Embark on a transformative journey in healthcare innovation with the Clinical Informatics Fellowship at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock. This comprehensive program is meticulously designed to cultivate the next generation of clinical informatics leaders, equipping fellows with the expertise and experience to excel in the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology. Our fellowship offers a structured curriculum, immersive rotations, and a capstone project, all within the dynamic environment of Baylor Scott & White Round Rock and its affiliated institutions.
Focused Rotations: Deep Dives into Clinical Informatics Subdomains
The cornerstone of our fellowship lies in its focused rotations, providing in-depth exposure to diverse subdomains within clinical informatics. Throughout the two-year program, fellows will engage in rotations such as:
- Laboratory Informatics: Gain expertise in the intricate world of laboratory information systems, data management, and workflow optimization within the laboratory setting.
- Bioinformatics: Explore the cutting-edge field of bioinformatics, learning to leverage biological data and computational tools to advance clinical decision-making and research.
- Ambulatory Informatics: Focus on the unique informatics challenges and opportunities within ambulatory care settings, including electronic health record (EHR) optimization for outpatient workflows and patient engagement.
- Information Systems: Develop a broad understanding of healthcare information systems, infrastructure, and their critical role in supporting clinical operations and data-driven healthcare delivery.
- Emergency Medicine Informatics: Address the fast-paced and critical environment of emergency medicine, focusing on informatics solutions that enhance efficiency, patient safety, and timely care.
- Inpatient Informatics: Delve into the complexities of inpatient clinical workflows and learn how informatics can optimize EHR utilization, improve patient care coordination, and enhance clinical decision support within the hospital setting.
- Elective Rotations: Tailor your learning experience with elective rotations, allowing you to delve deeper into areas of specific interest or explore emerging trends in clinical informatics, guided by your career aspirations.
- Capstone Rotations: Dedicate focused time to your capstone project, a significant scholarly endeavor that showcases your acquired skills and contributes meaningfully to the field of clinical informatics.
Core Program Components: Building a Foundation for Leadership
Beyond focused rotations, the fellowship integrates core components designed to foster well-rounded clinical informaticians:
- Clinical Informatics Core Activities: Engage in longitudinal activities that provide continuous involvement in ongoing clinical informatics initiatives at Baylor Scott & White. This includes participation in interdisciplinary IT planning meetings and informatics leadership through committee involvement, ensuring fellows are active contributors to real-world projects from day one.
- Research Opportunities: Baylor Scott & White Round Rock offers a rich environment for clinical informatics research. Fellows will be introduced to ongoing research initiatives and work closely with faculty mentors to design and execute a research project aligned with their interests and career goals. This research experience culminates in the capstone project, with expectations for presentation or publication in academic forums.
- Capstone Project: The capstone project is a defining element of the fellowship, encouraging fellows to take ownership of a substantial informatics project. This project, whether scholarly, clinical, or educational, serves as a culmination of their training and a launchpad for their future careers. Fellows are empowered to define, plan, and execute their projects independently, fostering essential skills in project management, resource allocation, and problem-solving.
- OHSU Clinical Informatics Graduate Certificate Program: Formalize your informatics education by completing an online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) or an equivalent program. This certificate program is aligned with the ACGME Clinical Informatics Milestones, ensuring a rigorous and comprehensive academic foundation.
- Journal Club: Sharpen your critical appraisal skills and stay abreast of the latest advancements in the field through the Informatics Journal Club. Fellows take a leadership role in organizing and presenting scholarly articles, contributing to a vibrant learning community within the Baylor Scott and White Informatics Consortium.
- Teaching Conference Presentations: Develop your teaching and communication skills by preparing and delivering clinical informatics lectures to trainees in other Baylor Scott & White graduate medical education programs. This experience enhances fellows’ ability to articulate complex informatics concepts to diverse audiences.
- Clinical Practice: Maintain your clinical expertise through the opportunity to dedicate up to 20% FTE to clinical practice in your primary specialty. The Program Director will work with fellows to ensure a balanced schedule that supports both fellowship training and ongoing clinical engagement.
Additional Educational Opportunities: Expanding Your Horizons
The Baylor Scott & White Round Rock Clinical Informatics Fellowship is committed to providing a wealth of educational resources beyond the core curriculum. Fellows will have access to opportunities such as Epic Physician Builder training, enabling hands-on experience with a leading EHR platform. Furthermore, access to third-party lectures and seminars on diverse informatics topics ensures fellows are continuously exposed to the breadth and depth of the field.
Sample Fellowship Schedule
| Month | Site | Rotation | Longitudinal Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | Introduction to Clinical Informatics | OHSU, CP |
| 2 | R | Laboratory Informatics | OHSU, CP, JC, CICA |
| 3 | R | Laboratory Informatics | OHSU, CP, JC, TC, CICA |
| 4 | R | Bioinformatics | OHSU, CP, JC, CICA |
| 5 | R | Bioinformatics | OHSU, CP, JC, CICA |
| 6 | R | Ambulatory Informatics | OHSU, CP, JC, TC, CICA |
| 7 | R | Ambulatory Informatics | OHSU, CP, JC, CICA |
| 8 | R | Information Systems | OHSU, CP, JC, CICA |
| 9 | R | Information Systems | OHSU, CP, JC, TC, CICA |
| 10 | R | Emergency Medicine Informatics | OHSU, CP, JC, CICA |
| 11 | R | Emergency Medicine Informatics | OHSU, CP, JC, CICA |
| 12 | R, T | Elective | OHSU, CP, JC, TC, CICA |
| 13 | R | Healthcare Analytics | OHSU, CP, JC, CICA |
| 14 | R | Healthcare Analytics | OHSU, CP, JC, CICA |
| 15 | R, T | Capstone | OHSU, CP, JC, TC, CICA |
| 16 | R | Leadership | OHSU, CP, JC, CICA |
| 17 | R | Inpatient Informatics | OHSU, CP, JC, CICA |
| 18 | R | Inpatient Informatics | OHSU, CP, JC, TC, CICA |
| 19 | R, T | Elective | OHSU, CP, JC, CICA |
| 20 | R, T | Capstone | OHSU, CP, JC, CICA |
| 21 | R, T | Elective | OHSU, CP, JC, TC, CICA |
| 22 | R, T | Elective | OHSU, CP, JC, CICA |
| 23 | R, T | Elective | OHSU, CP, JC, CICA |
| 24 | R, T | Capstone | OHSU, CP, JC, TC, CICA |
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| Key | |
|---|---|
| R | Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock |
| T | Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple |
| OHSU | Oregon Health & Science University graduate certificate program |
| CP | clinical practice |
| CICA | clinical informatics core activities |
| JC | informatics journal club |
| TC | teaching conference presentation |
Conclusion: Shape the Future of Healthcare at Baylor Scott & White Round Rock
The Clinical Informatics Fellowship at Baylor Scott & White Round Rock offers a unique and enriching training experience for physicians seeking to become leaders in this dynamic field. With its comprehensive curriculum, dedicated faculty, and access to cutting-edge resources, this fellowship provides the ideal platform to propel your career in clinical informatics and contribute to the future of healthcare. Join us at Baylor Scott & White Round Rock and become a driving force in healthcare innovation.
