HP641

This course provides students with real-world practical experience in the application and evaluation of heath care informatics. With faculty oversight and guidance, students are matched with a mentor working in a health care system (health care set- ting, physician practice group, pharmaceutical/biotech company, software company, or clinical research organization) and work 8-10 hours per week for one semester. Students collaborate with faculty and other students weekly to log in experiences and participate in a structured discussion board. Students may be opt to take HP 620 Field Experience in lieu of this course.