Historic ACMI Biography
Dr. Were has 15 years of experience in global health informatics (HI). His mHealth solution, mUzima, is deployed in four countries. He has over 70 peer-reviewed publications and has mentored more than 30 post-graduates. He established a Biomedical Informatics Institute in Kenya, and currently leads education initiatives in global HI.
Affiliations
Fellows of AMIA (FAMIA)
FAMIA stands for “Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association” and it recognizes the contributions and professional accomplishments of AMIA members who apply informatics skills and knowledge to their practice – be that in a clinical setting, a public or population health capacity, or as a clinical researcher.
Year Inducted
2021
The American College of Medical Informatics
ACMI is a college of elected Fellows from the U.S. and abroad who have made significant and sustained contributions to the field of medical informatics. It is the central body for a community of scholars and practitioners who are committed to advancing the informatics field.
Year Elected
2021