1. Complete the free student membership process.
Link: HIMSS Sign-Up (https://marketplace.himss.org/membership/oa-sign-up)
2. Review the HIMSS website to understand better the organization’s mission and opportunities for professional growth. The link to the main website is HIMSS (https://www.himss.org/)
3. Submit a one-page paper (minimum 200-250 words) to include the following:
Summary of the purpose and services offered by HIMSS.
Review the page for the HIMSS Emerging Healthcare Leaders Community (https://www.himss.org/membership-participation/himss-emerging-healthcare-leaders-community?utm_source=comm_update&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=emerging_leaders&utm_term=footer&utm_content=gen).
What services provided by this community of leaders might be helpful to a new graduate seeking a job in HIT?
Discuss two benefits you believe membership with this professional organization could offer your future healthcare career. Apply the benefits to the role you plan to pursue. Remember that although you may not seek a job in HIT, there is no role in healthcare that is immune to the impact of technology.
4. Submit a screenshot of your confirmed membership.