Academic Forum Health Informatics Educator of the Year Award

The Academic Forum Health Informatics Educator of the Year Award recognizes an exceptional AMIA member who has made significant and sustained contributions to health informatics education. This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate excellence in teaching, curriculum innovation, and workforce development, as well as a commitment to mentoring the next generation of informatics professionals.

This award is sponsored by the AMIA Academic Forum and approved by the AMIA Executive Committee and AMIA Board of Directors.

Nominations

Nominations are closed.

2027 nominations open in May 2027.

Through this award, AMIA celebrates those who elevate the standards of education in this interdisciplinary and dynamic field, and who contribute meaningfully to building a diverse, skilled, and future-ready informatics workforce.

Award recipients are recognized at the AMIA Annual Symposium and invited to share their work at the Academic Forum Virtual Retreat.

2025 Winner

William R. Hersh, MD, FACMI, FAMIA, FACP, FIAHSI

Oregon Health & Science University

Eligibility Criteria

All current AMIA members are eligible.
Nominees must have demonstrated excellence and impact in health informatics education.

Evaluation Criteria

Nominees will be evaluated based on:

Years of service in AMIA and other informatics-related organizations
Academic Forum membership, service, and contributions
Contributions to support innovation in education
Work/service to address gaps in educational needs in the field
Presentations and publications in health informatics education
Evidence of work to support student success
Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in informatics education