Name
9. Inspiring the Next Generation of Clinical Informaticists
Date & Time
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 8:35 AM - 9:15 AM
Speakers
Ally Schroepfer, MSN, RN, NI-BC, CPN, Nursing Informatics Practitioner Advanced, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Leo Bay, DO, FAAFP, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer, Essentia Health
Ameena Husain, DO, Neonatologist and Assistant Professor, Neonatology Division, University of Utah School of Medicine
Thomas Spiegel, MD, Vice President and Chief Quality Officer, UChicago Medicine
Charles Emerman, MD, Chair, Emergency Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center
Leo Bay, DO, FAAFP, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer, Essentia Health
Ameena Husain, DO, Neonatologist and Assistant Professor, Neonatology Division, University of Utah School of Medicine
Thomas Spiegel, MD, Vice President and Chief Quality Officer, UChicago Medicine
Charles Emerman, MD, Chair, Emergency Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center



Description
Developing the next generation of clinical informatics leaders is essential for driving healthcare innovation. This session explores strategies for mentorship, education, and career development to equip emerging talent with the skills needed in a rapidly evolving industry. Experts will discuss key challenges, from fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to embracing new technologies and advancing diversity in the field. Attendees will gain actionable insights to cultivate a strong pipeline of innovative informaticists ready to shape the future of healthcare.
Session Type
Panel