Biomedical Informatics Educational Program

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Biomedical Informatics Educational Program

• Student Orientation
• Fall, 2007

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Overview

• Who are we?
• Who are you?
• Overview of curriculum and rules
• Logistical issues

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Who are we?
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Department of Medical Informatics Clinical
Epidemiology (DMICE)

• A department in OHSU School of Medicine
• Mission
• Education for informatics researchers,
  professionals, and health care providers.
  
• Research a variety of externally funded
  projects.
  
• Service help university with various
  informatics-related projects and issues.

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DMICE faculty
Primary faculty 23 Members
Informatics Clinical Epi
Joint faculty 26 Members
External faculty 21 Members
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DMICE

• Office Staff (8)
• Research Staff (55)
• Students
• 13 PhD Students
• 21 on-campus MS Students
• 53 distance MBI Students
• 125 distance Graduate Certificate Students

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Core informatics teaching faculty

• William (Bill) Hersh, MD, Professor and Chair
• Joan Ash, PhD, Associate Professor
• Eilis Boudreau, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor
• Aaron Cohen, Assistant Professor
• David Dorr, MD, Assistant Professor
• Karen Eden, PhD, Assistant Professor
• Paul Gorman, MD, Associate Professor
• Holly Jimison, PhD, Associate Professor
• Kathryn Krages, Assistant Professor
• Judy Logan, MD, Associate Professor
• Shannon McWeeney, PhD, Assistant Professor
• Dean Sittig, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor

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Key program personnel

• Bill Hersh, Educational Program Director
• Email hersh_at_ohsu.edu
• Office BICC 517, Office phone [phone]
• Holly Jimison, PhD Program Director
• Email jimisonh_at_ohsu.edu
• Office BICC 507, Office phone [phone]
• Joan Ash, NLM Fellowship Program Director
• Email ash_at_ohsu.edu
• Office BICC 509, Office phone [phone]

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Key program personnel cont.

• Andrea Ilg, Educational Program Administrator
• Email ilgan_at_ohsu.edu
• Office BICC 504, Office phone [phone]
• Diane Doctor, Student Support, Web Administrator
• Email doctord_at_ohsu.edu
• Office BICC 504, Office phone [phone]
• Amy Norcom, Distance Learning Administrator
• Email norcoma_at_ohsu.edu
• Office BICC 204, Office phone [phone]
• Lynne Schwabe, Administrative Assistant
• Email schwabel_at_ohsu.edu
• Office BICC 504, Office phone [phone]

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Who are you?
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Fall 2007 matriculating class

• 32 students
• 3 PhD Students, 29 Masters Students
• 14 on-campus 18 distance
• 23 male, 9 female
• Past degrees/backgrounds
• MD, PhD, PharmD 7
• MBBS 3
• MS 9
• Bachelors 13

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Who are your peers?

• Class that matriculated in 2006 consisted of 20
  students.
  
• 20 Masters Students
• 4 on-campus, 16 distance
• 15 male, 5 female
• Past degrees/backgrounds
• MD 11
• MBBS 2
• MS 2
• Bachelors 5

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Have graduates gotten jobs?

• 1 has completed the PhD program
• Faculty member at Harvard Medical School
• 98 have completed the masters programs
• Among the graduates who came in with a MD, PhD or
  PharmD, they are
  
• Working for vendors
• Working for health care organizations
• Faculty members with DMICE
• Faculty members at other universities
• Working as consultants

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Have they gotten jobs? - cont.

• Among the graduates who came in with a MS or BS,
  they are currently
  
• Working for Internet health companies
• Working for health care systems
• Working for Gene Microarray Shared Resource at
  OHSU
  
• Working as clinical lab scientists
• Working as project managers
• Continuing education as graduate students

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Overview of curriculum and rules
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Definition of Biomedical Informatics the broad
field encompassing the use of information and
technology in health and biomedicine.

• Medical Informatics the part of the field
  historically oriented towards clinical medicine
  and health care.
  

• Bioinformatics the part of the field focused
  towards issues in genomics, molecular and
  computational biology.

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Curriculum Objectives

• Attain a strong technical understanding of the
  uses of information technology in health and
  biomedicine.
  
• Be able to apply those skills to a variety of
  jobs in academic, hospital, and industry
  settings.
  
• (For some) Be able to carry out independent
  research in biomedical informatics.

