USF Health's Morsani College of Medicine

A Nationally Recognized Research University

Founded in 1956, the University of South Florida has grown into a dynamic and respected research university with more than 50,000 students representing more than 140 countries. We have traditional campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota as well as online degree programs that offer students convenience and flexibility in how they reach their education goals.

Founded in 1956

Over 50,000 Students

Students from
146 Countries

Campuses in Tampa,
Sarasota, & St. Pete

(Based on Fall 2019 enrollment)

Accreditation

The University of South Florida (USF) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, specialist and doctorate degrees.

Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of South Florida.

 

The health informatics accreditor of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Master of Science in Health Informatics degree has been affirmed through 2029. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.

himss benefits

As a result of meeting the Healthcare Information and Management System Society’s (HIMSS) rigorous standards for health IT education, USF Health has been named a HIMSS Approved Education Partner (AEP). USF Health is also a member of the HIMSS Academic Organizational Affiliate (AOA) program, qualifying eligible students for a complimentary HIMSS student membership, Learning Center access, and a variety of discounts. 

To learn more about the HIMSS student membership made available through the partnership between HIMSS and USF Health, click here.

HIMSS AEP Badge
HIMSS AOA

Faculty

USF Health’s Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida features physicians and other professionals who also are dedicated educators. Their efforts led to USF Health moving up significantly in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report rankings for Best Medical Schools in Research. The school also ranks 66 out of 139 universities in the number of National Institutes of Health grants received by faculty, according to the latest rankings from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.

Students can communicate with instructors in a variety of ways, including email, chat and discussion boards. They are dedicated to working with you to achieve your academic goals. For more information about our faculty, click here.

RankingS and Accolades

USF Health's Morsani College of Medicine

US News & World Report
  • Ranked 50th on 2024 list of Best Medical Schools: Research
Value Colleges
  • Ranked #1 on 2023 list of Top 50 Best Value Master’s Degrees in Health Informatics
Study.com
  • Ranked 4th on 2021 list of Best Online Master’s Degrees in Health Informatics
Best Colleges
  • Ranked 6th on 2024 list of Best Online Master’s in Health Informatics
  • Ranked 1st on 2020 list of Best Online Certificate in Health Informatics
 

University of South Florida

U.S. News & World Report
  • Ranked in top 15% of 2024 Best Global Universities
  • Ranked 45th on 2024 list of Best Colleges: Top Public Schools
  • Ranked 57th on 2024 list of Best Colleges: Best Value Schools
  • Ranked 58th on 2024 list of Best Colleges for Veterans
  • Ranked 46th on 2024 list of Most Innovative Schools
  • Ranked 89th on 2024 list of Best Colleges: National Universities
  • Ranked 14th on 2023 list of Best Online Graduate Computer Information Technology Programs
Times Higher Education
  • Ranked 3rd nationally and 30th internationally in the 2021 Impact Rankings 
  • Ranked 4th nationally on 2020 list of Best Golden Age Universities
  • Ranked 27th on 2020 list of Best Golden Age Universities worldwide
  • Ranked 1st in Florida and 6th nationally as 2020 Best Universities for Reducing Inequalities
Other Rankings and Accolades

USF Bull for Life

Once you become a University of South Florida graduate, you join tens of thousands of graduates around the world. There are many notable Bulls alumni, including current or retired chief executives at SeaWorld Parks, Walt Disney, FedEx and Google, former mayors and members of the U.S. Congress, and a university chancellor.

Classes

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Academic Calendar

SUMMER I – 2024

Application Deadline April 12, 2024
Start Date April 29, 2024
End Date June 23, 2024

SUMMER II – 2024

Application Deadline June 7, 2024
Start Date June 24, 2024
End Date August 18, 2024

FALL I – 2024

Application Deadline August 2, 2024
Start Date August 19, 2024
End Date October 13, 2024

FALL II – 2024

Application Deadline September 27, 2024
Start Date October 14, 2024
End Date December 8, 2024

SPRING I – 2025

Application Deadline December 13, 2024
Start Date January 6, 2025
End Date March 2, 2025

SPRING II – 2025

Application Deadline February 14, 2025
Start Date March 3, 2025
End Date April 27, 2025

SUMMER I – 2025

Application Deadline April 11, 2025
Start Date April 28, 2025
End Date June 22, 2025

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