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06/02/2026

Deadline approaching — June 15!

Advance your career in digital health with a UVic Health Terminology and Interoperability Standards Certificate. Build expertise in terminology and interoperability standards, complete a faculty‑supervised terminology field project to demonstrate your skills in health care settings, and work toward eligibility for the Certified Terminology Standards Specialist (CTSS) credential.

Don’t miss your chance to apply!
👉 Visit the link in our bio to learn more and submit your application today.

06/01/2026

We’re celebrating 45 years of Health Information Science at UVic 🎉

Since 1981, HINF has been shaping digital health leaders across Canada and beyond.

Thinking about a future in health + tech? Start with a program built on experience.

👉 Check out uvic.ca/hinf to learn more and apply

05/29/2026

The Health Information Science Course Union invites students to join them for their upcoming summer activities. The student run union is dedicated to fostering connection, collaboration, and a strong academic community within the Health Information Science program.

Whether you’re new to HINF or looking to broaden your network, the Course Union offers meaningful opportunities to engage with peers, participate in initiatives, and stay informed about program related events.

Follow the on Instagram to stay connected and learn about more ways to get involved!

05/28/2026

Taiya made a national impact during her Co‑op with Sport for Life, contributing to efforts that strengthen physical literacy across Canada.

She supported national marketing campaigns, organized backend content for PLAYBuilder — a tool that helps educators find developmentally appropriate sport and movement activities — and helped advance school‑based physical literacy initiatives throughout BC.

HINF Co‑op students bring energy, skill, and meaningful contributions to every placement.

05/27/2026

A reminder for Health Information Science graduate students — awards with a May 31 deadline are closing soon.

Sheila Ryan & Eileen Ryan Award
Available to entering or continuing HINF graduate students, with preference for those who have demonstrated financial need. Graduate applications must be submitted via email to [email protected].

More information: https://ow.ly/9jLB50Z3qv0

If you’re eligible, be sure to submit your application by May 31.

05/26/2026

Meet our newest team member and May Employee of the Month, a 6-week-old calico kitten still exploring her professional identity (name suggestions welcome in the comments). 🐾

She brings strong skills in:
- Unexpected leaps
- Strategic naps
- Claws-on collaboration (especially on arms)
- Enthusiastic but unplanned problem-solving

While still developing her coordination and “thinking before jumping” skills, she shows great potential and full commitment to the role.

Position: First-Year Purr-Study Student
Strengths: energy, curiosity, chaos management
Areas for growth: gravity awareness
Owner: Prof Simon Minshall

A promising start to her HINF career 🐱

05/25/2026

✨ Student Spotlight: Aukse | CHIMA Award Recipient ✨

With a background in chemistry and a career in digital health, Aukse enrolled in UVic’s Health Terminology & Interoperability Standards Micro Certificate to strengthen her knowledge of structured health information.

Now a Health Informatics Support Specialist with a First Nations Health Authority, she shares the program helped her both learn new concepts and better articulate existing knowledge.

💬 “Technology has structure, rules, and reason. Health information needs the same shared language across systems.”

Her dedication earned her the CHIMA Future of Health Information Award, recognizing leaders who are helping shape the future of health data in Canada.

Interested in this path? Join our Zoom info session on Wednesday, May 27 at 12 PM PT. Link in bio.

05/22/2026

You’re invited to take part in the MSHR-BC – Simulations for Safety study!

This study, led by Dr. Elizabeth Borycki at UVic, looks at how software, hardware, patients, and health professionals interact. The goal is to develop clinical simulation scenarios that teach health professionals how to notice technology-related safety issues and prevent errors.

Participation is simple and your feedback will help create and implement more effective health technologies.

Participants will receive a $50 gift card as a thank you.

To participate or learn more, scan the QR code.

05/21/2026

“Co-op was where I began growing into the professional I want to be.” ✨

As a Junior Business Analyst with the BC Ministry of Health, Jeet gained hands-on experience in data, project coordination, and health system decision-making—while even completing a Johns Hopkins specialization on the side.

“The highlight was connecting with people from diverse backgrounds and learning from their career journeys.”

💡 Ready to gain real-world experience? Explore Health Information Science co-op.

05/20/2026

Just ONE WEEK to go!

Join us for our upcoming virtual Health Terminology & Interoperability Standards (HTIS) Certificate Information Session on Zoom and learn how you can strengthen your skills in digital health, data standards, and interoperable health systems.

Curious where this could take you? Join us to learn how this program can open new doors.

Link in bio for details

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https://www.uvic.ca/hsd/hinf/

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