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Introduction Welcome
Welcome from the biomedical informatics faculty at the College of Health Solutions!
This handbook is a guide for prospective and current graduate students in Health Informatics. The handbook provides an initial resource for answers to questions about the program, but additionally students are also encouraged to consult with the graduate support coordinator for any additional questions about the program.
Graduate College requirements define the basic policies for obtaining a degree from ASU, these policies can be found on the ASU Graduate College website located here. Additionally, Health Informatics has several additional requirements which are identified in this handbook.
Vision and mission
The Master in Advanced Study in health informatics provides training to an inclusive, multicultural, and multidisciplinary group of students. Our program affords students with fundamental and practical learning opportunities in the application of innovative informatics solutions in healthcare and population health. Through our program, we provide students with theoretical and applied knowledge in health informatics that they can employ for the betterment of the health outcomes from individuals to communities.
Program overview
The Master of Advanced Study (MAS) in health informatics was originally designed to offer professionals working in the field of health care an opportunity to earn a master-level degree on the use of information technology, data science, and knowledge representation to impact health and health care. The degree evolved to be an inclusive multicultural, multidisciplinary program that includes students with many different background and experiences in healthcare from student without health care experience to expert in healthcare that would like to advance their career as health informatics expert. Professionals in health and non-health fields acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills to transition to health informatics careers in this rapidly expanding field.
Core courses provide a background in health informatics, leadership theories and skills to lead and implement health informatics solutions, and the communication skills necessary to convey this complex information to a variety of audiences. While electives allow one to focus in the areas of clinical informatics, modern health information technology, and skills with data analysis, the degree prepares graduates to enhance their skills for careers in a wide range of healthcare settings.
Health informaticians work to develop and/or implement novel information technology for healthcare, computer science and knowledge management methodologies for disease prevention, treatment, more efficient and safer patient care delivery and decision support systems. This field requires interdisciplinarity teamwork, and close collaboration with clinicians, biomedical and computational scientists, knowledge management professionals, educators and health care consumers.
The MAS program is formatted to meet the needs of working professionals. It is offered entirely online and can be taken full-time or part-time. Courses are offered in condensed 7.5-week sessions. The degree plan is 30 credits including: 15 credits of Core Coursework, 12 credits of Electives, and 3 credits of Applied Project for the culminating experience.
Program contacts
Program director: Marcela Aliste, marcela.alistegomez@asu.edu
Graduate support coordinator: Jill Atwood, chsgrad@asu.edu
Program faculty: see Appendix A
Admission
Admission to the Health Informatics, MAS is available for Fall and Spring terms. See deadlines to apply. The final application deadlines are in place to ensure students will be processed in time for the application term. Applications will be reviewed by the admissions committee only once all materials have been received. Application status can be monitored in MyASU. Official admission decisions will be emailed to the student.
Quick Facts:
• Location: Online
• Start terms: Fall, Spring
• Time to completion: 1.5 years
Graduate admission requirements
ASU maintains minimum standards for consideration for admission to graduate programs. The program may establish requirements in excess of those established by the university.
• An earned bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S., or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an international institution officially recognized by that country.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate coursework is required to be considered for admission to an ASU graduate degree program.
• International applicants must provide proof of English proficiency.
Academic program requirements
In addition to the graduate admission requirements, the program requires the following as part of the application:
Undergraduate or graduate degrees– bachelor's or master's degree, in a related field such as biology, computer science, medicine, nursing, pharmacy or public health from a regionally accredited institution. English proficiency – test scores must be from within two years of anticipated program start date
Statement of purpose – max of 500 words, indicate your background, interest in the program, what you hope to accomplish, and career goals.
Reference – Contact information of one reference is required. The reference will be contacted via email to submit a letter of recommendation. The reference must be current or former professors or supervisors of related work experience. Examples of appropriate references include:
• a direct supervisor who can assess the applicant's professional performance
• a faculty member from the applicant's prior degree program who is well acquainted with the applicant's professional practice or academic achievement
• another professional (not a relative), such as an industry professional whom the applicant has worked closely with and who can speak to the applicant's readiness for graduate study
Resume or curriculum vitae – include related experiences and complete educational background in order of attendance; indicate GPA scale or context for grading system of international universities, if applicable
Provisional acceptance guidelines
In some instances, a student may be admitted provisionally and/or with a deficiency. Students should refer to the official admission letter sent by the Graduate College via MyASU to determine if they have been admitted with a provision and/or deficiency.
