New edition 2025 International Diploma in Health Information Systems

Applications are open until August 30.

DESCRIPTION

The International Diploma “Sistemas de Información en Salud: Requisitos para un Diseño e
Implementación Exitosos” seeks to reduce the existing gap in communication between clinical and informatics teams in health systems, providing important tools for understanding the needs of each group. The purpose of this diploma is to develop advanced competencies in health information systems (HIS) that allow the design of informatics solutions, recognize methodologies and management tools, apply project approaches for their implementation, identify basic concepts of interoperability and telemedicine, which will improve clinical management and data collection for epidemiological and public health purposes.

OBJECTIVE

This diploma is aimed at providing fundamental tools for strengthening interdisciplinary and reducing the communication gap between clinical and informatics teams in order to generate reliable, complete and timely information in the health area.

CERTIFICATION

Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate from the University of Chile and a certificate from the University of Heidelberg.

ORGANIZERS

University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg Center for Latin America and University of Chile.

Academic Directors

• Steffen Härtel, PhD. Academic Director, Center for Medical Informatics and Telemedicine,
  Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile.
• Nils Benning, PhD. Academic Director, Institute for Medical Biometry and Informatics,
  Department of Medical Informatics, Heidelberg University.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Modality: Hybrid: activities include face-to-face classes with an online platform for international and regional students.
• Start date: September 15, 2025
• End date: December 13, 2025
• Cost of the program: $1.900.000.

CONTENTS

• Introductory Module (M0): Digital Transformation in Health Care.
• Module 1 (M1): Electronic clinical records.
• Module 2 (M2): Medical Documentation and Terminologies.
• Module 3 (M3): Management of health information systems and telemedicine.

NEW! English for Academic Purposes course available at HCLA. If you enroll in the diploma, you are eligible for a total price for this course of 80.000 CLP.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Motivation letter
2. Curriculum vitae (maximum 1 page)
3. Certificate of degree or bachelor's degree
4. Demonstrable knowledge of English

Program subject to a minimum number of participants.

HOW TO APPLY?

1. Complete the application form and attach:
   • Letter of motivation
   • Curriculum vitae (max. 1 page)
   • Bachelor's degree certificate or equivalent
   • Proof of English language skills
2. We will send you a confirmation of receipt
3. Then we will let you know if you have been accepted so you can complete your registration.

• Academic contact:

  abell@heidelbergcenter.cl

• Payment inquiries:

  heidelberg-center@heidelbergcenter.cl

Apply here