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, 14 ACMI Fellows; 10 FAMIA Fellows; 5 IAHSI Fellows; 4 AIMBE Fellows; 1 AAAS Fellow
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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McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston invites you to join us and discover the incredible opportunities that await you at McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics.
Join us for a powerful talk by Dr. Muoi Trinh, a national leader in health care sustainability, as she shares how Mount Sinai Health System eliminated high-impact anesthetic gases like desflurane, dramatically reduced nitrous oxide usage, and is now leading bold decarbonization efforts. These initiatives contributed to Mount Sinai receiving multiple 2024 Practice Greenhealth Awards.
This event offers practical insights for anyone in clinical care, public health, sustainability, or policy and shows how health care systems can drive real progress on climate responsibility and health equity. Bonus Opportunity: Students, faculty, and staff are invited to a pre-talk networking session with Dr. Trinh for an informal conversation and Q&A.
Pizza will be provided!
Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Texas A&M International University - 5201 University Blvd, Laredo, TX 78041
UTHealth Houston's Third and Final GET PHIT Summit focuses on linking professionals, students, and communities. Join us to celebrate our achievements in public health informatics and technology, reflect on our journey, and embrace future challenges.
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.
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