Emphasis is on conceptual issues in biomedical computing, with homework assignments and classroom examples intended to cement and synthesize the recurring themes that characterize the field. The course is intended as a first introduction for students who may want to take more technical courses in medical informatics laboratories. Both graduate students and undergraduates are welcome. With additional appointments both in the Department of Medicine and in the Computer Science Department, he has devoted his career to work at the intersection between computer science and the biomedical sciences. Most courses 4000-level and above can be credited to all degree programs.
All courses are subject to advisor approval.
Medical Informatics studies the organization of medical information, the effective management of information using computer technology, and the impact of such technology on medical research, education, and patient care. The field explores techniques for assessing current information practices, determining the information needs of health care providers and patients, developing interventions using computer technology, and evaluating the impact of those interventions. This research seeks to optimize the use of information in order to improve the quality of health care, reduce cost, provide better education for providers and patients, and to conduct medical research more effectively. An NYPH system Tues. 3 Fri, June 1 Clinical Data Thur.