Benefits of Complimentary HIMSS Membership for Students & How to Join

As a HIMSS Organizational Affiliate, the University of New England proudly offers students complimentary membership to the global Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) organization. Moreover, as a  HIMSS Approved Education Partner (AEP), students have the opportunity to learn curriculum that has met the rigorous academic standards set by HIMSS. As a member of this exclusive group, UNE prepares students for advanced knowledge in health information and technology. Moreover, through HIMSS’s Organizational Affiliate program, UNE Online can offer staff and students a plethora of resources they can use to succeed at their jobs and in the industry. This partnership enables UNE Online students to get hands-on experience, network, and even contribute to the industry while they’re completing their degree program.

HIMSS Mission Statement: Globally, lead endeavors optimizing health engagements and care outcomes through information and technology. HIMSS is a global non-profit made up of more than 70,000 global individual members, 630 corporate members, over 450 non-profit organizations. Through the coordinated efforts of thousands of volunteers, HIMSS provides advising services and resources that connect digital innovations with improved healthcare access and health quality.

Students are encouraged to take advantage of all the member perks included in the individual membership, a $199 value, to broaden their education, expand their professional network, and discover career opportunities.

Key perks of HIMSS membership include:

  • The ability to connect with peers in your area of expertise
  • Discounted pricing on conferences, webinars, bookstore, and the HIMSS Learning Center
  • Access to the HIMSS job board
  • Invitations to and member pricing for local chapter events and professional networking opportunities
  • Educational resources for career advancement
  • Participation on a national community, committee, or special interest group

As an enrolled UNE Online student, you can create your complimentary HIMSS Membership by visiting the HIMSS website and following the steps below.

Steps to Create your Complimentary UNE Student HIMSS Membership

    1. Open the HIMSS website at: https://marketplace.himss.org/membership/oa-sign-up

    2. Click “Click Here” under Student Individual Organizational Affiliate to create your membership.

      Click “Click Here” under Student Individual Organizational Affiliate to create your membership.
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    3. On the Welcome to HIMSS page, click on “Create Account Now.”

      On the Welcome to HIMSS page, click on “Create Account Now.”
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    4. Enter your student email address and all other information marked with an asterisk. For Job Category, you can select “Others Allied to the Field” and then “Student.” Choose a username and password, and then click the “Create Now” button at the bottom of the page.

      Enter your student email address and all other information marked with an asterisk. For Job Category, you can select “Others Allied to the Field” and then “Student.” Choose a Username and Password then click the Create Now button at the bottom of the page.
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    5. On the Organizational Affiliate Membership Sign-Up page, click “Join.”

      On the Organizational Affiliate Membership Sign-Up page, click Join
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    6. On your Membership Profile Page, you can click edit to edit your address, contact or salutation information. Make sure to update your address info or you will not be able to proceed. After you have edited your information, click “Next.”

      On your Membership Profile Page, you can click edit to edit your Address, Contact or Salutation information. Make sure to update your Address Info or you will not be able to proceed. After you have edited your information, click

    7. On the Student Eligibility page, please fill out all information that is indicated with an asterisk. If you are a full-time graduate student enrolled with less than nine hours, to ensure you get a complimentary membership, be sure to choose nine-to-eleven program hours enrolled. Under Proof of Student Status, please upload your documentation of full-time enrollment. Once you have filled out the page, select “Save” at the bottom of the page.

      On the Student Eligibility page, please fill out all information that is indicated with an asterisk. If you are a full-time Graduate Student enrolled with less than 9 hours, to ensure you get a complimentary membership, please be sure to choose 9-11 program hours enrolled. Under Proof of Student Status, please upload your documentation of full-time enrollment. Once you have filled out the page, please select “Save” at the bottom of the page.

    8. You are now set up with a HIMSS membership! From this page, you can update your complimentary chapter, join a professional community or manage your email and newsletter preferences.

      You are now set up with a HIMSS membership! From this page, you can update your complimentary chapter, join a professional community or manage your email and newsletter preferences.

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By on October 10th, 2018 in Blog, Health Informatics, Online Graduate School
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