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Curricular requirements

• PhD 135.0 credit hours, divided among 48.0
  hours of knowledge-base, 12.0 credit hours of
  Cognate area, 12.0 credits of Advanced research
  methods, 8.0 credits of Advanced topics, 8.0
  credits of Mentored teaching, 3.0 credits of
  Symposium and 48.0 credits of research/dissertatio
  n.
• MS 60.0 credit hours, divided between 48.0
  hours of coursework and 12.0 hours of master's
  thesis.
  
• MBI 52.0 credit hours, divided between 48.0
  hours of coursework and 4.0 hours of capstone
  project.
  

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Domains

• In order to allow students more flexibility in
  pursuing their particular areas of interest, the
  Domain system was adopted.
  
• Domains are the areas of study in the established
  curriculum.

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Domains cont.
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Domains cont.

• Biomedical Informatics
• Students should have a detailed knowledge of the
  role of information and associated technology in
  health and biomedicine.
  
• Biomedical and Clinical Practice
• Students should have a basic understanding of the
  biomedical research and clinical practice.
  
• Evaluative Sciences
• Students should understand the fundamental
  aspects of scientific research, including
  statistical, quantitative, and qualitative
  research methods.

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Domains cont.

• Organizational and Management Sciences
• Students should have knowledge and skills in the
  areas of managing people and projects.
  
• Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
• Students should be able to apply bioinformatics
  algorithms and statistical methods to research
  problems.
  
• Biomedical Sciences
• Students should be able to apply knowledge of
  biology, especially its genetic aspects, to
  bioinformatics and computational biology
  problems.

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Domains cont.

• Biostatistics
• Students should be able to apply basic
  statistical analyses to bioinformatics problems.
  
• Computer Science
• Students should have a basic grasp of computer
  science in order to understand the role and
  limitations of computers in health and
  biomedicine.

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Domains cont.

• Each domain includes three types of courses
• Required courses students are required to
  complete all of these courses.
  
• Individual competency courses students are
  required to complete a specific number of credits
  within each domain.
  
• Elective courses.

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Biomedical and Clinical Practice

• Students with a prior academic background in
  health care will be exempt from the Practice of
  Health Care class. But must complete one of the
  Individual competency courses Healthcare Quality
  or Evidence-based Medicine. In addition, those
  who are exempt from the Practice of Health Care
  will be required to complete three credits in
  another class.
• Required course
• Practice of Health Care
• Individual competency courses
• Evidence-based Medicine
• Healthcare Quality

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Computer Science

• Students entering the program with an academic
  background in computer science may petition for
  exemption from the computer science sequence.
  
• Students must follow the guidelines in the CS
  Policy.
  
• Required course
• Computer Science with Java Programming
• Databases
• Individual competency courses
• Computer Networks
• Software Engineering
• Human Computer Interaction in Biomedicine
• Elective courses
• CS Courses from another institution (OGI, PSU,
  etc.)

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Graduation Requirements

• Required courses
• Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in
• Biomedical Informatics
• Scientific Writing and Communication for
  Informatics Students
  
• AND
• PhD Research and Dissertation
• MS Thesis
• MBI Capstone Prep and Project

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Electives and Transfer Credits

• Electives courses can be taken and include
• Independent study courses in department (50/60X
  courses).
  
• Up to 6.0 credits completed can be applied toward
  degree.
  
• Graduate courses in other OHSU departments or
  other local universitys graduate programs.
  
• 35.0 credits can be transferred from other
  institutions for PhD students.
  
• 15.0 credits can be transferred from other
  institutions for Masters students.
  

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50/60X Courses - guidelines

• Courses
• Research - Independent Study
• Internship - Reading and Conference
• Seminar - Practicum
• Procedure
• Halfway through preceding term, must complete
  50/60X form that includes objectives, description
  of work, deliverable (including paper), and
  signatures of instructor(s) and program
  director.
• Instructions and forms available on Current
  Student webpage.
  
• Students must have completed at least 15.0 hours
  of coursework prior to applying for a 50/60X
  course.
  
• Graded on pass-fail basis.

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Course Numbering

• PhD courses are numbered at the 600 level.
• Masters courses are numbered at the 500 level.
• Students who change levels can count courses in
  the other level towards their degree.
  
• Works both ways MS/MBI to PhD, PhD to MS/MBI.

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Where to go for more information

• Web page
• http//www.ohsu.edu/dmice/ click on the Current
  Students link.
  
