{"id":4419,"date":"2023-01-23T12:12:46","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T18:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/?post_type=program&#038;p=4419"},"modified":"2025-12-16T12:41:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T18:41:46","slug":"ms-health-care-informatics","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/academics\/ms-health-care-informatics\/","title":{"rendered":"MS: Health Care Informatics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        MS: Health Care Informatics                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">MS<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">With the MS Health Care Informatics program, you will develop skills in high-demand areas in health care, such as systems analysis and design, database design and management, clinical decision support and computer programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Master&#8217;s<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>On Campus, Online<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_56921fb9-f779-41c6-9882-de64e6ecab84'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/students\/admission\/\" rel=\"\">Apply Now<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\" rel=\"\">Cost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=56921fb9-f779-41c6-9882-de64e6ecab84&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_56921fb9-f779-41c6-9882-de64e6ecab84'>\/**\/<\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\t    <section id=\"program-highlights\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80 uwm-bg-gray-dark\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div id=\"program-highlights-content-image\" class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading default\" id=\"h-health-care-informatics\">Health Care Informatics\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cfocuses on the use of information technologies, data analytics and automation of medical data to assist with the problem solving and decision making that improves health care.\u201d<br><em>\u2013&nbsp;<a class=\"uwm-c-link--external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Medical Informatics Association<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in information systems, database management, computing, network design, automation and documentation in a health care setting?  The Zilber College of Public Health MS Health Care Informatics program may be a great fit for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your work in health care informatics could take you to a wide variety of settings, including health care systems, hospitals, physician offices, medical group practices, nursing homes or government agencies.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">    <figure class=\"default\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \n                class=\"wp-image-4424\" \n                src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/01\/health-care-admin-informatics-feature-20140930_TCF_HS_T5D6403.jpg\" \n                alt=\"Student sitting in front of a computer with a spreadsheet\" \n srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/01\/health-care-admin-informatics-feature-20140930_TCF_HS_T5D6403.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/01\/health-care-admin-informatics-feature-20140930_TCF_HS_T5D6403-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n                    <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-s5s3-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">About<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-s5s3-admission-advising\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Admission\/Advising<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-s5s3-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-s5s3-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Careers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-s5s3-faculty\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Faculty<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-s5s3-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>The MS Health Care Informatics program is designed to help you develop skills in high-demand areas in health care. You will learn about systems analysis and design, database design and management, clinical decision support and computer programming. These skills are essential for professionals who want to work in the healthcare industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to these core skills, you will also have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as data analytics, health information exchange, and predictive modeling. This will give you a competitive edge in the job market and help you stand out from other candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our program is designed to be flexible and convenient for working professionals. You can complete your coursework online or on campus, depending on your schedule and preferences. Our faculty and staff members are experts in their fields and are committed to helping you succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also offer a range of resources to support your academic and professional goals. These include campus-level career services, networking opportunities, and access to cutting-edge technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in pursuing a career in biomedical and health informatics, our program is an excellent choice. We look forward to helping you achieve your goals!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-4216\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Successful Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/about\/alumni\/\">Alumni page<\/a> and be inspired by where a degree from the College of Public Health can take you. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-s5s3-admission-advising\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-admission\">Admission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You must meet&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/admission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UWM Graduate School requirements<\/a>&nbsp;and the GRE requirement is waived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No specific undergraduate major is necessary for admission. Typical applicants have a background in a health-related or information\/computer-related field, but applicants from other academic or professional backgrounds are welcome to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We accept applications for both fall and spring semesters. Our admissions are on a rolling basis and there are no deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions regarding admissions, please contact <a href=\"mailto:zcph-info@uwm.edu\">zcph-info@uwm.edu<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advising\">Advising<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-major-professor-as-advisor\">Major Professor as Advisor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A student must have a major professor to advise and supervise the student\u2019s studies as specified in Graduate School regulations. Initially the director of the HCI Program advises and supervises newly admitted students. Students are then assigned faculty advisors according to faculty advising loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-should-i-meet-with-my-advisor\">When should I meet with my advisor?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You are encouraged to meet with your advisor at least once per semester to ensure timely progress to graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enrolling-for-spring-semester\">Enrolling for spring semester?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Schedule an appointment with your advisor in October or November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enrolling-for-fall-semester\">Enrolling for fall semester?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Schedule an appointment with your advisor in March or April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are also welcome to schedule an appointment with your advisor at any time to discuss academic challenges, career opportunities or any other questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-my-advisor-help-me\">How can my advisor help me?