1. Required Course Project
Jennifer Garvin, PhD, MBA, RHIA, CTR, CPHQ, CCS, FAHIMA
Faculty for Course Projects

2. Objectives Review project deliverable due dates Explore project topics
Discuss project proposal and approval process
Describe final abstract and executive summary
Review presentation instructions
Questions & Answers

3. Project Deliverable Due Dates
July 23: Submit project proposal and receive approval
September 17: Executive Summary and Abstract due
TBD: Oral presentation of projects
We tentatively plan to have you present your projects at an in-person meeting during the AMIA conference. If you are not able to travel to the AMIA conference, we will propose an alternate plan.

4. Choosing a Project Topic
Problem
Think of a problem or issue that can be solved (or at least partially addressed) using informatics principles.
If possible, try to think of a problem that exists in your own work environment.

5. Choosing a Project Topic
Solution
Problem
Solution
Make sure the solution you propose addresses the problem you have identified.
Solution

7. Proposal for project: Due July 23
Proposal is a one page word document
Brief (250 words or less)
A description of the informatics problem,
The magnitude and scope of the problem,
The stakeholders,  
A general idea of the project plan (e.g., completion of a research paper, development of a clinical reminder, a pilot test of a revised process that involves principles of informatics practice or research)
Remember, your project plan does not have to be implemented to receive credit.

8. Faculty Response to Proposal
Approved or
Rethink and Resubmit
The feedback may include suggestions such as
expand/limit scope;
missing information; or
add more clarity to the description

9. Proceed with approved project: Final due by September 17th
TWO Final project documents
Executive summary
Abstract

10. Executive Summary (2-3 pages)
Background
Brief overview of problem.
Statement of purpose
Aims including business need and justification.
Literature Review of Evidence
Brief review of research and best practice references and sources applicable to the solution including learning points from the course.
Proposed Solution
Include description, project objectives, deliverables, stakeholders, measures of success, and current status of project.
References
Appendices (if applicable, not required)
Charts, diagrams, algorithm, tables, or supplemental material

11. Abstract (1 page)
The Abstract should include your name, and contact information and a brief summary of the project.
Required Elements
Background and description of the problem
Project Purpose and Aims
Proposed Solution
Project evaluation or measure of success
Summary of current status of the project

12. Grading Rubric

13. Oral Presentation Venue Format Time Limit Visual Aids
Tentatively at November AMIA conference in San Francisco, CA
Format
Small groups of about 5-10 people
Time Limit
5-10 minutes (save a little time for questions)
Visual Aids
Audiovisual equipment will not be available, but you can distribute handouts.
Do NOT bring or distribute PHI or PII (protected health information or personally identifiable information)

14. Questions You can also email me questions at any time.
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