Dataset Information

Medical student awareness of and interest in clinical informatics.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We aimed to investigate medical students' attitudes about Clinical Informatics (CI) training and careers.

Materials and methods

We distributed a web-based survey to students at four US allopathic medical schools.

Results

Five hundred and fifty-seven medical students responded. Interest in CI training opportunities (medical school electives, residency electives, or academic fellowships) surpassed respondents' prior awareness of these opportunities. Thirty percent of student respondents expressed at least some interest in a CI-related career, but they were no more aware of training opportunities than their peers who did not express such an interest.