Digital Health

Learn the fundamentals of the rapidly evolving, multidisciplinary field of Digital Health and its associated disruption of healthcare.

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Overview

The Specialized Certificate in Digital Health represents a collaboration of several UC San Diego and School of Medicine departments and incorporates expertise in data science, mHealth, IoMT, AI, disruptive innovations, regulatory, genomic medicine, biomedical ethics, behavioral medicine, and ethical aspects related to the acceleration of Digital Health. The certificate program comprises of five core courses offering an overview of Digital Health, unique case studies, and an examination of emerging technologies and new business models. The courses engage in both theoretical and applied activities to provide the background knowledge necessary to effectively understand the intricacies of the digital health landscape and to identify meaningful opportunities to generate new value for both consumers and organizations.

The 100% online program combines aspects of healthcare administration, public health, ethics and strategies for commercialization and business development. Courses encompass several distinct academic disciplines and incorporates perspectives from industry practitioners who provide their expertise on advanced medical technologies, IoMT, and disruptive innovations. The program will empower learners to understand the intricacies of the digital health landscape and to identify meaningful opportunities to generate new value for both consumers and organizations.

Digital Health’s impact integrating disruptive medical innovations to can change healthcare outcomes, at both the patient and population health level, will be examined. The COVID-19 pandemic and worldwide shelter in place orders, have made integrating Digital Health technology solutions more important than ever. Public
health and healthcare professionals are relying on collection and sharing of data at scale to advance
mitigation strategies and bring knowledge to patients, the public and to public health authorities.

New content examines topics such as telemedicine, smart algorithms, connected health, health behavioral change, user expereince design and wellness Apps. The program offers a unique educational experience for those working in healthcare technology roles, research, entrepreneurial, and regulatory entities in the healthcare space.

Format: Est. Cost: $3,900 Duration:
On-Line (Excludes textbooks and materials). 12 - 18 months

Key Program Highlights:

100% on-line specialization for those with both technical and non-technical backgrounds;
Exploration of Digital Health through several distinct academic disciplines & technologies;
Gain expertise in data science, mHealth, regulatory issues, ethics and product commercialization;
Incorporation of public health informatics, behavior change theories, information architecture, and user experience design;
Critically compare Digital Health innovations and reflect on cross-cutting case studies;
Entrepreneurial focus to explore ideas and accelerate technological innovations

Program Benefits:

Gain practical hands-on training with leading Digital Health industry practitioners
Build a strong foundational knowledge of the impact of Digital Health on the healthcare ecosystem
Assess different opportunities for innovation and disruption in the digital health sector;
Multi-disciplinary content examining the different roles of healthcare providers, behavioral psychologists, data scientists, technologists, social scientists, and public health professionals
Examine emerging technologies being leveraged against COVID-19

Who Will Benefit:

Developing professionals currently working in the healthcare ecosystem who want to boost their current career in Digital Health;
Individuals with a background or interest in healthcare transformation, data science, eHealth, IT administration, engineering and regulatory affairs;
Anyone interested in learning high-demand entrepreneurial and frontier technology knowledge and skills, typically those in leadership, innovation, investment, or entrepreneurial positions.
Healtcare providers interested in how digital health technologies are being mobilized in the fight against COVID-19

At a Glance:

Number of courses (online option): Six courses - five required and one elective
Total units: 17
Estimated cost for online option: $3,900
Time to complete: Flexible; most students complete the program in 12 -18 months
Delivery for online certificate: All courses offered online, some elements of the Capstone may be in-person

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There will be a $95 fee upon acceptance into the program

Courses

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Digital Health Required Courses
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Introduction to Digital Health
(GLBH-40020)

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Data Science for Digital Health
(GLBH-40021)

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Digital Innovation in Translational and Clinical Research
(GLBH-40023)

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Digital Health Business and Commercialization Strategies
(GLBH-40024)

2.00 units

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Case Studies in Digital Health
(GLBH-40022)

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Digital Health Electives
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Overview of Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices
(BIOL-40322)

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Digital Health Optional Capstone
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Digital Health Capstone Project
(GLBH-40025)

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Next Steps Experience

The optional Capstone project is offered to accelerate the commercial viability of a Digital Health solution or project. The Capstone is ideal for those students with a desire to connect to local San Diego technology business incubators and resourses. San Diego is the home to one of the nation’s leading biotech, medical device, and genomics industrial clusters, has four large health systems, and is recognized nationally for technology innovation in the life sciences and healthcare. The program will offer a unique opportunity to engage in Digital Health education, design, and development to solve complex healthcare challenges.

Admission

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There will be a $95 fee upon acceptance into the program

From the 'Apply Now' button, login to your student account, complete the online application, and pay the application fee if applicable. It is preferable that you create an account before proceeding if you have not already done so.

Candidates are encouraged to apply in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits. See Certificate FAQs for more information.

Contact

Healthcare & Behavioral Sciences. Call 858-534-4041 or Email: rhoughtaling@ucsd.edu
Conditions for Admission

At a minimum, a bachelor degree in a scientific or technology field (e.g., BS, BEng) with significant exposure to and familiarity with healthcare and/or frontier technologies is needed to meaningfully engage with this program.
Intended for those with a background or interest in healthcare transformation, data science, eHealth, IT administration, engineering and regulatory affairs.

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