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; 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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Become an ICON
Join us for a simple but powerful wellness activity inspired by Tom Rath and Donald Clifton’s book, How Full Is Your Bucket? An uplifting way to promote emotional well-being, social connection, and appreciation.
Every day, our words and actions can either “fill” or “empty” someone’s emotional bucket. This activity invites all students, staff, and faculty to take part in small acts of kindness and recognition that make a big difference.
How it works
“Thank you for helping me with…”
“You made my day better when…”
“I appreciate your hard work on…”
Let’s fill each other’s buckets one drop of appreciation at a time.
Thursday, November 13th
Join anytime throughout the day!
6767 Bertner Avenue | Mitchell BSRB Commons
Wellness Event at the School of Dentistry in collaboration with the School of Behavioral Health Sciences
Take a break to Brew, Renew, and Reflect
Join us for a relaxing tea and journaling session designed to help you unwind, recharge, and find a moment of calm during a busy semester.
Location: Alumni Circle (4th Floor)
Date: Thursday, November 13th
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Come sip some tea, reflect, and take care of yourself. You deserve it!
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.