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Generative AI in Healthcare
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Meet Stanford's MCiM Admissions Team
Join Associate Director Tatiana Hummel and Education Program Specialist Lisa Dawdy as they provide an in-depth overview of the Master of Science in Clinical Informatics Management (MCiM) program and its unique integration of Business, Technology, and Healthcare.
May Stanford medical students apply?
Yes! Please contact us at mciminquiry@stanford.edu to get additional details about applying as a currently enrolled Stanford medical student.
From Eligibility to Career Outcomes. What Future MCiM Leaders Want to Know
Does MCiM offer scholarships?
MCiM is a new program at Stanford University, and currently does not have department-based scholarships. Sources of funding for graduate education range from government agencies to academic departments and schools. Please visit the "Tuition & Financial Aid" page to learn more about the financial options that are offered at Stanford.
How much professional experience do MCiM students have?
In recent years, the program has had a student body with half being "mid-career" professionals with 3–15 years of experience and a quarter being "early-career" professionals with less than 3 years of experience. The remaining students have over 15 years of experience, classifying them as "senior-career" professionals.
May DACA or undocumented individuals apply?
Yes, undocumented student may apply. Stanford is committed to a welcoming and supportive environment for all students, faculty, staff and scholars, and it provides services and support to them without regard to their immigration status, religion, nationality, ethnicity or other characteristics.
May I get an exemption from submitting a TOEFL score?
TOEFL is required unless you hold a degree from a qualifying English-language institution in the US or an equivalent degree from an English-language university in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, or the United Kingdom. U.S. citizenship doesn’t exempt you. The online app system auto-applies exemptions.
What is the minimum eligibility to apply?
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association. Applicants from institutions outside the U.S. must hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing. Stanford University also requires a minimum proficiency in English.
Do I have to have a bacelor degree?
Yes, applicants must hold, or expect to hold before enrollment at Stanford, a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association. Applicants from institutions outside the U.S. must hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing.
How much does it cost to apply?
There is a $125 application fee, this fee must be paid via credit card. Fee waivers may be available.
For more information, please visit our Information Page.
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AI Calls for Visionary Health Care Leaders. Are You One?
In just 12 months, gain the health care, technology and business insights to unlock the potential of AI across the industry.
Why Choose MCiM?
Created by Stanford leaders in digital technology, business, and clinical care.
A 12-month hybrid format, ideal for working professionals.
Direct engagement with full-time Stanford faculty and experienced industry mentors
Applicable skills gained in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary cohort.
Stanford’s powerful innovation ecosystem and global alumni network.
A smart investment: MCiM blends business with technology and medicine, and tuition is lower than most executive and full-time MBA programs.
MCiM graduates have moved into leadership roles in organizations such as:
Learn How MCiM Builds Visionary Healthcare Leaders
Faculty Director Kevin Schulman delves into the transformative impact of digital technology, highlighting MCiM’s innovative curriculum designed to bridge the gap between digital technology and compassionate care.
Ready to accelerate your leadership path in digital health care?
Take our short assessment to see if Stanford’s MCiM program meets your goals.
To be considered as part of the first pool of applicants, please submit your application by November 9, 2025.
Join us on December 10, 2025, at 5:30 PM PT for a conversation with the Director of Stanford’s MCiM Program
In this live session, Dr. Schulman will explore the transformative power of digital technologies and showcase our innovative curriculum bridging healthcare, business, and technology.
Whether you’re a clinician, technology professional, or healthcare innovator, discover how MCiM can help elevate your career and prepare you to lead the future of healthcare advancements.
STANFORD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
THE PROGRAM
Blending Stanford's expertise across medicine, management and digital innovation
MCiM is an invaluable investment in the AI era — a 12-month master's degree for working professionals poised to lead technology's transformation of health care.
The only multidisciplinary program of its kind on the West Coast, MCiM trains the architects of health care's digital future.
"I came in with deep health system experience from UPMC and City of Hope, but the program sharpened my ability to frame problems in a way that resonates with CFOs, CMIOs, and patients all at once."
Caitlin Goodrich, MCiM '26
Product Manager, City of Hope & Founder, OncoWell AI
CAREER IMPACT
A Degree of Lasting Value and Career Impact
These are not projections. They are outcomes reported by MCiM graduates.
66%
of graduates reported a salary increase after completing MCiM, across roles and industries
78%
took a new professional role since joining or graduating from the program
26%+
of those who saw salary growth reported an increase of 26% or more in annual compensation
Salary Growth Post-MCiM
Reported percentage increase in annual salary
Source: Stanford MCiM Career Impact Survey, reported by program graduates.
