iSchools and health informatics: developing innovative and interdisciplinary curricula

Abstract

Health Informatics is an emergent discipline with increasing demand for information professionals who can address complex problems at the intersection of technological, human, organizational, and societal issues. There has been a strong interest in Health Informatics within the iSchool community. Still, the community has not engaged in the discussion of what Health Informatics curricula for iSchools should look like and what would make them unique and distinguished from programs located in other schools. In this SIE we will engage the audience in designing or redesigning Health Informatics curricula for an iSchool as an activity. Through this activity, participants will think strategically about issues such as the role of iSchools in Health Informatics, market needs, and building on the strengths and mission of the iSchools