This training program aims to realize that potential by providing training in computer, information, and management sciences for health researchers at the doctoral, professional or postgraduate level. The University of Minnesota, in affiliation with the Mayo Clinic , offers a graduate curriculum, seminars, and research opportunities emphasizing clinical informatics, bioinformatics and health information management. Fellowships are available for highly qualified applicants. Funded by NIH, the training program is administered by the Division of the Health Informatics within the University of Minnesota, Medical School's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathlogy. Support includes NIH stipend and travel to scientific meetings as well as prorated tuition, fees and health insurance.
Traineeships are annually renewable for up to three years, depending on program goal and progress.
There is no service obligation to the University, Mayo or to NIH, during or at the conclusion of the program. Aplicants MUST be U.S. citizens or hold a permanent visa. The University's Medical School pioneers in basic research leading to advances in cancer, immunology and transplant medicine. The Bio-Med and University libraries, and research groups such as the Computational Biology Computing Centers and the Biomedical Image Laboratory provide access to expertise in information technology. The academic Health Center and the managed care environment of the Twin Cities provides testbeds for information technology in support of practice, education, and research.