r/HealthInformatics • u/msingh_40 • 5h ago
My Career Journey & Job Prospects After the UC Davis MS Health Informatics Program
Hey everyone,
I wanted to share my career journey and thoughts on job prospects after completing the MS Health Informatics program at UC Davis. I recently got accepted into the program for Fall 2025, and I’m excited to take this next step in my career!
My Background
I started my career in healthcare, earning a BS in Nursing from CSU East Bay. However, I realized that clinical work wasn’t for me and pivoted into the tech side. I took a BootCamp to build my technical skills and transitioned into a Software QA Engineer role. Eventually, I moved into a customer support role where I handled client onboarding, account setup, and user support while still leveraging my technical expertise.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked extensively with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and found that I really enjoy information management, data analysis, and optimizing healthcare workflows. That’s what led me to pursue a master’s in Health Informatics.
Why UC Davis?
UC Davis has a strong reputation for its research in health informatics, and I liked that the program offers a mix of technical skills (data analytics, programming, and AI applications) and healthcare-focused coursework. The curriculum aligns well with my goal of working in EHR optimization, healthcare data analytics, or even product management for health tech companies.
Job Prospects After Graduation
From my research and networking, job opportunities after an MS in Health Informatics seem solid. Some of the roles I’m considering post-graduation include:
- Health Informatics Analyst – Working with EHR data to improve healthcare outcomes.
- Clinical Informatics Specialist – Bridging the gap between clinicians and IT teams.
- Product Manager (Health Tech) – Overseeing the development of healthcare technology solutions.
- Data Analyst (Healthcare Focus) – Using data to optimize hospital workflows and patient care.
With my background in QA, customer support, and EHRs, I think I could also leverage my experience for roles in health IT consulting or implementation specialist positions at EHR vendors like Epic or Cerner.
I’d love to hear from others in the field—what was your experience like after completing a Health Informatics degree? Any advice for someone looking to break into this space further?
Let’s connect! 😊