Alumni Stories Introduction Hear from UIC Online HI and HIM alumni and learn how the programs have shaped their careers across healthcare data and information roles. These stories highlight leadership, impact, and professional growth. Alumni Articles Copy link How Earning an MS in Health Information Management at UIC Led to a Career as a Coding Analyst Today’s healthcare system relies on more than doctors and nurses. It also depends on health information professionals who ensure that data drives better outcomes. Getting RHIA Certified and Advancing in Healthcare: Rachel’s Experience with UIC’s Online MSHIM Degree Healthcare is evolving fast, and behind the scenes, professionals in health information management are making sure systems run smoothly, securely, and in ways that improve patient care. Top 5 Insights from a UIC Health Information Management Graduate A recent grad shares how the program’s flexibility and hands-on coursework helped her balance work, family, and school while building a foundation for a future career in medical billing. How a MS in Health Informatics Degree Prepared this UIC Alum to Lead in Health Tech Product Management Alumna Alison Dougherty talks about how the MSHI program helped her successfully transition from clinical operations to product management in healthcare technology. Alexandria Uy Shares How UIC’s MS in Health Informatics Program Transformed Her into a Confident Healthcare Leader Coming from a background in physiological science, she first discovered her passion for health informatics while working as a data systems analyst. How a Tech Expert Found His Calling through UIC’s Master of Science in Health Informatics Program Oscar-Timothy Okolo has a strong background in technology and over a decade of experience in project management and data analytics. How a UIC MSHI Graduate is Bridging Technology and Patient Care Roopa Foulger is a seasoned technologist with over 25 years of experience and currently serves as Vice President of Digital Innovation Development at OSF HealthCare. UIC Alum and Adjunct Instructor, Josh Aguiar, explores the intersection of technology and healthcare Aguiar’s career and educational journey is a testament to the dynamic nature of healthcare and technology. Post-Baccalaureate Certificate student integrates health informatics expertise into compliance career Follow Alex Geib's career shift from kinesiology to compliance through UIC's Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Informatics (PBC HI). Health Information Technology: BS HIM alum credits degree to diverse knowledge and career trajectory Learn more about UIC Adjunct Professor and HIM alum, Amar Patel, and his current work at a pharmaceutical corporation. Informaticists: Rakhal M. Reddy, MD MSHI FAMIA FACHE, ventures into health informatics after a career in pediatrics Learn more about Dr. Reddy's journey to becoming an informaticist and how he uses his knowledge in his role as Lead Physician Executive. Health Informatics: M.S. in Health Informatics graduate grows communication skills to become a more effective leader Learn about UIC graduate, Gabriel Garcia-Lopez, and how his health informatics degree made him a more effective team leader in his role as a Director of Health Information Systems. RHIA: First UIC MS in Health Information Management grad to pass RHIA exam Learn how this UIC graduate became the first RHIA certificate holder after the online M.S. in HIM program became CAHIIM certified. Data Scientist: M.S. in Health Informatics graduate leverages degree into various healthcare tech positions Learn how UIC's online M.S. in Health Informatics program helped Steven Musiol find his career as a data scientist. Healthcare Analytics: UIC alum pursues both Health Informatics and Health Information Management fields Learn about UIC alum, Matt Michalik, and how he uses his HI and HIM knowledge in his role as a Analytics Consultant. Healthcare Strategy: M.S. in Health Informatics degree helped UIC alum earn promotion Learn about UIC alum Sara Perkin's health informatics path to a Senior Business Development Consultant for a not-for-profit health care services organization. Healthcare Technology: M.S. in Health Informatics alum Jonathan Leigh credits program and mentorship for career trajectory Learn why Jonathan Leigh decided to pursue an M.S. in HI degree after wanting to explore the interaction between healthcare and technology. Healthcare Analytics: M.S. in Health Informatics alum pursues a different career path after earning degree Learn how UIC alum Amanda Hansen pursued a more technical and analytical career path after earning her health informatics degree. Informatics: M.S. in Health Informatics alum, Abby Lee, transitions her career from ER nurse to health informatics Learn how UIC alum Abby Lee used her health informatics degree to move into a clinical informatics specialist position. Healthcare Career: UIC alum applies skillsets from UIC’s online Health Informatics program in current career Learn about Dr. Reddy's passion for improving health outcomes through informatics as a System Medical Director. Health System Informatics: UIC alum applies health informatics program knowledge daily Learn how UIC M.S. in Health Informatics alum Darlene Dunn uses her skillsets in her role as a Senior Vice President. Health Informatics: Syreeta Kinnard uses her degree knowledge to manage large-scale projects Learn how this UIC alum uses her health informatics knowledge in her everyday work as Associate Director of Local Affordability. Clinical Informatics: UIC alum pairs clinical background with informatics knowledge to improve use of patient data Learn how Ishrath Rana uses her UIC online M.S. in Health Informatics degree to make informed decisions about patient care. Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare Data and Information? Copy link Envelope icon Request Information Calendar icon Attend an Info Session
