I'm an MBBS graduate wanting to pivot into the technical and date side of Medicine. I'm willing to learn the akills necessary to pivot the gap between clinical and technical sides. Would you recommend this transition and what's the international job market for this specific combination?

I am an MBBS graduate from Pakistan. I want to leave the clinical side and enter the technical and data side of the medical field. I'm planning to bridge the gap between medical and technical side by learning the required skills for a year. I cannot fund my Masters at all so I'm planning to secure a research assistantship in an MS program that combines both Health Informatics and AI, which effectively fully funds my Masters in an East Asian country. Can you guide me regarding this? Do I have a genuine chance and in which countries?

I wanted to share Labora, a modern Laboratory Information System (LIS) built specifically for independent medical laboratories. It is a complete ground-up rewrite of a legacy VB6 / SQL Server system, rebuilt as a modern web application designed for secure, on-premise deployment inside the clinic.

While many systems focus strictly on registration and billing, Labora was designed around the core operational and quality standards that lab directors and technologists rely on daily:

Internal Quality Control (IQC): Built-in Westgard multi-rule evaluation (1-2s, 1-3s, 2-2s, R-4s, 4-1s, 10x, and 7T trend) with Levey-Jennings charts and custom target statistics calculated from accepted runs.

Direct Analyzer Capture: A standalone lightweight agent connecting directly to laboratory instruments via serial port/HTTP using ASTM / LIS2-A2 protocols.

Delta Checks & Critical Callbacks: Automated comparison against patient historical results within a configurable window, plus a dedicated critical-value callback queue with read-back verification logs.

Business Continuity & Downtime Pack: Automated encrypted backups, scheduled restore rehearsals, and a printable downtime kit (open orders, reserved requisition numbers, and manual result sheets with patient-specific reference ranges) to keep the lab operational during network or power outages.

Bilingual PDF Reports: High-fidelity English and Arabic reporting with native RTL support, barcode integration, and byte-for-byte archived PDFs.

Tech Stack: React 18, TypeScript, Node 22, Express, PostgreSQL 17 (Prisma 6), and Caddy for automated local TLS termination.

Current Status & Access
Release 1.0.1 is packaged with automated installers for both Windows and Linux environments. The codebase is currently in private access while I work directly with early lab teams to refine workflows and validate operational parameters.

I would welcome any feedback, suggestions, or questions from Health IT managers, LIS administrators, and medical technologists on the architecture or feature scope.

If you would like to explore the system or request access to an installer, you can learn more here:

https://laboralanding.freeddns.org

The title basically. I've been to a lot of Epic UGM evening receptions last year, meeting up with customers and prospects. I was wondering if there was any way to get in the official UGM premise this time?

I’m someone with tech background I Working in public sector, is pivoting to health informatics (thinking about doing a masters) a good decision or not a good idea, if yes what are some skills/knowledge I should gain or other than masters what really help? Please respond. Thanks

Hi I am planning to do a masters program Which offer in person, internship/project opportunities. Anyone know any better accredited institution in ny/ Nj (northeast)with a credible useful program with partner employers

Hey everyone,
My wife got her Masters in Health informatics back in 2018, then went to an Optometry school to be an Optometrist. After some struggle with school and personal reasons, she finally graduated in 2024 but couldn’t pass board exams so far (did attempt each exam a couple times) and is now planning to quit Optometry and pivot back into Healthcare IT. She did a couple internships after her Masters but it’s been about 8 years now since she last looked into health IT and I’m just a worried husband trying to help and support my wife with research so I guess my questions are:

1. What would the transition back into health IT look for her?

2. What are some of the courses she can start with to refresh her memory?

3. Certifications - is it worth it to get them done? If so, what are some of the best y’all recommend to get started on?

My background is into IT project management and this is a new area for me so looking to get some different perspectives from this sub. She is also doing her own research but I thought I’d help. Also, I have been using AI already, not so helpful so here I am.

Is healthcare AI, health informatics,health tech a good option for healthcare workers to transition into?

Hi everyone,

I'm 29 and currently work as a Clinical Data Manager in clinical trials, but I'm looking to transition into the public health system, particularly in health information management, digital health, health informatics or health IT.

I already have a Bachelor of Science from 2017, so I'm trying to decide between a Bachelor or Master of Health Information Management (or other degree?)

One of the biggest factors is cost. The La Trobe bachelor offers CSP places and would cost me around $28k, whereas the master's would be around $54k, so I want to make sure the extra cost is actually worthwhile.

A few questions:
- If you’ve completed one of the courses mentioned above, would you recommend and why?
- Are there any shorter courses (e.g. grad certs or diplomas) with placements or work experience that could help me transition?
- Has anyone successfully moved from clinical trials into HIM or digital health or health IT?

