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An international health/medical informatics programs database

M J Ball1, D J Protti, J V Douglas

  • 1Information Services, University of Maryland at Baltimore 21201-1502.

Methods of Information in Medicine
|June 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

A global database of health and medical informatics programs was created by the University of Maryland at Baltimore. This initiative, guided by the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA), aims to structure and define educational program attributes.

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Area of Science:

  • Health and Medical Informatics
  • Educational Program Development
  • Global Health Education

Background:

  • The International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) Working Group on Education and Training in Medical Informatics has been instrumental since 1991.
  • Guidance on policy and purpose for health/medical informatics education has been a key focus.
  • Previous discussions have informed the development of educational resources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a comprehensive, worldwide database of health and medical informatics programs.
  • To define the essential attributes and structure for cataloging these educational programs.
  • To build upon existing international collaboration in medical informatics education.

Main Methods:

  • Database establishment by the University of Maryland at Baltimore.

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  • Leveraging guidance from the IMIA Working Group on Education and Training in Medical Informatics.
  • Incorporating suggestions from the 1992 Heidelberg/Heilbronn Working Conference on Health/Medical Informatics education.

    • Main Results:

    • A foundational database of global health and medical informatics programs has been initiated.
    • Key considerations for database intent, structure, and attributes have been identified.
    • International collaboration has shaped the development of this educational resource.

    Conclusions:

    • The creation of a centralized, global database is crucial for understanding health and medical informatics education.
    • Standardized attributes and structure will enhance the utility and accessibility of program information.
    • Ongoing international cooperation is vital for advancing medical informatics education worldwide.