Biomedical Informatics is a fairly new and emerging field. With the advent of electronic health records and the need to capture and analyze data, the role of the IT professional is important. The Institute of Medicine (IOM), which is a high-profile advocate for improving health care in the United States, also sees an important role for informatics, designating it as one of three key skills required for patient-centered care. patient, along with the use of evidence-based quality improvement practice (Hersh, 2008). Healthcare leaders must recognize the growing need for IT professionals. Information technology encompasses a wide variety of backgrounds: HIM professionals, IT staff, and clinicians. Educational programs must focus on a broader picture of all those involved in supporting the use of information to improve human health, as well as in establishing professional classifications and promoting the profession (Hersh,