Your network is your net worth, it’s said. For students, industry conferences are excellent opportunities to connect with colleagues and strengthen their position as professionals. This year’s annual conference for the Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society – called HIMSS22 – extends invaluable opportunities to students in healthcare IT, especially health informatics graduate programs.
Taking place in person in Orlando, Florida, from March 14 to 18, HIMS22 offers a robust itinerary.
Despite being smaller than previous years, HIMSS21 still drew over 18,000 registrations and over 8,000 exhibitors and vendors. Of them, 28% of attendees were C-suite executives – primarily CEOs, CIOs and VPs of IT.
If you are unable to attend in person, HIMSS22 also offers a digital conference. They’re offering over 30 hours of programming exclusive to the digital experience, ranging from live group dialogues and one-on-one talks to the exhibition of new innovations.
Value of Attending HIMSS22
Students can get a lot of value from attending HIMSS22. The most valuable topics, broadly, are networking events, career opportunities, career and HR insights, educational sessions and the exhibition of the latest innovations. We recommend that students attend the For Students Only: An Orientation and HIMSS 2022 State of Healthcare sessions to get the most out of the conference.
Networking Events
With the sheer number of people who are scheduled to attend HIMSS22, networking opportunities are nearly limitless. Attendees come from a variety of backgrounds and careers connected to healthcare, including:
- Senior executives.
- Cybersecurity professionals.
- Data analysts.
- Entrepreneurs and investors.
- Healthcare consultants.
- University faculty.
Some of the HIMSS22 networking events that we recommend – which may require additional registration or fees – include:
- A Celebration of Black Excellence Reception
- HIMSS Nursing Informatics Community Breakfast Briefing
- Florida Chapters Reception
- Emerging Healthcare Leaders Reception
- Women in Health IT Meet Up
Career Opportunities
Graduating soon? Perhaps you’re looking to change roles soon? Two of the professional development opportunities at HIMSS22 are career fairs – one in person and one digital – for people seeking professional growth. There is no additional fee to attend these fairs, though there may be related events for an additional cost.
The in-person career fair features a portrait studio for taking professional headshots, 10-minute LinkedIn profile and resume review sessions, and educational sessions on leadership, emotional intelligence and building your personal brand. Employers scheduled to attend the in-person career fair include:
- ConnectiveRX.
- DSS Inc.
- First Databank.
- Harmony Health IT.
- Guidehouse.
- Olive.
- Schellman Compliance, LLC.
Many of the in-person employers are also scheduled for the digital career fair, where you have the chance to attend one-on-one web chats with them. Employers exclusively attending digitally include:
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
- Kandu Health.
- MITRE Corporation.
- Tuba City Regional Health.
- UW Health.
- 3M.
Career Research and Insights
With technology rapidly advancing, career possibilities may shift before you even graduate! HIMSS22 is where you can learn about upcoming trends, the latest tech and job outlooks so you can make informed decisions.
Hear from hiring personnel and recruiters in the industry directly while being among the first to hear about the latest industry innovation.
Educational Opportunities
HIMSS22 offers a variety of educational sessions that can supplement what you’re learning in a course or support efforts in the workplace.
Some we recommend:
- CAHIMS? CPHIMS? CPDHTS? Which one is right for you?
- CPHIMS Review Course
- CPDHTS Review Course
- Reducing Bias in AI Technology
- Introduction to Telehealth: Key Components for a Successful Program
- Jump-Start Health System Innovation With Design Thinking
On the Forefront of Innovation
With nearly 1,000 exhibitors scheduled to attend, 200 of which are new to the conference, HIMSS22 is where you will find the latest innovations in health IT. Witness the forefront of healthcare innovations as you explore the exhibit floor.
How Do USF Health Students Benefit From HIMSS22?
Position yourself for a stronger launch into your healthcare informatics career by attending HIMSS22. There are few other opportunities to connect with industry professionals and changemakers.
USF Health students interested in attending HIMSS22 can register at the discounted student rate. Those unable to attend this year still receive their complimentary HIMSS student membership through USF Health’s HIMSS Academic Education Partner and Academic Organizational Affiliate relationships.
Attending HIMSS22? Visit USF Health March 15-17 on University Row, Lobby B, Kiosk UR34.
