the Office of Graduate Medical Education; or a registered student in one of the professional schools or graduate programs at the University of California (in a program other than the TICR program); or individuals who hold full-time salaried University of California faculty, academic or staff positions. Please note: Individuals will be asked to provide proof of UC status.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Examine the use of clinical informatics for improving health care delivery and health outcomes
- Analyze challenges in the equitable application of clinical informatics to diverse populations
- Apply epidemiological methods to the evaluation of clinical informatics interventions
- Design a clinical informatics project
None
Each week, material is introduced through a lecture and an assignment in which students apply the lessons.
Lectures: Remote lectures providing an overview of the week's material are held via Zoom. A recording of the lecture will be made available when possible.
All course materials and handouts are posted on the course's online syllabus.
All materials are posted with the course syllabus
Weekly Assignments: The course has 6 weekly assessments and didactic discussions. The 6 assessments are worth 60% of the final course grade. Didactic discussions are worth 20% of the final course grade.
Final Project: The final project is worth 20% of the course grade.
Only UCSF students (defined as individuals enrolled in UCSF degree or certificate programs) will receive academic credit for courses. Official transcripts are available to UCSF students only. A Certificate of Course Completion will be available upon request to individuals who are not UCSF students and satisfactorily pass all course requirements.
For UC-Affiliated learners, the course fee is $2,100
For Non-UC-Affiliated learners, the course fee is $2,500
UC-Affiliation: Concurrent enrollment in a University of California-sponsored residency or post-doctoral fellowship program that is recognized by the Office of Graduate Medical Education; or a registered student in one of the professional schools or graduate programs at the University of California (in a program other than the TICR program); or individuals who hold full-time salaried University of California faculty, academic or staff positions. Please note: Individuals will be asked to provide proof of UC status.
Meet the Faculty
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William Brown, III, Phd, DrPh, MA
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
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How to Enroll
Whether you're exploring the field, enhancing your skills, or working toward a larger academic goal, most individual courses are open to everyone. Current learners enrolled in DEB Education programs have priority in enrollment for this course. Any extra spaces are available to non-DEB Education learners (i.e., those from the Institute for Global Health Sciences, School of Nursing, external groups, etc).
You’ll find details on course fees, how to apply and pay, and the full course schedule on the Course Enrollment & Payment page. Be sure you understand the enrollment policies and payment process before completing the enrollment form.
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