A provisional admission requires a student to maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA within a specified timeframe. If the 3.0 is not achieved by the end of the timeframe specified on the official admission letter, the student will be automatically dismissed from the degree program.
A deficiency requires a student to fulfill a competency area within a given timeframe. The academic program will monitor students with deficiencies. If a deficiency is not completed within the timeframe indicated on the official admission letter, the student may be recommended for dismissal from the academic program.
Pre-admission credit policy
Credit hours completed at ASU or at another regionally accredited U.S. institution or international institution officially recognized by that country, before the semester and year of admission to an ASU graduate degree program, are considered pre-admission credits. With the approval of the academic unit and the Graduate College, students may include a maximum of 15 graduate-level credit hours with grades of “B” or better that were not used toward a previous degree. Preadmission credits must have been taken within seven years of admission to the ASU degree or certificate program to be accepted. Certain types of graduate credits cannot be transferred to ASU (see the Graduate College Policy Manual). Official transcripts must be sent to Graduate Admission Services from the records office of the institution where the credits were earned.
Tuition and assistance
Tuition and fees
Tuition is set by ASU and the Arizona Board of Regents each year. View the general Tuition and Fees Schedule, or calculate a more specific estimate of charges using the ASU Tuition Estimator Information on residency requirements can be found at Residency for Tuition Purposes
The Health Informatics, MAS has a program fee of $350 per credit.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance is available through a variety of sources, including:
• College of Health Solutions scholarships
• Graduate College fellowships
• Traditional financial aid (loans and grants).
For more information and assistance, visit the Financial Aid website
Travel assistance
Financial assistance for travel related to conferences, workshops, or training related to a student’s graduate program is available through several resources.
• Graduate College travel awards
• Graduate and Professional Student Association travel grants
• College of Health Solutions student conference support
Curriculum and graduation requirements
Program requirements
The Health Informatics, MAS is comprised of 30 credits, including an applied project.
Required Core (15 credits)
• BMI 601 Fundamentals of Health Informatics (3)
• BMI 603 Health Informatics Database Modeling and Applications (3)
• BMI 604 Health Information Communication (3)
• BMI 614 Current Perspectives in Health Informatics (3)
• HCD 575 Health Care Transformation and Leadership (3)
Electives (12 credits)
• see electives section
Culminating Experience (3 credits)
• BMI 593 Applied Project (3)
Note: A grade of B or better is required in BMI 593.
No 400-level coursework may be used toward the requirements of this program.
Electives
Students must complete 12 credits of elective coursework. Electives should be selected in consultation with program faculty. Elective courses offered by the Health Informatics, MAS program include:
• BMI 598 Topic: Telemedicine (3)
• BMI 608 Project Management for Interdisciplinary Teams (3)
• BMI 613 Workflow Analysis and Redesign in Health Systems Engineering (3)
• BMI 615 Human Factors Engineering for Biomedical Applications (3)
• BMI 616 Clinical Decision Support and Evidence-Based Medicine (3)
Other pre-approved options include:
• BMD 502 Foundations of Biomedical Informatics Methods I (3)
• BMD 562 Bioethical Issues in Applied Biomedicine (3)
• BST 515 Applied Biostatistics in Medicine and Informatics (3)
• BMI 598 Topic: Imaging Informatics & Diagnostics (3)
• POP 575 Social Determinants of Population Health (3)
Elective courses other than those listed above cannot be used on an iPOS unless approval is received before enrolling in the course. The following procedure should be followed for students who wish to take outside electives:
1. The student should prepare a written request to the graduate support coordinator which includes: a course syllabus, the semester the student plans to take the course, and how the course enhances the student’s plan of study.
2. The graduate support coordinator will work with the program director to consider the elective coursework, and notify the student of the decision.
In the event additional pre-approved elective options are made, students will be notified by the program via email or Canvas announcement.
