Research and Partnerships

Innovative Education That Reaches Far Beyond the Classroom

At UCF’s School of Global Health Management and Informatics, we empower ambitious students to redefine the future of healthcare administration and informatics. By combining cutting-edge research, real-world applications, and interdisciplinary collaboration, our programs shape versatile leaders ready to make an impact in a rapidly changing industry.

Learn from globally recognized faculty — top researchers and innovators with extensive professional experience — who will inspire and challenge you to reach your full potential.

Situated in downtown Orlando, our location offers unparalleled access to Central Florida’s largest hospital systems and healthcare organizations. Here, you’ll gain hands-on experience through internships and partnerships with industry leaders, positioning yourself at the forefront of healthcare transformation.

Take the next step toward becoming the healthcare and informatics leader you aspire to be. Your future starts here. Learn more about our areas of research.

Research Areas

Where Curiosity Meets Innovation

From management to policy and informatics to population health, the School of Global Health Management and Informatics conducts research to uncover drivers behind the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems. Through partnerships with hospitals, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academics, and others, our faculty provides innovative solutions to improve the health and well-being of people around the world, and solve healthcare issues in the U.S. and abroad.

Centers

Advancing Healthcare Administration and Informatics Solutions

The School of Global Health Management and Informatics research centers further academic knowledge, contribute to the broader community and support student research opportunities. Focused on generating new innovations and discoveries, we welcome opportunities to work across disciplines and with external partners to address real-world problems, and provide evidence-based policy recommendations to industries and the public sector.

Center for Decision Support Systems and Informatics

Under the leadership of Associate Professor Varadraj Gurupur, the Center for Decision Support Systems and Informatics leverages technology and data to empower decision-makers in tackling complex healthcare challenges. From electronic health records to patient outcomes, the Center collaborates with local healthcare partners to provide high-quality research solutions to improve healthcare services throughout the community.

Partnerships That Drive Education and Innovation

At the School of Global Health Management and Informatics, partnerships are an important aspect of providing education and research excellence in healthcare administration and informatics. Through collaborations with a range of organizations, including internship providers, research partners, community organizations, and government agencies, our faculty address pressing challenges and deliver evidence-based solutions.

Our faculty researchers work alongside partners to use information and policy research to tackle complex healthcare issues. From preparing the next generation of leaders through hands-on internships to pioneering groundbreaking research, our partnerships help bridge the gap between academia and the real world.

We’re always looking to expand our network of collaborators. If you’re interested in exploring partnership opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

Student Research

Discover Student Research Opportunities

Students who participate in research learn how to analyze data, work collaboratively and communicate findings–skills that you can apply as a leader in the health administration and informatics industries. SGHMI is proud to offer students opportunities to get involved in research projects in Florida and across the globe, led by world-renowned faculty.

Undergraduates can explore research through the Undergraduate Research Readiness organization, designed to prepare and connect students with impactful projects.

For graduate students and post-docs, we provide opportunities to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of experts on innovative research that carries big impacts on the healthcare industry. No matter where you are on your academic journey, there’s a place for you to contribute and grow.

To learn more about available research opportunities, reach out to your program coordinator today!

Advisory Boards

Elevating Academic Excellence Through Industry Leaders

Comprised of experienced industry professionals and community leaders, our advisory boards provide a unique perspective that bridges the gap between academia and the healthcare and informatics industries, ensuring high-quality academic program delivery.

Their insights ensure our curriculum stays ahead of industry trends, fulfilling workforce needs and helping students develop the skills employers value most. Working with faculty leadership, their input contributes to curriculum updates, enhancing our academic offerings and ensuring the highest accreditation standards.

Aside from academics, advisory boards support our students by creating pathways for internships, fellowships, and career opportunities, while serving as ambassadors who champion our programs in the Central Florida community and beyond.

By integrating the expertise of our advisory boards, we continuously refine our programs to provide a dynamic, modern education that empowers our students to thrive in their chosen fields.

Health Informatics and Information Management Advisory Board

Master of Science in Health Care Informatics

Health Administration Advisory Board