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our advisors understand the challenges of balancing academics, work, family and the social aspects of college life. Advisors partner with you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore your academic and career interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan the sequence of your courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare for course enrollment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access tutoring and other academic support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify opportunities for campus involvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect you to campus resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan for graduation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-s5s3-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>The MS Health Care Informatics degree is awarded upon completion of 33 credits (non-thesis option) or 36 credits (thesis option) of prescribed graduate study; 24 credits of core courses, 6 credits of electives, plus either three credits of project or six credits of thesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading default\" id=\"h-core-required-courses-24-credits\">Core required courses (24 credits)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-422\" class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe uwm-u-border--top\"><table><thead><tr><th>Course<\/th><th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>HI 700: Introduction to Health Care Informatics<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HI 722: Legal, Ethical and Social Issues in Health Care Informatics<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HI 723: Health Care Systems Applications\u2014Administrative &amp; Clinical<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HI 740: Introduction to Biomedical Database Applications<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HI 741: Essential Programming for Health Informatics<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HI 742: Computational Intelligence in Health Informatics<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HI 745: Health Big Data Processing Platforms<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PH 701: Public Health Principles and Practice<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading default\" id=\"h-electives-6-credits\">Electives (6 credits)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Electives other than those listed below are to be approved by the program director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-178\" class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe uwm-u-border--top\"><table><thead><tr><th>Course<\/th><th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>HI 721: Health Information Technology Procurement<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HI 743: Predictive Analytics in Healthcare<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HI 744: Text Retrieval and Its Applications in Biomedicine<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HI 776: Biomedical Natural Language Processing<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HI 789: Biomedical Information Extraction<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HS 917: Seminar in Health Outcomes Assessment<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HI 760: Biomedical and Healthcare Terminology and Ontology&nbsp;<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HCA 541G: Healthcare Information Systems Analysis &amp; Design&nbsp;<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading default\" id=\"h-project-3-credits-or-thesis-6-credits\">Project (3 credits) or Thesis (6 credits)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-423\" class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe uwm-u-border--top\"><table><thead><tr><th>Course<\/th><th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>HCA 891: Health Care Informatics Professional Project&nbsp;<strong><em>OR<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HCA 890: Health Care Informatics Research and Thesis<\/td><td>1-6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-s5s3-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading default\" id=\"h-career-outlook\">Career Outlook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our MS Health Care Informatics program can prepare you for a variety of positions in health IT such as Chief Information Officer, Chief Medical Information Officer, HIM Director, Health Informatics Director, Health Data\/Information Resource Manager, Health Information System Application Designer, Compliance Officer, Health Analyst and IT Consultant. These positions are in high demand and offer competitive salaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health informatics and other health services and medical managers earn a median average salary of $104,280. However, salary expectations for health informaticists vary widely based on education, experience, location, title and responsibilities. Entry-level salaries in informatics range from $50,000 upward, with some positions paying higher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that the information provided is not intended to represent a complete list of hiring companies or job titles. Degree program options do not guarantee career or salary outcomes. Students should conduct independent research for specific employment information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-s5s3-faculty\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><div class=\"facetwp-template\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-grid\" class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--1 uwm-u-mb-60\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 103, 83, 103, 84\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/he-lu\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/08\/Lu_He_IMG_1485-1-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Lu He. She is an asian woman with dark, shoulder length hair parted down the middle. She is wearing a short sleeve black shirt.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/08\/Lu_He_IMG_1485-1-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/08\/Lu_He_IMG_1485-1.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/he-lu\/\">Lu  He, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Assistant Professor, Health Care Informatics<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:he32@uwm.edu\">he32@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142517696\">414-251-7696<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Zilber 382<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 103, 85, 103, 83, 103, 84\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/luo-jake\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/jake-luo-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Jake Luo. Smiling asian man with short black hair wearing a black suit jacket over a white dress shirt and a black tie.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/jake-luo-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/jake-luo.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/luo-jake\/\">Jake  Luo, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor, Health Care Informatics Graduate Program Director<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:jakeluo@uwm.edu\">jakeluo@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142297333\">414-229-7333<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Northwest Quadrant B 6469<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 103, 85, 103, 83, 103, 84\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/nambisan-priya\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/04\/Priya-Nambisan-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Priya Nambisan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/04\/Priya-Nambisan-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/04\/Priya-Nambisan.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/nambisan-priya\/\">Priya  Nambisan, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor, Health Care Informatics<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:nambisap@uwm.edu\">nambisap@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Northwest Quadrant B 6410<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 103, 85, 103, 83, 103, 84\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/wu-min\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/min-wu-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Min Wu. Asian man with medium length black hair wearing a black suit jacket over a white dress shirt and tie.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/min-wu-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/min-wu.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/wu-min\/\">Min  Wu, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor, Health Care Informatics &amp; Administration<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:wu@uwm.edu\">wu@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142294778\">414-229-4778<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Northwest Quadrant B 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