Career Opportunities with a Medical Informatics Degree

I'm on the mailing list for the Master of Science in Medical Informatics program offered at Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies. In the most recent e-mail, the subject line said: "Career Opportunities with a Medical Informatics Degree." Seems like a very appropriate topic for this site. Here's a segment from that e-mail:

The Master of Science in Medical Informatics program offered at Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies is a great platform for discovering new and expanded career opportunities.

Graduates with a Master's degree in medical informatics will learn valuable information that would be helpful when seeking careers in the following areas:

• Clinical IT Leadership
• Research
• Education
• Health Care Administration and Management
• Consulting
• Product design and development

Whether your background is in computing, information technology, health care, or the life sciences, this program will build on your expertise and prepare you for the new challenges of the medical informatics field.

The curriculum is designed for a diverse audience of students, including health care professionals such as doctors, clinicians, administrators, educators, and researchers, as well as information technology professionals and other qualified individuals who wish to transition into this growing field.

The online program format is tailored to meet the needs of working professionals. Our flexible scheduling and admissions deadlines help you earn your degree without putting your life on hold.

To learn more about the program at Northwestern University, visit:
http://www.medinformatics.northwestern.edu/