Biomedical Informatics | University of Pennsylvania

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingActive Learning

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMedicine and DentistryEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionFluency of IdeasOriginalityInformation Ordering

Tasks

Translate nursing practice information between nurses and systems engineers, analysts, or designers,
Use informatics science to design or implement health information technology applications for resolu
Develop or implement policies or practices to ensure the privacy, confidentiality, or security of pa

Technology

Medical softwareData base management system softwareObject or component oriented development softwareGeographic information systemAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

Desktop computersLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsMedical image database systemsMulti-line telephone systemsOverhead projectorsPersonal computersTablet computers

Work Values

AchievementSupportIndependenceRecognitionRelationshipsWorking Conditions

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium15-1211.01	Health Informatics Specialists	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Organizational health informatics strategy — set vision and long-range direction for enterprise-wide health IT adoption, aligning informatics investments with patient safety, quality, and regulatory priorities at the executive level.
Health informatics policy and governance frameworks — establish institution-wide policies governing data privacy, security, and ethical use of patient information, influencing regulatory compliance across a large health system or network.
Emerging informatics technologies and methodologies — evaluate and champion adoption of cutting-edge solutions — including AI-driven decision support and advanced interoperability standards — to position the organization at the forefront of clinical innovation.
Health informatics talent pipeline — design and lead mentorship, succession planning, and professional development programs that build organizational capability across emerging, developing, and proficient informatics practitioners.
Cross-institutional informatics partnerships — negotiate and lead collaborations with academic medical centers, government agencies, and technology vendors to advance shared research, data sharing, and population health informatics goals.
Complex system-of-systems integration — direct the architectural design and evaluation of interoperable health information ecosystems spanning clinical, administrative, and research domains across a multi-entity health enterprise.
Organizational learning and innovation culture — apply learning strategies and instructional leadership to embed continuous improvement and evidence-based informatics practice into the fabric of health system operations.
Health informatics workforce standards — contribute to the development of professional competency standards, accreditation criteria, and national guidelines through leadership roles in professional associations and policy bodies.
Executive decision-making on clinical data infrastructure — apply advanced judgment and systems analysis to resource allocation, risk management, and strategic prioritization of health IT initiatives affecting thousands of patients and clinicians.
Organizational change management — lead institution-wide transformation efforts accompanying major health IT implementations, integrating social perceptiveness and communication expertise to sustain stakeholder alignment and mitigate resistance at scale.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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