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The International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics: 2021 Update
William R Hersh1, Reinhold Haux2, Elaine Huesing3
1Department of Medical Informatics & Clinical Epidemiology, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
Objectives:
To summarize the activities of the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (IAHSI) in 2021 and welcome its 2021 Class of Fellows.
Methods:
Report on governance, strategic directions, newly elected fellows, plenary meetings, and other activities of the Academy.
Results:
As in 2020, all of the Academy's activities were carried out virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, new Board members were elected. Strategic activities in data standards and interoperability and in mentorship moved forward. A new class of 26 Fellows was elected, bringing the total membership of the Academy to 204 Fellows from all regions of the world. In addition, a virtual plenary meeting was held.
Conclusions:
The Academy has continued to pursue its role as the honorific society globally for biomedical and health informatics. Expansion of strategic activities and membership will continue moving forward.
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