EMHI Program Details

Admission preference will be given to applicants who are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents. International applicants may be considered once domestic applications have been reviewed.

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Minimum Education

• Related 4 Year Undergraduate Degree (e.g. Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Ontario Regulated Health Professions, Computer Science or Information Science)
• B+ Average in Last Academic Year
• Demonstrated English Language Proficiency

International students – please refer to the International Credential Equivalency Chart to ensure that you meet the GPA requirement.

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Experience

Candidates for the EMHI program must have at least five years of progressive experience in the healthcare system to be eligible for admission. 

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Have demonstrated leadership in a volunteer or professional capacity
• Can articulate a vision for improvement in the healthcare system
• Can articulate how they will contribute to the solution of key issues in the healthcare system
• Can demonstrate concern for vulnerable populations

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Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Letter of Intent (max two pages):  Letters of intent should demonstrate how you have developed a vision and understanding of health informatics through your own life and career experiences.
   
   Applicants to the MHI Executive program should indicate in their letter of intent that they would like to be considered for the Executive option.
3. Scan of Transcripts: Transcripts must be scanned and uploaded to the SGS application website from all post-secondary institutions. Official transcripts will be required if you are selected to move forward to the interview stage. 

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Reference Letters

The email addresses of two references are required to receive an email with a link to an online reference letter form. References can be academic, or non-academic.

Recommended Referees:

• Will give you the most positive review
• Most senior level at their professional institution (when compared to other potential referees)
• Able to communicate your skills and abilities that may help you succeed as a graduate student
• Academic referees should speak to academic performance and likelihood of success in graduate-level studies
• Professional referees should have supervised you, and be able to speak to your skills and experience that can be beneficial to the program
• Avoid references from family members, friends, students, classmates, employees, colleagues or teaching assistants
• Recommend valid institutional or organizational email address (i.e., not Outlook, Gmail, etc.)

Referees will receive an email with a link to an online reference letter form.