MS in Medical Informatics – On-Campus

Capstone summary: 

Students will apply and refine their computational and investigative skillset toward a research project in medical or health informatics in the capstone experience offered with this MS degree. This three-month experience culminates in a white paper and research presentation. This course trains students in professional skills such as executing a research project using healthcare data and/or electronic health records, scientific writing, and presenting to a larger audience which may not have the domain expertise and background in medical informatics. The goal for this experience is to prepare students with high-value professional skills necessary in the healthcare systems workforce in addition to the skills gained through degree coursework. As medical informatics continues to expand and demand interdisciplinary training, professional skills sharpened in a multidisciplinary space such as this capstone experience will increase student success in the field.  

The capstone experience includes preparatory coursework and a capstone course. 

Capstone experience overview:  

• Winter Term: Capstone preparation course (0.5 Units)  
• Summer Term: Capstone course (3.0 Units)  

Available capstone tracks:  

• Individual project with a Dartmouth PI 
• External internship experience 
• Student-led group project using publicly available data