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Clinical Informatics is an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)–recognized subspecialty at the intersection of patient care, data, and technology. As healthcare becomes increasingly digital, clinical informaticians ensure that technologies—such as Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Clinical...

The Clinical Informatics Subspecialty Board Examination is required for physicians seeking board certification in this subspecialty. It is administered annually and marks a key step following completion of an eligible training pathway. Eligibility and Application Eligibility requirements and...

From Fellowship to Practice Graduation from a Clinical Informatics fellowship marks a transition from structured training to applied leadership in healthcare, research, and industry. Fellows who complete ACGME-accredited programs join a growing community of physicians advancing the effective use of...

Getting Involved in Clinical Informatics at Your Institution Clinical informatics can be explored and applied in a range of settings—whether you are a medical student, resident, fellow, or practicing physician. You do not need to wait for formal training to begin building experience in the field...

Application Roadmap This Roadmap to Application, authored by Clinical Informatics Fellows and alumni, reflects the fellow perspective on preparing for and applying to Clinical Informatics fellowship programs. It is intended to support prospective applicants as they navigate the application process...

What Is Clinical Informatics? Clinical Informatics (CI) is a field dedicated to enhancing healthcare by leveraging technology and data. The discipline is often summarized by the Fundamental Theorem of Clinical Informatics, which describes how clinicians deliver care that is safer, more effective...

Clinical informatics (CI) is a growing field focused on improving patient care through data, technology, and workflow optimization. While there are multiple pathways into clinical informatics, completing a dedicated fellowship offers structured training, hands-on experience, and a clear path to...

Explore a Career in Clinical Informatics Clinical informatics brings together patient care, data, and technology to improve how healthcare is delivered. Physicians in this field lead the design and implementation of tools and systems that support safer, more effective care. Pathway to the...