Northwestern University School of Professional Studies

Health informatics is revolutionizing patient care, and leaders like Dana Aronson Schinasi, MD, are at the forefront of this transformation.

In Northwestern’s online MS in Health Informatics program, Schinasi brought her expertise as a pediatric emergency medicine physician and digital health leader to the classroom during a pivotal moment—the COVID-19 pandemic.

In her current role as Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Schinasi highlights the power of informatics by bridging the gap between technology and clinical care.

Read more about her health informatics journey and impact:

http://spr.ly/6182FwYQI Dana Aronson Schinasi, MD, saw the potential of telemedicine well before the onset of the COVID pandemic. Her passion for evolving pediatric care delivery models drew her to the master's in Health Informatics program.

Interested in starting your journey at the School of Professional Studies? Join us for our April information sessions to learn more about our graduate programs in health analytics and regulatory compliance, undergraduate, post-bacc, and post-bacc professional health programs.

Register here: https://sps.northwestern.edu/main/information-sessions.html

Congratulations Christine Fiorite, Assistant Director of Language Support and Academic Skills, who recently completed a prestigious two-week assignment in Bahrain through the US Department of State's English Language Programs. Fiorite was among approximately 250 specialists selected last year for this program, which the State Department describes as "the premier opportunity for leaders in TESOL to enact meaningful and sustainable changes in English teaching abroad."

In Bahrain, Fiorite led professional development workshops for English language teachers on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework for making education more accessible and effective.

"One of the biggest takeaways [from this experience] was realizing how much teachers have in common no matter where they are in the world," Fiorite says. "Being chosen for this project was an honor. I'm grateful for the opportunity to contribute my expertise while engaging in meaningful cultural exchange and professional collaboration with Bahraini educators."

Read the full story: https://sps.northwestern.edu/stories/news-stories/christine-fiorite-english-language-specialist.html

Please join us in welcoming Benoy Jacob as our new Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at Northwestern SPS. Benoy joins us from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where he served as Assistant Dean and Director of the Community Development Institute in the Division of Extension. His diverse and entrepreneurial experiences—building programs, collaborating with external entities, and implementing innovative solutions—will be invaluable as we navigate the evolving landscape of higher education. We're excited to have his dynamic leadership and vision on our team.

Doctors around the world like alum Heidi Sampang are using drones to deliver medical supplies to remote communities with limited healthcare access, especially during disasters. Sampang, a pediatrician and MS in Global Health graduate, talks with BBC News' "What in the World" podcast about her work with Philippines Flying Labs, providing medical care in remote regions across China, Costa Rica, Haiti, Mozambique and the Philippines.

How drones could transform healthcare in remote areas - BBC World Service People who live in remote areas of the world often lack access to basic healthcare.Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 https://bbc.in/3VyyriMTheir di...

The annual Northwestern celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King leans into Chicago’s history and ongoing efforts to reverse the harms of housing segregation. Read about this year’s programming, which kicks off with a candlelight vigil this Sunday.

MLK commemoration spotlights Chicago housing and segregation The annual MLK Commemoration celebration at Northwestern University leans into Chicago’s history and ongoing efforts to reverse the harms of housing segregation.

Applying to SPS graduate programs? Our enrollment advisors are here to help with your application, answer questions, and provide support. Connect with us via [email protected] or 312-503-2579. Let's make 2025 the year you advance your education! https://sps.northwestern.edu/masters/admission-advising-grad.php

That's a wrap! Here are our favorite moments of our community coming together this year. Which memory stands out for you? Let's hear your hopes for 2025 in the comments 📸✨

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This year for their holiday party, the SPS marketing and creative department decided to do something a little different. Hoping to pass along some seasonal cheer, they tapped into their creative sides to stuff and decorate some "comfort buddies" for the patients at Lurie Children's Hospital down the block. We love the fun details on each critter's accessories!