During fieldwork students analyze clinical practice processes, data flow processes, and technical infrastructure to determine re-engineering implications, and information technology, systems and management support requirements. The third course, Clinical Decision Support allows students to explore issues related to clinical decision making. During the accompanying lab students apply multiple software techniques to implement the theoretical models discussed during the didactic portion of the course. During Clinical Database Design students use the data requirements identified in Clinical Systems Analysis to create a database to support clinical practice. In Clinical Systems Implementation students are able to grapple with issues related to successful implementation of clinical systems.
Students interact with faculty and industry professionals to learn directly from clinical exemplars.
Students who have followed a single project through all of the coursework may have an opportunity to implement their project during this semester. The Clinical Informatics Practicum and accompanying Clinical Informatics Seminar offer students an opportunity to gain more experience in the informatics area of their choice. Together with faculty, students identify a placement consistent with their career goals. The practicum is a capstone experience that allows students the opportunity to synthesize their knowledge and apply it in the clinical arena. Students meet regularly throughout the semester to discuss issues of relevance to their clinical placement and the profession.