Applied project
The applied project is to be completed in the final semester through enrollment of 3 credits of BMI 593 Applied Project. A grade of B or better is required in BMI 593. The project consists of original work on a specific research or practice problem that the student will select in consultation with program faculty.
In the term prior to starting the applied project, students are required to attend an information session that will introduce the requirements, including how to select a topic, how to find a mentor, and project logistics and requirements. Sessions are offered in Fall and Spring terms. Students may not begin the applied project until the semester in which they enroll in BMI 593, unless they have approval from the program director.
Students who plan to pursue a project topic that involves human subjects should contact the program director as early as possible to discuss necessary Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and training. To pursue a project topic that involves human research, students must complete appropriate CITI training, complete BMD 562 with C or better as a program elective, and obtain approval from the site institutional review board and the ASU Institutional Review Board (IRB) Depending on the scope of the project, students may additionally be required to complete HIPAA training. IRB approval is required before data collection and analysis can proceed. Obtaining IRB approval is a time-intensive process, and receiving approval after the BMI 593 course has started may delay graduation.
Prior to registration, students must complete the BMI 593 Applied Project Course Agreement AdobeSign form, which lists their mentor(s), main goal(s), area in health informatics to be studied, possible outcomes, and contains an abstract of their proposed project. Students cannot re-use previous work from other courses or experiences for the Applied Project (see Academic Integrity).
The applied project coordinator will serve as instructor for the BMI 593 Applied Project course. Students who choose to complete their project external to ASU will require a preceptor (site mentor) and approval of the applied project coordinator. Students who decide to work with a program faculty with have that faculty member be their advisor (mentor).
During the project, students will be required to submit progress reports and project updates. The deliverables during the applied project include an evidence-based report, outline of the project, a draft of the final report, and the final report. The format of the final report is to be a business report or journal article section, dependent upon the individual project.
Should any issues arise that may jeopardize the timely completion of the project, it is important that the student communicate immediately to both their advisor and the applied project coordinator.
Application to graduate
Students should apply for graduation during the semester of planned graduation and must apply no later than the deadline specified for that term. Students must have an approved iPOS on file before applying for graduation.
Plan of study
To graduate in a timely manner, students should follow a recommended plan of study. Deviation from a plan of study should be discussed with the graduate support coordinator and program director. Failure to follow a plan of study may result in delayed graduation.
Plan of Study, Fall Start
Plan of Study, Spring Start
Electives offering schedule
BMI 598 Topic: Telemedicine (3) Fall B
BMI 608 Project Management for Interdisciplinary Teams (3) Spring A
BMI 613 Workflow Analysis and Redesign in Health Systems Engineering (3) Fall B
BMI 615 Human Factors Engineering for Biomedical Applications (3) Spring B
BMI 616 Clinical Decision Support and Evidence-Based Medicine (3) Spring A
Schedule of other pre-approved elective options
Course
BMD 502 Foundations of Biomedical Informatics Methods I (3)
BMD 562 Bioethical Issues in Applied Biomedicine (3)
BST 515 Applied Biostatistics in Medicine and Informatics (3)
BMI 598 Topic: Imaging Informatics & Diagnostics (3)
POP 575 Social Determinants of Population Health (3)
Note: Subject to change, always check Class Search for scheduled courses
Term/Session
Fall B, Summer
Fall A
Spring A
Fall A
Fall A, Summer
In addition to the required coursework, the steps to achieve a Master of Applied Science in health informatics are listed below. The program is designed to be completed in 1.5 years.
First Semester
Complete Academic Integrity Module
Submit Interactive Plan of Study (iPOS)
Second Semester
Review iPOS each semester until graduation
Prior to Final Semester
Submit electronic form to report committee and topic of Applied Project
Final Semester
Review iPOS: Ensure an approved iPOS is on file, with no errors Apply for graduation in MyASU before the deadline
Complete the Applied Project course with a B or better
Graduation
RSVP for graduation ceremony
Attend graduation ceremonies (optional)
Interactive plan of study (iPOS)
The Interactive Plan of Study, or iPOS, is an agreement between the student, the academic unit, and the Graduate College. The student must submit their iPOS in the first semester of the program. Students are encouraged to review the iPOS at the end of each semester to ensure the courses listed on the iPOS match the student’s transcript and that the courses meet the plan of study course requirements. See more information on iPOS
Faculty advisor/chair: program director
Change of coursework: If a change of coursework is needed, the student must update the courses listed in the iPOS and submit a course change for review. This process is required if you projected a course you did not complete, or if you need to change courses listed. The iPOS will be routed electronically to the graduate support coordinator for review and approval, and then for auditing by the Graduate College.
