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MD/MSCI

MD/Master of Science in Clinical Informatics (MSCI)

The Doctor of Medicine (MD)/Master of Science in Clinical Informatics (MSCI) Dual Degree Program is designed to facilitate the integration of these two academic programs. The MSCI was created for physicians and other healthcare professionals who are committed to improving the quality of care provided to patients by analyzing information collected by healthcare organizations. The MSCI is organized around two 12-credit graduate certificates in Clinical Informatics and Data Science, along with hands-on practicums and conferences. The program is a joint effort between the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) and the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). 

Timeline & Program Completion

The dual degree program is completed in 5 years.

  • The MD curriculum is spread over 4 years of study (years 1-3 and year 5).
  • To obtain the MSCI degree, students earn an additional 34 credit hours, including 26 credits from MSCI core courses and 8 credits of electives. 
    • 6 credits during the first summer
    • 20 credits in year 4 (the “step-out” year)
    • 8 credits taken at the School of Medicine will count as electives toward both the MSCI and MD degrees 

The MSCI requires successful completion of a Clinical Informatics Practicum, which will also satisfy the Scholarly Project requirement of the MD FRCT course. 

Sample Schedule

Below is a sample schedule for the 5-year MD/MSCI Program.

 

Admissions

Prospective students can apply to this program through the School of Medicine application process.

Current students may also apply after they have matriculated as MD-only candidates. To initiate the admissions process, current medical students must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the Office of Student Research by December 15 of their first year of medical school.

Submit the LOI via email–

To: Dr. Rick Matteson (DMatteson@som.umaryland.edu)
Cc: Fiama Romero (FRomero@som.umaryland.edu)

Tuition

Tuition and fees for the MSCI are charged per credit hour. 

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