HIMSS24, the annual Global Health Conference & Exhibition hosted by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), brings together health informatics and technology policy makers, vendors, leaders, instructors and students for networking, career development and discussion about the healthcare industry’s biggest issues today.
This year, professional development is a strong focus of the conference. Understanding how to prepare yourself for a career in healthcare means knowing how to properly leverage connections and relationships while also understanding innovations and future trends. Whether you’re a seasoned healthcare informatics professional or seeking your first career steps in the healthcare field, HIMSS24 offers sessions and panels tailored towards your professional development goals. HIMSS24 professionals are showcasing a variety of professional development panels and events. A few key learning objectives and outcomes from some of these sessions include:
- Fully capitalizing on internships to advance your career.
- Getting career advisement, headshots, and LinkedIn Profile and Resume Review.
- Learning how to identify positive career opportunities.
- Exploring the advantages of interdisciplinary collaborative research and the importance of communication and cooperation among professionals across healthcare fields.
- Discovering measurable attributes for better surgical outcomes.
- Understanding the impact of nursing innovation on local, national and global communities, health and economic prosperity.
From career networking and development to practical insight on the latest happenings in healthcare, HIMSS24 strives to offer the most meaningful experience for healthcare professionals to develop their skills and knowledge in their field and help the healthcare industry become more efficient and innovative.
Here are some of the professional development sessions and opportunities presented at HIMSS24:
Crafting Excellence through Internships, Mentorships, and Personal Branding
Time: Wednesday, March 13 | 10:00 am – 10:50 am
Location: W110A
This session showcases how to properly leverage mentorships towards career growth and discover your own personal brand to help differentiate yourself in the healthcare job market.
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The Impact of Convergence Medicine on Healthcare and Medical Technology
Time: Tuesday, March 12 | 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Location: W209C
This session covers the rise in convergence medicine from collaborative research between medicine and engineering.
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Resume Review/LinkedIn Profile Review
Time: Wednesday, March 13 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: W110A
Get free, 10-minute resume and LinkedIn profile review sessions from career experts.
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Professional Headshot | Portrait Studio
Time: Wednesday, March 13 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: W110A
Get a free professional headshot at the conference for your work, LinkedIn, resume, or other personal branding needs.
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Time: Wednesday, March 13 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: W230A
Explore the responsibilities of stabilizing the core functions of running military hospitals.
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Machine Learning Techniques for Improved Surgical Outcomes and Patient Care
Time: Wednesday, March 13 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: W204A
Develop a framework for evaluating surgeon performance through quantitative and qualitative measures.
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Time: Wednesday, March 13 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: W110A
Receive personalized career advice in 20-minute sessions.
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What Comes Next? The Future of the Health Information Workforce
Time: Wednesday, March 13 | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: W224E
Presenters show how organizations are developing opportunities to meet the dynamically changing needs of workforces.
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Leaders of Change: Evangelizing Culture of Innovation in Nursing
Time: Thursday, March 14 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: W206A
Explore leadership strategies to foster a culture of positive and transformative nursing innovation.
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Workforce of the Future Sessions
HIMSS24 offers many session opportunities focused on nursing informatics. Be sure to check out the full session lineup and leverage these sessions towards your professional development in nursing informatics.
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Certified Professional in Digital Health Transformation Strategy (CPDHTSSM) Exams
The Certified Professional in Digital Health Transformation Strategy (CPDHTSSM) is a certification program designed to demonstrate your knowledge and competence in digital health transformation strategy – including person-enabled health, measurement and improvement, and strategy, governance and organizational management. Please note exam registration is not complete until you have registered for the exam. To complete your exam registration, please register through the HIMSS Conference website.
Time: Tuesday, March 12 | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: W108B
Cost: $1199 Member/$1399 Non-Member/$1099 Organizational Affiliate
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Time: Tuesday, March 12 | 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: W108B
Cost: $1199 Member/$1399 Non-Member/$1099 Organizational Affiliate
USF Health will be attending HIMSS24 and can be located in Lobby B, Professional Development Campus, PD21.
