HIMSS24: 9 Sessions for Professional Development  

Healthcare professionals discussing development sessions.

HIMSS24, the annual Global Health Conference & Exhibition hosted by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), brings together health informatics and technology policy makers, vendors, leaders, instructors and students for networking, career development and discussion about the healthcare industry’s biggest issues today.  

This year, professional development is a strong focus of the conference. Understanding how to prepare yourself for a career in healthcare means knowing how to properly leverage connections and relationships while also understanding innovations and future trends. Whether you’re a seasoned healthcare informatics professional or seeking your first career steps in the healthcare field, HIMSS24 offers sessions and panels tailored towards your professional development goals. HIMSS24 professionals are showcasing a variety of professional development panels and events. A few key learning objectives and outcomes from some of these sessions include:  

  • Fully capitalizing on internships to advance your career. 
  • Getting career advisement, headshots, and LinkedIn Profile and Resume Review.   
  • Learning how to identify positive career opportunities.  
  • Exploring the advantages of interdisciplinary collaborative research and the importance of communication and cooperation among professionals across healthcare fields.  
  • Discovering measurable attributes for better surgical outcomes.  
  • Understanding the impact of nursing innovation on local, national and global communities, health and economic prosperity.  

From career networking and development to practical insight on the latest happenings in healthcare, HIMSS24 strives to offer the most meaningful experience for healthcare professionals to develop their skills and knowledge in their field and help the healthcare industry become more efficient and innovative. 

Here are some of the professional development sessions and opportunities presented at HIMSS24: 

Crafting Excellence through Internships, Mentorships, and Personal Branding 

Time: Wednesday, March 13 | 10:00 am – 10:50 am  

Location: W110A  

This session showcases how to properly leverage mentorships towards career growth and discover your own personal brand to help differentiate yourself in the healthcare job market.  

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The Impact of Convergence Medicine on Healthcare and Medical Technology 

Time: Tuesday, March 12 | 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm  

Location: W209C  

This session covers the rise in convergence medicine from collaborative research between medicine and engineering.  

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Resume Review/LinkedIn Profile Review 

Time: Wednesday, March 13 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm  

Location: W110A 

Get free, 10-minute resume and LinkedIn profile review sessions from career experts.  

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Professional Headshot | Portrait Studio 

Time: Wednesday, March 13 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Location: W110A 

Get a free professional headshot at the conference for your work, LinkedIn, resume, or other personal branding needs.   

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Stabilizing the Core 

Time: Wednesday, March 13 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm  

Location: W230A  

Explore the responsibilities of stabilizing the core functions of running military hospitals.  

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Machine Learning Techniques for Improved Surgical Outcomes and Patient Care 

Time: Wednesday, March 13 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm  

Location: W204A   

Develop a framework for evaluating surgeon performance through quantitative and qualitative measures. 

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Career Advisement 

Time: Wednesday, March 13 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm 

Location: W110A 

Receive personalized career advice in 20-minute sessions. 

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What Comes Next? The Future of the Health Information Workforce 

Time: Wednesday, March 13 | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm  

Location: W224E  

Presenters show how organizations are developing opportunities to meet the dynamically changing needs of workforces.  

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Leaders of Change: Evangelizing Culture of Innovation in Nursing 

Time: Thursday, March 14 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am  

Location: W206A  

Explore leadership strategies to foster a culture of positive and transformative nursing innovation. 

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Workforce of the Future Sessions 

HIMSS24 offers many session opportunities focused on nursing informatics. Be sure to check out the full session lineup and leverage these sessions towards your professional development in nursing informatics. 

Session Page 

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Certified Professional in Digital Health Transformation Strategy (CPDHTSSM) Exams 

The Certified Professional in Digital Health Transformation Strategy (CPDHTSSM) is a certification program designed to demonstrate your knowledge and competence in digital health transformation strategy – including person-enabled health, measurement and improvement, and strategy, governance and organizational management. Please note exam registration is not complete until you have registered for the exam. To complete your exam registration, please register through the HIMSS Conference website.   

CPDHTS Exam 1 

Time: Tuesday, March 12 | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm  

Location: W108B  

Cost: $1199 Member/$1399 Non-Member/$1099 Organizational Affiliate  

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CPDHTS Exam 2 

Time: Tuesday, March 12 | 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm  

Location: W108B  

Cost: $1199 Member/$1399 Non-Member/$1099 Organizational Affiliate  

USF Health will be attending HIMSS24 and can be located in Lobby B, Professional Development Campus, PD21. 

 

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