Master of Science in Clinical Informatics Management

Developing Leaders to Transform Health Care

The Master of Science in Clinical Informatics Management (MCiM) is a 12-month management program for working professionals seeking to become leaders in harnessing digital innovations to deliver high-quality, cost-effective health care.

Uniquely blending Stanford’s renowned expertise across medicine, technology, and business, MCiM is the only interdisciplinary program on the West Coast designed for current and emerging leaders in health care and technology – early- to mid-career professionals, physicians, clinicians, faculty, researchers, and medical students, and recent college graduates.

The program features in-person classes held at Stanford every other weekend. Students will gain core business and technology competencies as part of a diverse, collaborative educational environment, learning how to apply business models, clinical informatics tools, as well as ethical insights to the digital transformation of medicine. 

Pursuing the Master in Clinical Informatics Management (MCiM) program at Stanford University is a strategic decision for professionals seeking to transform healthcare. This program provides the tools to help you discover ways to apply digital technologies from AI/ML, to large language models, computer vision, and ambient intelligence to create novel healthcare solutions for existing organizations or new ventures. This perspective makes MCiM a compelling choice for those who desire to be at the forefront of healthcare.

In the MCiM program, you will not only gain access to Stanford's world-class resources and faculty, but also become part of a network of forward-thinking professionals dedicated to MCiM's mission. The program's emphasis on real-world applications ensures that you can immediately apply what you learn to your current role, making a tangible impact in your workplace.

MCiM is a unique program, offering students the opportunity to become part of the vibrant Stanford community while still working full-time. This flexibility allows professionals to continue advancing their careers while gaining invaluable expertise and knowledge. The program's structure is tailored to accommodate the busy schedules of working professionals, ensuring that you can seamlessly integrate your studies with your current job responsibilities.

By joining Stanford's MCiM program you position yourself at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation. This program is more than an academic journey; it's a pathway to becoming a leader in the evolving digital revolution in healthcare. The founder of MCiM, Kevin Schulman, professor of medicine and business, has been a leader in health management education for over two decades. He is joined by an exceptional group of faculty drawn from the schools of medicine, business, and engineering here at Stanford.