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Inside Washington’s Enterprise EHR Initiative—with MHIHIM student Aaron Morris
Second-year MHIHIM student Aaron Morris is already making a statewide impact. Now an EHR Senior Business Analyst with Washington’s Department of Social & Health Services, Aaron is helping lead the implementation of an enterprise electronic health record system—applying lessons from the classroom directly to one of the state’s most ambitious health IT initiatives.
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MHIHIM program to adopt updated program schedule
The University of Washington’s Master of Health Informatics and Health Information Management (MHIHIM) program will update its program schedule beginning with the Autumn 2026 cohort. Synchronous class sessions will meet five Saturdays each quarter, online or in-person. In addition, students will attend a weekly webinar each Thursday evening.
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MHIHIM student receives HIMSS Washington Graduate Student Scholarship
MHIHIM student Deborah Moyo Daniels was recently awarded the HIMSS Washington scholarship for her dedication to the field of health informatics and health technology.
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UW Teaching faculty publish research on health sciences education during COVID-19
“The insights gained from the period of rapid change during the Covid-19 pandemic will pave the way for more inclusive and innovative approaches in health sciences education, benefiting both the educators and the students.” – Dr. Karima Lalani
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SPH Celebrates 2025 Excellence Award Winners
Each year the University of Washington School of Public Health celebrates members of the SPH community for their dedication, service, and many contributions to public health.
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Unlocking the future of healthcare: The rise of health informatics and health information management careers
As healthcare continues its digital transformation, the need for professionals who can navigate the intersection of health sciences, technology, and data has never been greater. HIHIM careers are experiencing explosive growth, offering not only stability and purpose, but also high earning potential and leadership opportunities in a rapidly evolving field.
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Merging pharmacy, health informatics, and leadership: Advancing careers via the MHIHIM program
Alumnae Christabel Lo and Julie Duong discuss their experience in the UW Master of Health Informatics and Information Management (MHIHIM) program while completing their UW Pharmacy residency. The two graduates describe how the program shaped their careers, enhanced their skills in data-driven healthcare, and opened doors to leadership opportunities in pharmacy informatics.
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From Amazon to UW Medicine: unpacking the flexibility offered by an HIHIM degree
HIHIM alum Simran Dhanoa reflects on how the program served as a launchpad for her career in health metrics. As a proud “career butterfly,” she’s taken advantage of numerous professional opportunities in healthcare.
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Why Get a Health Informatics Master’s Degree?
A master’s degree in health informatics offers a unique opportunity to merge technology, healthcare, and data science into a rewarding career.
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Overcoming barriers as an immigrant, first-generation MHIHIM student
First-generation and immigrant students face multiple barriers. MHIHIM student Maryan Mohamed describes her own journey, including her advocacy and project management work at the Somali Health Board.