Specializations and certifications
The College of Health Solutions prepares graduates for excellence upon entering the workplace. Since certification and licensure requirements vary by profession and from state to state, we recommend that you visit the ASU licensure website to determine if your program meets the requirements of individual state licensures or national certifications, as applicable. If you have specific questions, please contact your program director or degree coordinator.
Satisfactory academic progress
All graduate students are expected to make systematic progress toward completion of their graduate program. This progress includes satisfying the conditions listed below, and achieving the benchmarks and requirements set by the individual graduate programs as well as the Graduate College. If a student fails to satisfy the requirements of their program and/or the benchmarks outlined below, the student may be dismissed from their program based on the academic unit’s recommendation to the Graduate College at which time the dean of the Graduate College makes the final determination.
Satisfactory academic progress includes:
1. Maintain a minimum 3.00 for all GPAs.
2. Satisfy all requirements of the graduate program.
3. Satisfy the maximum time limit for graduation for the student’s graduate program (six years for masters and certificates, ten years for doctoral)
4. Successfully pass comprehensive exams, qualifying exams, foreign language exams, and the oral defense of the proposal/prospectus for the thesis or dissertation.
5. Successfully complete the culminating experience.
6. Graduate students must remain continuously enrolled in their graduate program. Failing to do so without a Graduate College approved Leave of Absence is considered to be lack of academic progress and may result in the Graduate College withdrawing the student from their program.
GPA and grades
Graduate students must maintain a minimum 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) grade point average (GPA) to maintain satisfactory academic progress and to graduate. The minimum 3.00 GPA must be maintained on all GPAs (Plan of Study (iPOS) GPA, Overall Graduate GPA and Cumulative GPA):
1. The iPOS GPA is calculated on all courses that appear on the student’s approved iPOS
2. Cumulative GPA represents all courses completed at ASU during the graduate career.
3. The Overall Graduate GPA is based on all courses numbered 500 or higher that appear on the transcript after admission to a graduate program or graduate non-degree. This includes shared coursework if in an approved accelerated bachelor’s/master’s program.
Transfer credits and some courses taken in the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law are not calculated in the iPOS GPA or the Graduate GPA. Courses lower than a “C” cannot appear on the iPOS but will be
included when calculating the Graduate GPA. Courses with an “I” grade (incomplete) or “X” grade (audit) cannot appear on the iPOS.
See university grade definitions and policies
The Health Informatics, MAS program requires a grade of B or better in BMI 593.
Incomplete grade requests
An incomplete grade request may be considered by an instructor when a student, who is doing otherwise acceptable work, is unable to complete a course (e.g., final exam or term paper) because of illness or other conditions beyond the student's control. Unfinished work must be completed with the same instructor except under extenuating circumstances. The completion date is determined by the instructor but may not exceed one calendar year from the date the mark of "I" is recorded. Once the work is completed, faculty must request a change on the grade roster to post the grade. If a student does not complete the missing coursework by the date that is agreed upon on the incomplete request form, the instructor may change the grade to what was earned based on the work completed in the class. If the coursework is not completed after a calendar year, the incomplete becomes permanent. Repeating a class in which an incomplete is awarded will not replace the "I" on the student's transcript. Students must complete the incomplete request form and submit it to their instructor for review and processing. Students should be mindful that incomplete grades may impact financial aid.
Academic probation and dismissal
Failure to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA or failure to satisfactorily progress in the program as referenced in this handbook will result in the student being placed on academic probation. Students will be notified of probationary status and expectations for improvement by the program director or graduate support coordinator. Time limits for probationary status may vary. Typically, students have 9 credit hours or one year, whichever comes first, to raise their GPA.
