Allied medical sciences

Health Information Technology (HIT) focuses on the use of digital technologies and systems within the healthcare sector. As a branch of medical science, it encompasses the collection, storage, processing, retrieval, and exchange of health-related data through computer hardware and software. This discipline enhances communication across healthcare domains, supports informed decision-making, and facilitates the seamless exchange of medical knowledge.

Mission

The main mission of the Health Information Technology department is to train specialized and experienced personnel who can work in the management of health information technology in medical centers, including data collection and analysis, organization, classification, storage, and retrieval of information, and also provide consulting in the design of clinical software systems. They can also analyze health indicators and collaborate with IT engineers in the design and implementation of health care information systems.

Vision

The Health Information Technology department intends to take steps toward training skilled and efficient professionals by strengthening scientific, hardware, and software infrastructures and provide necessary and practical training to students.

Furthermore, by utilizing a research platform, it aims to connect modern information technologies with the health and clinical sector, ultimately contributing to the enhancement of the academic and research standing of the faculty.

Key Strengths 

• The presence of diverse specialists in the department, including the fields of Health Information Management, Medical Records Education, Computer Science, and Medical Informatics.
• An adequate number of faculty members in the group, including two Associate Professors in Medical Informatics, one associate Professor in Health Information Management, two Assistant Professor in Health Information Management, one ssociate Professor in Computer Science, one Instructor in Medical Records Education.
• Committed, experienced, and specialized faculty members within the department.
• Existence of a common language and collaborative mindset among department members regarding departmental programs.
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability among members of department.
• A positive attitude toward progress, change, and the active involvement of young members of department.
• Attracting research-oriented students and conducting the student research projects.
• A satisfactory percentage of students being admitted into higher levels of education.
• The potential for generating revenue for the Vice-Chancellor of Education through self-funded and international students in this department.
• Possession of Medical Informatics and Health Information Technology laboratories.
• Effective collaboration with the university’s educational and clinical centers, as well as with the heads of Health Information Management and Information Technology departments.
• Active participation of faculty members in the successful implementation of internship and practicum programs.