Fellows conduct independent research with support from a faculty mentor.
Mentors are drawn from the many collaborative units that provide faculty members for the health informatics program, including MU's College of Education , College of Engineering , School of Medicine and College of Veterinary Medicine . Many fellows combine their informatics training with complementary degree programs, residencies and fellowships to create a personalized educational opportunity. A close relationship with the Integrated Technology Services unit at the MU Health Sciences Center offers fertile ground for hands-on collaboration. In addition to ongoing telemedicine activities, the center currently is deploying one of the most advanced health information and decision support systems in the country, providing an ideal laboratory for applied informatics research. Short-term fellowships of three to six months also are available for students enrolled in medical school or veterinary school.