Roadmap

This at a glance guide will help you navigate what to expect in the MHI program.

A standard cohort will take these courses synchronously over the course of 16 months. Each student is provided the option to either choose an elective or extend their practicum (given program and employer permission) in session four. 

Courses are delivered in a mix of:

  • Weekly classes (e.g. Wednesdays 9 a.m. to noon each week for a 13 week session) and 
  • Modular format courses (classes scheduled on 5-7 extended weekends throughout each session)

See timetables for more precise schedule information.

Students who complete the 16-month degree requirements on schedule will be eligible to graduate in June.

This roadmap is for students who started MHI in fall 2023.

Attend MHI Orientation, full day in September

Year 1 (2023-2024 Cohort)

The Health Informatics Practicum course (MHI2005Y) consists of classes in Fall and Winter sessions, with the placement component in the Summer session.

Participate in the practicum hiring cycle

Practicum placement (600 hours)

Attend class (MHI2008H)

Take one elective (options include: MHI2013H, MHI2020H, MHI3000H)

Year 2 (2023-2024 Cohort)

Attend courses (MHI2006H, MHI2009H, MHI2011H, MHI2021H)

Capstone presentations

This roadmap is for students who started MHI fall 2024.

Attend MHI Orientation, full day in September

Year 1 (2024-2025 Cohort)

The Health Informatics Practicum course (MHI2005Y) consists of classes in Fall and Winter sessions, with the placement component in the Summer session.

Participate in the practicum hiring cycle

Practicum placement (600 hours)

Attend class (MHI2003H)

Year 2 (2024-2025 Cohort)

Attend courses (MHI2006H, MHI2021H, MHI2022H, MHI2023H)

Take one elective (options include: MHI2010H, MHI2020H, MHI2024H)

Capstone presentations

Finance Your Degree

At IHPME, we offer a variety of financial supports to help you succeed in our graduate programs.

Learn More About IHPME’s Master of Health Informatics (MHI)


MHI Program Director

Karim Keshavjee
Email Address: karim.keshavjee@​utoronto.ca

Oversees management of the MHI Program

Graduate Administrator

Zoe Downie-Ross
Phone Number: (416) 946-3486
Email Address: ihpme.grad.admin@​utoronto.ca

Coordinates student records, graduate funding, and student-related awards.

Graduate Admissions

Christina Lopez
Email Address: ihpme.admissions@​utoronto.ca

Manages admissions and responds to all related inquiries.

Graduate Assistant

Anita Morehouse
Phone Number: (416) 946-3922
Email Address: ihpme.grad.assist@​utoronto.ca

Coordinates various graduate initiatives including defences, student events, and graduation.

MHI Program Assistant

Aileen O’Dowd
Email Address: ihpme.mhi.program@​utoronto.ca

Manages the MHI courses including enrolment, grades, and access to Quercus. For admissions inquiries contact ihpme.admissions@utoronto.ca.

Graduate Placements

Christina Lopez
Phone Number: (416) 978-1108
Email Address: ihpme.placements@​utoronto.ca

Coordinates details involving student placement and experiential learning