Students who fail to meet requirements or timeline needed to demonstrate satisfactory improvement will be recommended for dismissal from the program. Notice will be provided by the program and will include procedures for appeal.
Time to completion limit
All work toward the master’s degree must be completed within four consecutive years. Graduate courses taken prior to admission that are included on the Interactive Plan of Study must have been completed within seven years of the semester and year of admission to the program. The four-year period begins with the term of admission to the program OR the earliest term of applied pre-admission credit.
Exceptions to the time limit policy must be approved by the program director and the College of Health Solutions. Extensions of more than two years must also be approved by the Graduate College. The Graduate College may withdraw students who are unable to complete all degree requirements and graduate within the allowed maximum time limits.
Appeal and grievance processes
Grade appeal
For assignment grade disputes during a class, students must contact the instructor of the course.
The process to appeal a final course grade may only be initiated by a student once the course has concluded and a final grade has been posted to the student’s transcript. Per university policy, course grade appeals must be processed in the regular semester immediately following the issuance of the final grade in dispute (by commencement for fall or spring) regardless of whether the student is enrolled at the university.
The course grade appeal process begins with a discussion about the matter between the student and the course instructor. If the matter is unresolved, the student should submit a Grade Appeal Form for further review by the program director. If this review does not adequately settle the matter, the student should begin the formal procedure of appealing to the College of Health Solutions Academic Standards and Grievance Committee.
Student grievance
Students who wish to file a grievance about a non-grade-related matter may use the established student grievance procedure. Non-grade-related grievances may include dissatisfaction with an instructor, problems with a classmate or other unresolved situations.
Appealing recommendation for dismissal
1. Students may appeal a decision for dismissal from the program by submitting a letter to the program director.
a. The appeal letter must be received within 10 business days of the date of the letter of dismissal. The letter should state the reasons justifying a reversal of the original decision and provide substantive evidence in support of the request.
b. Letters received after the 10 business-day interval will not be reviewed, and the dismissal will be final.
c. The program committee will review all letters of appeal that are received within the 10 business-day time frame. The committee will submit their decision to the program director within 10 business days of receipt of the student’s letter.
2. The program director will then notify the Student Success Hub of the decision. The Student Success Hub will inform the student of the decision.
3. If the appeal is denied, the student may appeal to the CHS Academic Standards and Grievances Committee within 10 business days of receiving the denial of the appeal. The CHS Academic Standards and Grievances Committee will review the dismissal and appeal materials and make a recommendation to the dean of the College of Health Solutions. The dean will have 20 calendar days to make a final decision.
4. If at any stage, a timely appeal is not submitted by the student, the program director will recommend dismissal to the Graduate College via the Student Success Hub. The Graduate College will then inform the student of the dismissal by letter.
Student code of conduct and academic integrity
ASU expects and requires its students to act with honesty, integrity, and respect. Required behavior standards are listed in the ASU Student Code of Conduct, the ABOR Code of Conduct, the Computer, Internet, and Electronic Communications Policy, the ASU Student Academic Integrity Policy, and outlined by the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities Violations of a Graduate College, College of Health Solutions, or Arizona State University policy will result in academic review and may consequently result in student disciplinary procedures.
Academic integrity
The ASU Student Academic Integrity Policy lists violations in detail. These violations fall into five broad areas that include, but are not limited to:
1. Cheating on an academic evaluation or assignment.
2. Plagiarizing.
3. Academic deceit, such as fabricating data or information.
4. Aiding academic integrity policy violations and inappropriately collaborating.
5. Falsifying academic records.
See information on the academic integrity procedure within the College of Health Solutions
Newly admitted graduate students will receive a "priority task" on their MyASU directing them to complete a canvas module on academic integrity. The module consists of a PowerPoint that outlines academic integrity and students must take a quiz and pass with an 80% or higher.
Student code of conduct
Violations of the ASU Student Code of Conduct, other than the provision concerning academic dishonesty, are more generally considered inappropriate behavior. The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities reviews and sanctions these matters. If a student violates both the academic integrity provision and additional provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, both the college and the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities will review the matter. Each independently makes determinations concerning violations and appropriate sanctions.
