英国医学信息学教育现状概述

目的：全面了解英国医学信息学教育现状，提出我国医学信息学教育的发展建议。方法：访问英国高校医学信息学专业相关网站，调查其教学目的、学位授予、课程设置、就业情况等情况。结果：英国医学信息学教育以研究生教育为主，对入学研究生的本科成绩、学科背景等均有较高要求。教学目的明确，教学模式为全日制研究型硕士和非全日制硕士两种教育方式并存，学生可以灵活选择。课程设置模块化，采用核心模块加选修模块的课程体系。就业形势较好，毕业生在以信息学为主导的卫生服务中扮演重要角色。结论：我国医学信息学教育应注重学生实践能力培养和师资力量培养，全力打造复合、高端的医学信息学专业人才。

Status quo of medical informatics education in Britain: An overview

Objective To put forward the suggestions for medical informatics education in China by investigating the current situation of medical informatics education in Britain. Methods The teaching aim, awarded academic degrees, offered courses and employment in medical informatics education of Britain were investigated by visiting the related Websites. Results The British medical informatics education was focused on postgraduates. The scores and background of subjects were conformed to the requirements. The teaching aim was clear. Fulltime and non-fulltime education systems were provided for master education and students could thus select them according to their practical conditions. The course system included the core module and elective module. The employment situation was rather good. The graduates could play an important role in health service. Conclusion Importance should be attached on training the practical ability of students and teachers in order to cultivate the compound and advanced medical informatics professionals.