Health Information Management

Before you start the online application

It will be helpful if you have the following information ready before starting the online application:

• Personal Goals Statement: Please outline the reasons you want to pursue a degree in health information management. This is to be a brief essay (2 pages maximum) about your professional goals and interests, what you see are the positive and negative aspects of a career in health information management, and where you see yourself in five years.
• Resume: Indicate your education and work background, honors, memberships in organizations, service to the community outside of school related activities, and any other information that you might deem important for the committee to consider. This should be in a bulleted format.
• References: Have available the names and contact information (including email addresses) of three (3) individuals who can provide a professional recommendation on your behalf. One should be from an instructor/professor, and a second should be provided by a manager of a current or former work/volunteer organization. The third may be anyone the student feels can best inform the department of her/his abilities. Letters will also be accepted. References from family members will not be accepted.. Make sure they are willing to submit the reference electronically, and inform them that they will be receiving an email from “KU Medical Center<help@applyweb.com>” requesting them to submit a reference for you online.
• Review the program's Technical Standards and Requirements
• English Language Proficiency: All applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency through either the TOEFL or IELTS testing systems. The test must have been taken within two (2) years of the first semester of enrollment. Results must be provided directly to KUMC by the testing service using ETS school code 6895. Photocopies of scores will not be accepted.
• Transcripts: Arrange to have one official copy of each transcript from every college and university that you have attended, both graduate and undergraduate,sent directly to:
  KUMC Office of the Registrar/Student Admissions
  MS 4029
  3901 Rainbow Blvd
  Kansas City, KS 66160
• For students entering the RHIT progression program only:
  Proof of RHIT credential may be required.

International Students:
An applicant is considered an international student if he or she requires a visa, or currently resides in the U.S. with non-immigrant status, or currently resides in the U.S. while applying for permanent residency. Additional requirements and documentation, such as proof of English language proficiency, are required for international students to become eligible for KU programs. Please review the information for international students before applying.

International Transcripts: In addition to sending an official copy of each transcript, as above, have your transcripts evaluated by World Education Services OR Educational Credential Evaluators. The evaluation must include course-by-course evaluation, grade evaluation, and indicate the degree earned in U.S. terms (bachelors, masters, doctorate, etc). An official copy of the evaluation is required.
OR
Alternatively, you may send a check made payable to KUMC for $25 (U.S.) for evaluation by the KU Graduate Application Processing Center. If this option is selected, the official transcripts must arrive at least 2 weeks prior to the admission deadline.

Online Application and Fee

Applicants must submit their initial application and pay the non-refundable application fee online by the posted deadline.

https://www.applyweb.com/apply/kumc/index.html
Using the link above, please submit your completed application and pay the $60 application fee. The application fee is paid when you click SUMBIT from the online application. Applicants can pay by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or by Electronic Check. U.S. banks only. Application fees are non-refundable. Electronic checks will be held for approximately six business days while the check clears.

Applications are not reviewed until all of the requested information is received. Once all application materials are received, students will be called to schedule an interview with HIM faculty.

Upon acceptance into the program, students will be sent an enrollment packet consisting of background check instructions and information about computer requirements. All HIM students are required to possess a laptop or table PC which meets the minimum hardware and software requirements at KUMC. Students are responsible for having the laptop or table PC in class in order to access course notes and take exams.

KUMC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, marital status, veteran status, ancestry or age. For additional information about the EEO/AA policies and procedures, see the EEO/AA section of the KUMC Faculty Handbook. or the KUMC Equal Opportunity Office website.

Direct requests for disability accommodation to EO/Disability Specialist, 913-588-1206 (Voice) or 913-588-7963 (TDD). Persons with speech or hearing impairments who wish to contact the university may access the Kansas State Relay at 800-766-3777. More information.

KU Medical Center Equal Opportunity Statement / University of Kansas Equal Opportunity Office (main campus - Lawrence)