Professional conduct
ASU is a community and a professional work environment. Graduate students are expected to treat their peers, teachers, students, staff, and members of the ASU community with respect and work with them in a professional manner. Graduate students are representatives of their program, the College of Health Solutions, and ASU. Students must demonstrate the requisite qualifications for successful professional performance, including interpersonal skills, basic communication skills, appropriate professional conduct, and satisfactory performance in field experiences.
Graduate students who demonstrate behaviors or characteristics which make success in their related fields questionable will be reviewed by the program committee. The committee’s review may result in a recommendation for dismissal from the program or implementation of probational conditions for continued participation Students may appeal a recommendation for dismissal by following established procedures
College and university procedures and policies
All policies and procedures outlined in this handbook are in accordance with policy set by the Graduate College and Office of the University Provost. In some cases, program policies may be more restrictive than those set by Graduate College and Provost.
Continuous enrollment policy
Students must be registered for a minimum of one credit hour during all phases of their graduate education, including the term in which they graduate. This includes periods when students are engaged in research, conducting a doctoral prospectus, working on or defending theses or dissertations, taking comprehensive examinations, taking Graduate Foreign Language Examinations, or in any other way using university resources, facilities or faculty time.
Registration for every fall semester and spring semester is required. Summer registration is required for students taking examinations, completing culminating experiences, conducting a doctoral prospectus, defending theses or dissertations, or graduating from the degree program. See more information on the continuous enrollment policy.
Requesting a leave of absence
Graduate students planning to discontinue registration for a semester or more must submit a leave of absence request via their Interactive Plan of Study (iPOS). This request must be submitted and approved before the anticipated semester of non-registration. Students may request a maximum of two semesters of leave during their entire program. Students with a Graduate College-approved leave of absence are not required to pay tuition or fees, but in turn are not permitted to place any demands on university faculty or use any university resources These resources include university libraries, laboratories, recreation facilities or faculty and staff time. See more information on the leave of absence policy.
Registration policies
Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in courses well in advance of the start of the term. Enrollment must be complete by the Add/Drop deadline for the session in which the class is offered. Courses that are dropped by the Add/Drop deadline will not appear on a student’s transcript. If a course is removed from a student’s schedule after this deadline, it will be considered a withdrawal and a grade of “W” will be recorded. Term dates and deadlines, including the Add/Drop, Tuition Refund, Course Withdrawal, and Session Withdrawal deadlines, can be found on the Academic Calendar
Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law which provides that no person be excluded on the basis of sex from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity. Both Title IX and university policy ACD 401 make clear that sexual violence and harassment based on sex is prohibited. An individual who believes they have been subjected to sexual violence or harassed on the basis of sex can seek support, including counseling and academic support, from the university. For information on resources, visit the sexual violence awareness, prevention, and response website
Student support resources
Academic program support
Students will be automatically enrolled in Canvas site dedicated to the Health Informatics, MAS program. This site houses resources such as a welcome video, current course offerings, applied project information, and faculty information.
New Student Orientation will be held prior to the beginning of the first semester. Students will meet with the program director and graduate support coordinator to discuss the program, class schedule and Applied Project. Prior to orientation, students will be notified via email of the classes to be taken during the first term.
The program director is available to meet individually with students regarding questions about the program, connecting with program faculty, and more. Their office hours are posted on the Canvas site each semester. Special hours are offered only to international students to accommodate time zones differences. To set up a meeting with the program director, students should email them directly.
The graduate support coordinator is available to assist students with concerns regarding iPOS, course registration concerns, college and university policy/procedure questions, and information regarding graduation. Students are encouraged to connect with the graduate support coordinator once per term or when making any adjustments to their iPOS.
Graduate students in the College of Health Solutions may access the CHS website for information on college policies and resources and advising information
University resources
• Graduate College
• Office of the University Provost
Academic and career support
• ASU Libraries
• Graduate Writing Center
• Career and Professional Development Services
• Graduate Student Government
• Student Clubs and Organizations
Business and finance services
• Financial Aid and Scholarship Services (financial aid)
• Billing and Student Finances (tuition, fees, and payments)
• Parking and Transit Services (permits, shuttles, public transit)
• Sun Devil Card Services (ID cards)
• Enterprise Technology (technology assistance)
• Sun Devil Dining (meal plans, M&G, hours)
Counseling services
ASU Counseling Services provides confidential, time-limited counseling and crisis services for students experiencing emotional concerns or other factors that affect their ability to achieve their goals. Support is available 24/7.
