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First Accreditation of a Medical Informatics Program by the European Federation of Medical Informatics: Experiences
Elske Ammenwerth
34 - 35
10.3233/SHTI210085
Research Article
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume 279: Navigating Healthcare Through Challenging Times
Abstract

Background:

European universities offer a variety of programs in Medical Informatics. The Europen Federation of Medical Informatics (EFMI) offers accreditation of these programs.

Objectives:

To describe the process of EFMI accreditation of a new Austrian master’s program and reflect on accreditation benefits.

Methods:

Reflection on feedback and experiences at UMIT TIROL

Results:

Accreditation needs quite some preparation but offers essential opportunities for self-reflection and feedback by international experts.

Conclusion:

Besides national accreditation, medical informatics programs can benefit from the accreditation through international organizations.

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