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A certificate program in health informatics: Brazil/USA experience
Heimar F Marin1, Eduardo Massad, Eduardo P Marques
1Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil. hfmarin@attglobal.net
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|November 15, 2006
Summary
A new health informatics certificate program trains professionals for research and implementation. This initiative aims to enhance health informatics education across Brazil, meeting the demand for skilled experts.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Education
Background:
- Growing demand for skilled health informatics professionals.
- Need for advanced training in health informatics research and implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a certificate program in health informatics.
- To equip professionals to conduct research and implement health informatics solutions.
- To address Brazil's specific health needs through informatics.
Main Methods:
- Selected 14 candidates from national institutes.
- Curriculum delivered by Brazilian and US faculty.
- Focused on research relevant to Brazil's health priorities.
Main Results:
- Trained professionals capable of research and implementation.
- Research conducted by students addressed national health needs.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer to participants' institutions.
Conclusions:
- The program effectively prepares health informatics professionals.
- It contributes to advancing health informatics education in Brazil.
- The model supports equitable access to quality education regardless of location.
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