ALUMNI VOICE
I started in a manager position. While in the program, I got a part-time director role, then three months later became Assistant CIO, then two months ago — Chief Information Officer. That's because of the conversations and inspiration from my MCiM mentors. That is the kind of magic you see happening to almost everyone at MCiM every single day.
Rich Bailey, MCiM '25
Manager → Director → Asst. CIO → CIO — in 12 months
WHY MCIM
Why MCiM Is So Exceptional
Six things you get from MCiM that you won't find anywhere else on the West Coast.
12-Month Hybrid Format
Classes are held every other Friday and Saturday. The majority of students complete MCiM without leaving their full-time careers.
FACULTY DIRECTOR
See MCiM in Action
Watch the most-viewed MCiM information session — Faculty Director Kevin Schulman and the MCiM team walk through the program, the curriculum, career outcomes, and what makes MCiM unlike any other master's degree in health care.
ADMISSIONS
Applications Open September 2026 for the 2027–2028 Cohort
Questions about the program, financial aid, scholarships, and career paths? Book a 1:1 office hours session with an MCiM team member and get your questions answered directly.
Cohort seats are limited. MCiM admits a small, selective group each year to preserve the quality of the cohort experience. Early preparation is strongly recommended.
Curious About the Application? We've Made It Easier.
Download the official MCiM Application Checklist for a step-by-step overview of what to submit and how to stay on track.
WHAT STUDENTS & ALUMNI SAY
Straight From the People Who've Done It
Real words from MCiM students and graduates — unedited.
MCiM is like a steroid shot. It reminds you of how much you can branch out, how many different areas you can work in, how much impact you can have, and the true value of a multidisciplinary learning process and team.
Mehak Dhande, MCiM '24
Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiologist, UPMC
FAQ
From Requirements to Career Outcomes
What prospective students want to know.
Are You Ready to Join the Next Class of Health Care Innovators?
Bring your expertise, your ambition, and your vision — we'll provide the tools, network, and knowledge to turn them into lasting change.
Applications open September 2026 · Cohort seats are limited
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Since joining or graduating from MCiM
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ALUMNI VOICE
I started in a manager position. While in the program, I got a part-time director role, then three months later became Assistant CIO, then two months ago — Chief Information Officer. That's because of the conversations and inspiration from my MCiM mentors. That is the kind of magic you see happening to almost everyone at MCiM every single day.
Rich Bailey, MCiM '25
Manager → Director → Asst. CIO → CIO — in 12 months
Stanford's Innovation Ecosystem
You'll have access to deep expertise spanning engineering, informatics, biotech, business and clinical medicine — all in one program.
Transformation-Focused Curriculum
Courses integrate technology, management and medicine so you can lead at the intersection where health care is actually changing.
Expert Personalized Mentorship
Renowned Stanford faculty and industry leaders work with you directly — informing your interests and shaping your career trajectory.
Hands-On Practicum
You'll gain real experience in clinical, tech or business environments. You graduate with evidence of impact — not just a credential.
High-Impact Professional Network
Your cohort becomes a lifelong professional community. The Stanford health care innovation network extends that reach across the industry.
Curious About the Application? We've Made It Easier.
Download the official MCiM Application Checklist for a step-by-step overview of what to submit and how to stay on track.
My time at MCiM has accelerated my career as a healthcare leader, transformed the way I think about healthcare, and connected me with amazing friends who share my passions and goals.
Derek Lim, MCiM '24
Healthcare Leader
MCiM is more than just a degree — it's a transformative journey that equips you with the knowledge, skills, and network needed to tackle today's public health challenges and excel in the dynamic biotech landscape.
Habeeb Ahmad, MCiM '24
Healthcare Innovation Leader
Don't underestimate the value of your experience just because it's not in business or tech. You belong in the room where these decisions are being made. MCiM gives you the foundation, the language, and the network to grow into those spaces.
Karina Picazo, MCiM '25
Clinical Informatics Leader
MCiM empowered me to make this transition, and now I get to spend time in industry and academia, which is the career I always wanted.
Ashwin Nayak, MCiM '22
Industry & Academic Leader
MCiM is more than just a degree — it's a transformative journey that equips you with the knowledge, skills, and network needed to tackle today's public health challenges and excel in the dynamic biotech landscape.
Balaji Anna, MCiM '25
Healthcare Technology Leader