Medical Informatics

Health informatics (also called health care informatics, healthcare informatics, medical informatics, nursing informatics, clinical informatics, or biomedical informatics) is information engineering applied to the field of health care, essentially the management and use of patient healthcare information. It is a multidisciplinary field that uses health information technology (HIT) to improve health care via any combination of higher quality, higher efficiency (spurring lower cost and thus greater availability), and new opportunities. The disciplines involved include information science, computer science, social science, behavioral science, management science, and others. The NLM defines health informatics as "the interdisciplinary study of the design, development, adoption and application of IT-based innovations in healthcare services delivery, management and planning". It deals with the resources, devices, and methods required to optimize the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of information in health and bio-medicine. Health informatics tools include computers, clinical guidelines, formal medical terminologies, and information and communication systems, among others. It is applied to the areas of nursing, clinical medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, occupational therapy, physical therapy, biomedical research, and alternative medicine,[unreliable medical source?] all of which are designed to improve the overall of effectiveness of patient care delivery by ensuring that the data generated is of a high quality.

The international standards on the subject are covered by ICS 35.240.80 in which ISO 27799:2008 is one of the core components.

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Capella University

Four or more years; Private for profit; $14,148 average out-state tuition; $14,148 average in-state tuition

University of South Florida

Four or more years; Public; $15,473 average out-state tuition; $4,559 average in-state tuition

University of San Diego

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $52,120 average out-state tuition; $52,120 average in-state tuition

Temple University

Four or more years; Public; $29,712 average out-state tuition; $16,488 average in-state tuition

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Four or more years; Public; $34,020 average out-state tuition; $8,841 average in-state tuition

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

Four or more years; Public; $30,940 average out-state tuition; $8,883 average in-state tuition

George Mason University

Four or more years; Public; $32,970 average out-state tuition; $9,510 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Medical Informatics Majors

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to $30,000 Varies See Details

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The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs.

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Up to $30,000

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The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs.

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AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship

American Medical Association Foundation

$10,000 Varies See Details

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The AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students who are from historically underrepresented groups in the medical profession. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and demonstrate a dedication to serving vulnerable or underserved populations to be eligible for this...

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AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship

American Medical Association Foundation

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$10,000

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The AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students who are from historically underrepresented groups in the medical profession. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and demonstrate a dedication to serving vulnerable or underserved populations to be eligible for this...

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AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship

American Medical Association Foundation

$10,000 Varies See Details

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The AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students in their final year of medical school. Selection for this award is based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Students pursuing a career in medical journalism may also apply.

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AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship

American Medical Association Foundation

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$10,000

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The AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students in their final year of medical school. Selection for this award is based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Students pursuing a career in medical journalism may also apply.

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Allman Medical Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

Up to $10,000 Varies See Details

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The Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular...

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Allman Medical Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

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Up to $10,000

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The Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular...

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D&A Florida Scholarship

Collaboratory

Up to $10,000 January 14, 2025 See Details

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The D&A Florida Scholarship is open to seniors attending high schools in Charlotte, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties. You must plan to attend Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Florida-Gainesville, Florida State University-Tallahassee, Flagler College, Stetson University-DeLand, University of Miami, University of Tampa, or Embry Riddle...

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D&A Florida Scholarship

Collaboratory

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Up to $10,000

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January 14, 2025
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The D&A Florida Scholarship is open to seniors attending high schools in Charlotte, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties. You must plan to attend Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Florida-Gainesville, Florida State University-Tallahassee, Flagler College, Stetson University-DeLand, University of Miami, University of Tampa, or Embry Riddle...

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Beaver College of Health Sciences Scholarship

Appalachian State University

$10,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The Beaver College of Health Sciences Scholarship is available to students at Appalachian State University-College of Health Sciences. To be eligible for this award, you must be a high-achieving students who is committed to a career in the health sciences and in direct patient care environments.

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Beaver College of Health Sciences Scholarship

Appalachian State University

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$10,000

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February 01, 2025
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The Beaver College of Health Sciences Scholarship is available to students at Appalachian State University-College of Health Sciences. To be eligible for this award, you must be a high-achieving students who is committed to a career in the health sciences and in direct patient care environments.

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St. David’s Scholar Program - Huston-Tillotson University

Huston-Tillotson University

$7,500 Varies See Details

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The St. David’s Scholar Program is available to incoming freshman students at Huston-Tillotson University who intend to pursue health careers. There are a limited amount of spots for rising sophomores to enter the program. This is a renewable award.

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St. David’s Scholar Program - Huston-Tillotson University

Huston-Tillotson University

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$7,500

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The St. David’s Scholar Program is available to incoming freshman students at Huston-Tillotson University who intend to pursue health careers. There are a limited amount of spots for rising sophomores to enter the program. This is a renewable award.

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Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship - NMC

Nebraska Methodist College

$6,000 Varies See Details

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The Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship is open to students at Nebraska Methodist College who are pursuing an associates degree in allied health. Freshmen must either have a minimum GPA of 3.2 in order to be considered for this award.

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Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship - NMC

Nebraska Methodist College

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$6,000

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The Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship is open to students at Nebraska Methodist College who are pursuing an associates degree in allied health. Freshmen must either have a minimum GPA of 3.2 in order to be considered for this award.

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Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Partners in Healthcare

Binghamton University - State University of New York

$5,250 Varies See Details

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The Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Partners in Healthcare is open to individuals who have attained a bachelor’s degree or will be completing a bachelor’s degree soon and those returning to seek an additional master’s degree. You must be actively employed in a healthcare field in order to be considered for this award.

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Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Partners in Healthcare

Binghamton University - State University of New York

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$5,250

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The Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Partners in Healthcare is open to individuals who have attained a bachelor’s degree or will be completing a bachelor’s degree soon and those returning to seek an additional master’s degree. You must be actively employed in a healthcare field in order to be considered for this award.

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Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Binghamton University/SUNY Alumni

Binghamton University - State University of New York

$5,250 Varies See Details

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The Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Binghamton University/SUNY Alumni is open to individuals who have attained a bachelor’s degree or will be completing a bachelor’s degree soon and those returning to seek an additional master’s degree. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and be participating in Binghamton University’s one-year...

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Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Binghamton University/SUNY Alumni

Binghamton University - State University of New York

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$5,250

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The Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Binghamton University/SUNY Alumni is open to individuals who have attained a bachelor’s degree or will be completing a bachelor’s degree soon and those returning to seek an additional master’s degree. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and be participating in Binghamton University’s one-year...

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