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Janusz Wojtusiak
Professor, HAP
Division Director, Programs in Health Informatics, HAP
Director, Machine Learning and Inference Laboratory
For general inquiries, please contact hap@gmu.com.
Affiliations
George Mason is a proud HIMSS Academic Organizational Affiliate, providing our students with access to industry resources, networking, and educational tools.
Health informatics is an evolving field that integrates health care, computer science, data analytics, and policy. Professionals in this discipline analyze and apply health data to improve decision-making, care delivery, and population health outcomes. At George Mason University, our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs prepare students to lead in this data-driven health landscape.
Programs in Health Informatics
Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics (BSHI)
Connect technology, health care, and data to improve patient and population outcomes.
Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI)
Use data science and informatics to solve clinical, administrative, and public health challenges.
PhD in Health Services Research – Knowledge and Discovery in Health Informatics (KDHI) Concentration
Conduct advanced research on health data, systems, and technology to drive innovation.
Minor in Health Information Technology
Explore how health information supports care delivery and health policy in a nontechnical context.
Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics and Data Analytics (HIDA)
Master tools and techniques to analyze large-scale health data and generate actionable insights.
Graduate Certificate of Artificial Intelligence in Health
Learn to apply AI ethically in health systems to improve care, access, and equity.
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Health Informatics Research
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Career Paths and Outcomes
Graduates pursue impactful roles in health informatics, such as:
Highlights include:
- Clinical informaticist
- Public health data analyst
- Health IT project manager
- Biomedical data scientist
- Population health strategist
Accreditation Information
The Master of Science in Health Informatics is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) through 2027.
The HI (Health Informatics) Baccalaureate Degree Program is in Candidacy Status, pending accreditation review by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
For inquiries, contact CAHIIM at 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL 60601; (312) 235-3255; info@cahiim.org.
The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation assures quality in public health education and training to achieve excellence in practice, research, and service. Currently, only our MS in Health Informatics and doctoral programs are accredited by CEPH. All other programs in the College of Public Health are under review and are anticipated to achieve accreditation by mid-2025.