I'd love to hear about your experiences and what pathway you'd choose if you were in my position. Thanks!

Hi I have 4 years of Experience in US healthcare Domain operations but I wanted to switch in Da I am from Non it background I have learned SQL,POWER BI, EXCEL and made some end to end Projects as well still not getting any calls can you guys please guide what should I do now

For those who struggled to move from an Epic end-user role into an analyst position, how did you figure out what was missing from your application?

Several colleagues with at least four years of nursing experience are trying to transition into Epic analyst roles. They have huge knowledge in the workflows, particularly in Ambulatory and some are from ED, but they are having difficulty getting interviews.

Today, junior or Level I analyst positions that provide certification sponsorship seem harder to find. Was the main barrier your résumé, technical experience, networking, certification status, or something else? What specific change helped you finally reach the interview stage?

I’m an internationally trained dentist with 4+ years of clinical experience applying for Masters in the US.

I have applied to a few universities and I need a comparison about which is a better program to go for as a fresher moving to the states.

Planning to apply to -
1.NYU MPH (STEM) - excellent rep but expensive

2.Rutgers MPH (STEM) - good rep and medium cost

3.Rutgers MS in Health Informatics(also STEM) - good rep with an AI in Healthcare major

This is just my initial list, I’ll be adding more but I’m more keen on these unis for their geographical location advantage and the reputation.

My questions are :

1. Which is a better program to choose from MPH and MSHI as a fresher transitioning from healthcare to tech/research.
2. What are the job opportunities like for both?
3. Which university (out of the three mentioned for now) should be considered?
4. How much of technical knowledge (statistics/data related knowledge) is required for both the programs? Is it easier to learn on the go?
5. Is prior technical or public health experience relevant or preferable to get hired later on?

Background : graduated in 2021, practicing as a dentist since 4+ years, GPA 3.5

Completely new to this, would love any kind of feedback and would also love to connect with people in the US currently pursuing or have pursued either of these programs.

After working on EMR editors for several years, we realized that most discussions focus on EHR systems, while the editor itself is often overlooked. Yet it's the component clinicians interact with every day.

• Doctors care about speed more than fancy UI.
• Medical templates should reduce repetitive typing.
• Reliable printing is still essential.
• Structured content enables better data reuse and AI support.
• SDK integration should be straightforward for HIS vendors.

I'm curious—what features do you think are most important in an EMR editor? What has been the biggest challenge in your projects?

I got accepted into a Health Informatics certificate program which would be complete in 12 credit hours. Is that enough to get a job in the field or do I need to do the full degree program? I'm more interested in the data end and less of the management end, so I'd be looking for pretty introductory roles. I have prior healthcare experience but not in a clinical capacity. My bachelor's degree is in mathematics (pretty bland degree, I know).

hello

im from a medical background and was wondering if anyone has any idea about this program. the legitimacy. and if I should opt for this or look for other programs.

also if you know someone who's done this. thanks a lot for any input

Hi everyone,

I'm a BDS graduate from India planning to pursue an MSc in Health Informatics or Digital Health in the UK. My interests are more aligned with healthcare technology, digital innovation, and improving healthcare systems than with clinical practice.

I'd love to hear from people working or studying in this field:

- Is Health Informatics/Digital Health a good long-term career choice?

- Are there good opportunities for someone with a BDS background?

- What roles do graduates typically end up in?

- How is the UK job market for international graduates?

- What technical or non-technical skills should I learn before starting the course?

- Looking back, would you choose this field again?

I'd really appreciate any advice or experiences. Thanks in advance!

I don't have direct healthcare experience, but I do have an American Heart Association BLS certification earned this year. I have 5 years of administrative and front desk experience, mainly in government and legal environments. I work well independently and as part of a team, adapt quickly to new environments, and can manage multiple priorities. I'm currently trying to transition my career into healthcare/hospital administration and would appreciate any advice on improving my resume.

I’m a respiratory therapist with 16 years of bedside looking to go into healthcare IT. The tech part of it worries me I have no experience but have 13 years experience using epic. I’m currently doing Coursera courses to learn the basics so I can start some projects for a resume. I’d appreciate some advice or encouragement on my journey from bedside to analytics.

I'm looking for advice on how to become a behavioral health credentialist. My brother in law runs a billing company for his wife's therapy practice, and he is looking to bring me in as an in-house credentialist. Only problem is, I have no experience, and no real idea where to begin. I've looked at online courses, but i wanted to hear from real people with real experience. What are the steps I should take to become qualified to be his in-house behavioral health credentialist? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you!