Applied Clinical Informatics IV: Computer Information System Implementation and Planning; Capstone project
This course provides the student an opportunity to apply the principles, concepts and skills acquired in the Master of Science in Applied Clinical Informatics to a specific topic or issue they wish to examine. The capstone project can be a research project studying a specific topic in clinical informatics or participation in a health care organization (HCO) project designed to develop. implement or improve a clinical informatics process or technology. The project must reflect a synthesis of skills and knowledge from core course work, but at the same time represent a practical application which can be completed in a one semester time frame. Students will identify and define the nature and scope of the capstone project in consultation with department faculty and HCO management. Projects are jointly approved by HCO management and the faculty of the BMI department.