Advanced personal computers and workstations are available for all fellows. Virtually all computers on campus are connected to the campus network, which is connected to the Internet. OHSU also offers its own on-line information service to all Oregon physicians and has personal computers throughout the clinics and hospitals, affording many unique opportunities for training and research. Financial support in the form of NLM-funded fellowships is available for U.S. citizens or permanent residents only. Additional funding may be available from the Veterans Administration.
Clinical opportunities are also available for clinicians in many specialties.
Fellows will survey the field broadly during their two to three year fellowship and will be expected to complete research projects. Upon completion of their training, they should be able to describe their results clearly in both oral and written form. There are many opportunities for classroom learning in the program. The BICC faculty itself teaches several courses, including an introductory informatics course as well as those on advanced topics, such as information retrieval and medical decision making. There is a degree option for a Master of Public Health with a specialization in health informatics.