Survey of clinical informatics fellows graduating 2016–2024: experiences before and during fellowship

Author:

Kim Ellen1ORCID,Van Cain Melissa23ORCID,Hron Jonathan45ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham & Women’s Hospital , Boston, Massachusetts, USA

2. Department of Pediatrics, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

3. Department of Medical Informatics, The University of Oklahoma-Tulsa , Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

4. Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics, Boston Children’s Hospital , Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5. Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School , Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Abstract

Abstract Objective To describe experiences and activities of Clinical Informatics (CI) fellows since the first fellowships were accredited in 2014. Materials and Methods We performed a voluntary and anonymous survey of 394 alumni and current clinical informatics fellows from the graduating classes of 2016–2024 in the summer of 2022. Results We received 198 responses; 2% declined to participate. Most were male (62%), White (39%), 31–40 years old (72%), from primary care specialties (54%) and nonprocedural specialties (95%), and without prior informatics experience or any careers before medicine. Most fellows (87–94%) participated significantly in operations, research, coursework, quality improvement, and clinical care activities during fellowship. Discussion Women, underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities, and procedural physicians were underrepresented. Many incoming CI fellows did not have an informatics background. During CI fellowship, trainees earned Master’s degrees and certificates, were exposed to many different types of CI activities, and were able to spend most of their time pursuing projects that supported their personal career goals. Conclusion These findings represent the most comprehensive report to date of CI fellows and alumni. Physicians without prior informatics experience who are interested in CI should be encouraged to apply because CI fellowship provides a strong foundation of informatics knowledge while supporting fellows’ personal career goals. There remains a lack of women and underrepresented minorities in CI fellowship programs; efforts to expand the pipeline are needed.

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Subject

Health Informatics

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