In-person counseling: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
ASU Counseling Services, Student Services Building 234 Tempe, AZ 85287
480-965-6146
After-hours/weekends
Call EMPACT’s 24-hour ASU-dedicated crisis hotline: 480-921-1006
For life threatening emergencies
Call 911
Disability accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are determined on a case-by-case, course-by-course basis to mitigate barriers experienced due to a disability (SSM 701-02). Students with disabilities who require accommodations must register with the Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services and submit appropriate documentation. It is recommended students complete this process at the beginning of the term and communicate as appropriate with their instructor.
• Email: Student.Accessibility@asu.edu
• Phone: (480) 965‐1234
• FAX: (480) 965‐0441
Pregnancy: Students requesting services due to pregnancy (SSM 701-10) should be prepared to submit documentation regarding the pregnancy, any complications and clearance to return to school related activities. Student Accessibility can work with students to foster continued participation in a program, whether that be with academic accommodations such as absences or assistance requesting a leave, or through other requested accommodations.
Health and fitness
All ASU students enrolled in in-person programs have access to Sun Devil Fitness facilities on all campuses. For more information about facilities, membership and group fitness classes, see the Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness website
For information about health insurance and appointments with care providers, see the ASU Health Services website.
International students
ASU’s International Student and Scholars Center (ISSC) can provide support and answers to questions about visas, employment, scholarships and travel. International students are strongly encouraged to consult the ISSC regarding minimum total enrollment and minimum in-person enrollment requirements to support their visa status. See the ISSC website for more information or to schedule an appointment with an ISSC adviser
The ASU Coalition of International Students is comprised of international student organizations and promotes engagement activities and resources, including an international student guidebook, to support international students.
Veterans and military
The Pat Tillman Veterans Center provides guidance and support for students who are veterans, activeduty military or military dependents. For more information, please call the office at 602 496-0152 or visit the Veterans Center website.
Appendix
A: Program faculty
Marcela Aliste, PhD, MS, ACUE (profile) – molecular dynamics simulations, drug-receptor interactions, data privacy
Valentin Dinu, PhD (profile) – use of biological domain knowledge to supplement statistical analysis and data mining methods to identify genes and pathways associated with disease; exploration of database modeling approaches for managing large and heterogeneous data sets from clinical and biosciences domains
Michael Donovan, PhD, JD (profile) – intellectual property, biotech/diagnostics, infectious diseases, regulation of diagnostics
Adela Grando, PhD (profile) – clinical decision support systems, information technology for patient empowerment in healthcare, building mobile technology to support patient decision processes
Chong Lee, PhD (profile) – cardiovascular disease and chronic disease epidemiology and health informatics, detection and prediction algorithms of chronic disease morbidity and mortality across various age and race groups
Jianming Liang, PhD (profile) – computer-aided diagnosis and prognosis of pulmonary embolism, personalized cardiovascular disease risk stratification, ensuring high-quality colonoscopy, personalized proton therapy for lung cancer
Li Liu, MD (profile) – advance precision medicine, incorporating evolutionary and functional information in model construction, translating bioinformatics discoveries into improvements in patient care
Anita Murcko, MD, MACP, FAMIA (profile) – patient-centered medical home, health information exchange, clinical decision support
Bradley Pristelski, MBA (profile) – leadership and innovation in health information technology, and health informatics
Matthew Scotch, PhD (profile) – genomic epidemiology of RNA viruses (influenza), phylodynamics, molecular epidemiology, bioinformatics, DNA sequence databases and metadata enrichment, natural language processing (NLP)
Dongwen Wang, PhD (profile) – modeling and representation of biomedical knowledge in computer interpretable format, management of biomedical data in specific context of workflow and team collaboration, development and dissemination of online resources, and delivery of technology mediated behavioral interventions to facilitate knowledge translation, healthcare processes, and patient outcomes