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International Master Classes in health informatics.
L Gatewood1, M Limburg, R Gardner
1Health Informatics, University of Minnesota Medical School, 420 Delaware At. SE/MMC 511, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA. lael@umn.edu
International Journal of Medical Informatics
|April 6, 2004
Summary
Master Classes in health informatics offer an integrative forum for honors students, fostering international perspectives and professionalism. Five years of data confirm the success of this educational model.
Area of Science:
- System sciences
- Health informatics education
Background:
- Master Classes, originating in performing arts, are adapted for system sciences.
- The IPhiE group facilitates international Master Classes in health informatics for honors students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an integrative educational forum for honors students in health informatics.
- To foster international perspectives on health systems and promote informatics professionalism.
Main Methods:
- Offering Master Classes with international faculty from European and US universities.
- Structuring content around international health systems and informatics professionalism.
Main Results:
- The Master Class concept has been successful over five years.
- The program provides varied opportunities for student interaction.
Conclusions:
- The Master Class model is effective for health informatics education.
- Future iterations will incorporate suggested changes based on experience.