Path to Certification
1
Reading
The first component of the VMI Certification is to read and review:
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Medical Informatics Primer
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Bridging Care Gaps
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Apprenticeship
To become a VMI Apprentice, you will complete Course 1: Apprenticeship virtually. This course takes approximately 30 hours to complete and includes videos and assessments. Upon passing the exam and completing the course materials, you will receive an Apprenticeship Certification.
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Internship
After becoming an Apprentice, you will complete Course 2: Internship virtually. This course takes approximately 20 hours to complete and includes videos and assessments. Upon passing the exam and completing the course materials, you will receive your VMI Certification and can begin working as a VMI.
Other Recommended Programs and Materials
We recommend the following additional programs and materials. They are not required or formally part of the VMI Courses described above but we believe these other programs are beneficial for aspiring professionals/students in medicine.​
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