• Contains
• Curriculum requirements
• Information for enrolled students
• Course information (catalog, schedule, etc)
• Rules and requirements
• Professional conduct policy
• Academic Advisors
• Assignments in your orientation packets
• Will advise you with class schedule/academic
  progress

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Logistical Issues
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Weekly Informatics Conference

• Place to learn about new developments in field
  and project/employment opportunities.
  
• Forum for students to present thesis proposals,
  thesis defense and research in progress.
  
• Scheduled meeting time is Thursdays in BICC 124
  (Theater) at 1130 am but may change due to
  availability of speakers.
  
• Attendance is taken you are strongly encouraged
  to attend.
  
• Pizza will be served.

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Registration/Course Planning

• Registration is completed online. Instructions
  available on the current students webpage.
  
• Course schedules are provided in student packets
  as well as on the online registration web page.
  
• Forecasting worksheets are available and can be
  used as guidelines for planning your schedule.
  
• 9.0 credits full-time student status.
• 5.0 credits part-time student status.

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Online Course Evaluations

• The OHSU Course Evaluation Tool has been created
  to allow increased access to the course
  evaluations that are a required part of the
  School of Medicine curriculum. Because the tool
  is available via the Internet, students can fill
  out, save and submit their evaluations anytime,
  from anywhere they have a computer with an
  Internet connection.
• Course evaluations are completed on a
  term-by-term basis and are a required part of the
  curriculum.
  
• The feedback is instrumental in faculty
  planning.
  

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Student ID Cards

• Student ID cards are available from the Public
  Safety office which is located in the Physical
  Plant.
  
• Process to obtain ID Cards
• Complete Background Check form.
• Complete HIPAA and Respect at the University
  training.
  
• Take Background Check results, HIPAA and Respect
  at the University certificates of completion to
  Public Safety to receive ID card. You also must
  have valid government-issued photo ID.

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Parking

• Parking on-campus is available for students.
  Contact the Parking office for rates (4-8283).
  
• Students need to provide proof of full-time
  student status, as well as vehicle registration
  when signing up for parking privileges.
  
• Parking guidelines and rates form available at
  orientation.
  
• Day pass parking cost is 10.00 and can be
  purchased from the parking booth at the
  intersection of Sam Jackson and Veterans Hospital
  road.
• Meters are located outside Mackenzie Hall.

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Transportation

• Tri-Met Bus Service
• OHSU offers highly subsidized Tri-Met bus passes
  available in the Parking Office.
  
• OHSU offers the annual pass for 273.00. (Regular
  annual pass is 836.00).
  
• Students need to provide proof of full-time
  status to receive the bus pass at the discounted
  rate.
  
• Tram and Portland Streetcar
• Your OHSU ID badge is good on the Tram.
• Your OHSU ID badge is good on the Portland
  Streetcar.
  
• OHSU is covering the cost of your ticket to ride,
  just show your badge as you board.

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Student Computer Laboratory

• The purpose of the student lab is to provide a
  place to work on program-related activities.
  
• Installation of additional software requires
  program approval and assistance of tech staff.
  Students are prohibited from installing anything
  on OHSU-owned computers.
• The student lab is located in Room 204 (for
  now).
  
• Students will have 24-hour card key access.
• Please report any computer problems or security
  issues to Amy Norcom.

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Textbooks

• Textbooks can be purchased at the OHSU bookstore
  over in the Sports and Fitness Center on the
  second floor.
  
• Some students like to purchase textbooks online
  Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Powells, etc.

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Mailboxes and Notices

• Student mailboxes are located in BICC 504.
• Notices are sent via email.

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Social Life

• Goals
• Academic/Industry Dinners.
• Occur periodically throughout the academic year.
• Invited guest speaker from the informatics
  field.
  
• Fee to cover cost of food (usually 20-25).
• Great opportunity to network with others in the
  informatics community.
  
• Departmental Banquet held at Graduation.

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Student Jobs

• A number of you are interested in part-time
  jobs.
  
• We have the following available
• Teaching assistants within classes you have
  previously completed.
  
• Other projects in the department.
• Pay starts at 12 per hour for 5-10 hours per
  week of work.
  
• If interested, please email a resume to Andrea.
• We will make hiring decisions within 1-2 weeks.

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Remainder of Today

• Overview of Professional Conduct Policy.
• Overview of faculty teaching and research.
• Introduction of Student Representatives.
• Student pictures taken (informally with Lynne).
• Welcome Luncheon with faculty, current students,
  fellows and staff begins at noon.
  
• Group tours of campus given by current students
  immediately following lunch.
  

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Questions?