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; 3 AMIA Signature Awardees, 20 ACMI Fellows; 10 FAMIA Fellows; 5 IAHSI Fellows; 4 AIMBE Fellows; 2 AAAS 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.
Explore Our Research Centers
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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Become an ICON
Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare, education, and biomedical research. Through the UTHealth Houston AI Hub, faculty, researchers, clinicians, and students are advancing the responsible use of AI to improve patient care, accelerate discovery, and prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.
The CDHI Informatics Summit brings together professionals, innovators, and thought leaders from UTHealth Houston and the broader healthcare community to explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence and digital health technologies in clinical care. This year’s theme, Star Wars: From Foundation to Future: Advancing Healthcare Informatics Together, emphasizes the journey ahead: honoring what we’ve built, investing in our people, and shaping what comes next. Sustainable innovation doesn’t happen by accident; it happens when experience guides curiosity and when we move forward together.
Join us for PASS Day 2026 to learn how to shape your graduate success and gain valuable insights from a panel of faculty members. The event will highlight the school's five graduate concentrations:
We’re pleased to invite students across the UT System to an upcoming UT REAL Health AI webinar on Qualified Health Platform for Students.
UT REAL (Research, Engineering, Application, and Lab) Health AI is a systemwide initiative focused on responsibly advancing the use of artificial intelligence across the UT System. By connecting expertise across institutions, it aims to improve patient care and safety, advance research, and prepare the workforce and learners for an AI-enabled future.
About the Webinar
This 60-minute interactive session is designed to help students build practical, responsible AI skills they can apply throughout their education and into their future careers. Participants will learn how to use Qualified Health effectively while developing AI skills that extend beyond any single platform or tool.
Through demonstrations and practical examples, the session will explore how AI can support learning, research, writing, data analysis, and career preparation—while emphasizing critical thinking, verification, privacy, and academic integrity.
Date & Time
September 23rd, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Location
Virtual (Zoom link will be shared upon registration)
What to Expect
Explore Qualified Health Before the Webinar
Feel free to explore the Qualified Health platform before attending the session. Visit https://chat.qualifiedhealthai.com/ and log in using your institutional email address.
Please register using the link below to receive the webinar details:
https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0031-0030-858f97b7553140e19ea9a36e71c9556f
Registration deadline: September 21st, 2026, by the end of the day
Whether you are new to AI or already using it in your coursework, research, or professional development, this session will provide practical approaches for working with AI more effectively and responsibly.
We look forward to your participation!
Best regards,
REAL-AI Education & Upskilling Workgroup
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.