First diplomates board certified in the subspecialty of clinical informatics

The purpose of the Messages from AMIA section is to provide a forum for AMIA to inform and involve its current and potential members about the goals and the directions of the association. These messages, which reflect the directions and opinions of AMIA leaders only, are intended to inspire members and readers to connect with the association on strategic objectives and activities. See also http://www.amia.org/presidents-page. The newly certified diplomates in the subspecialty of clinical informatics received notice of their board certification in December 2013, a development that will contribute to the major systemic overhaul that is underway in healthcare delivery. As leaders in the field, these subspecialists are expected to apply innovative informatics solutions within health systems and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration to improve the value of care delivered. The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) has led development of the new clinical informatics subspecialty, working for more than 5 years to define and help create the discipline with the goal of advancing the field and the role of informaticians in improving healthcare. The creation of …