McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics is shaping the future of patient care, disease prevention, and biomedical discovery by transforming data into innovative solutions powered by artificial intelligence, data science, and informatics. We are the only biomedical informatics program with advanced doctoral degrees in Texas and the largest and only free-standing informatics school in the nation. Explore the education and research opportunities offered within our three departments.
Only informatics program in Texas with advanced doctoral degrees.
Only freestanding school among 100+ AMIA Academic Forum Institutions.
One of the largest internationally, with more than 130 regular and adjunct faculty and more than 400 graduate students.
Affordable in-state and out-of-state tuition.
2 PECASE Awardees; 14 ACMI Fellows; 10 FAMIA Fellows; 5 IAHSI Fellows.
Located in the Texas Medical Center,
the largest in the world.
Our faculty train the next generation of scientists through graduate certificate programs, dual degree programs, master’s programs, and doctoral programs for future careers as cognitive scientists, statisticians, hospital administrators, pharmacists, and more.
Whether researching molecules or entire populations, our faculty and students have the power to unlock life-changing discoveries, including new technology, improved health care delivery, and disease prevention. Our team leads research and programs that range from enhancing artificial intelligence and machine learning to helping inform and improve the global response to COVID-19.
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D. Bradley “Brad” McWilliams, a longtime supporter of UTHealth Houston, made a transformative commitment to the School of Biomedical Informatics to bolster our mission of enhancing human health through data science. In gratitude for his visionary investment, the school is named D. Bradley McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics.
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Join the UTHealth Houston Institute on Aging in making strides against Alzheimer’s disease during the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s event.
The institute is a proud sponsor of this year’s event, slated for Saturday, Nov. 9, at University of Houston’s Lynn Eusan Park, 4800 Calhoun Road.
Join the UTHealth Houston walking team on the Alzheimer's Association website, or donate funds to the cause. The Institute on Aging aims to unite all the schools together in one team, showing the university’s role in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
The Institute on Aging believes everyone plays a crucial role in supporting those affected by Alzheimer’s disease, so it’s stepping up to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s — to show unwavering support for individuals and families impacted by this devastating condition.
Join the institute and walk together, hand in hand, to raise awareness, funds, and hope for a future free from Alzheimer’s.
The walk benefits the Alzheimer’s Association, which provides research funding to institutions like UTHealth Houston, as well as educational materials for physicians and patients.
For more information about the walking team or event, contact Monica Bennett, senior administrative assistant, at [email protected].
Join us for the annual UTHealth Houston Sports Day! Come meet fellow students from all schools and enjoy some friendly competition!
Featuring:
The winning school (for the day and Wellness Week) will win the first official UTHealth Houston Sports Day Championship Trophy!
Register Early to ensure your spot on your school's team!
Free water, sports drinks, healthy snacks, lunch, and giveaways will be provided.
The SIC looks forward to your participation in Sports Day!
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) is a peer-reviewed, accreditation process for both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. This designation ensures that accredited schools continuously improve the quality of health information management and health informatics education to meet healthcare workforce needs.
HIMSS Approved Education Partners (AEP) are educational programs that demonstrate that their educational development activities meet the rigorous standards of quality, as identified by HIMSS. AEPs are authorized to offer HIMSS-approved healthcare and health information technology education and training programs that prepare candidates for advanced knowledge in health IT and healthcare.
SBMI is a PMI Authorized Training Partner. With this designation, you can be assured that your training has been vetted by the Project Management Institute to meet their exacting standards.
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is the body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges has six core values. They are:
SACSCOC is an institutional accreditor that employs an accountable and transparent peer review process which assures educational quality and integrity, fosters continuous self-improvement, and promotes student success.