Health informatics, also called health information systems, utilizes software and applications to compile, organize, and analyze health records to improve patient care. Students in health informatics programs must complete a health informatics internship before they graduate. Because health informatics is such a diverse field, your job duties depend on the discipline you pursue. You may work in applications, record management, research, medical decision support, or engineering. As a student intern, you may be assigned to administrative duties, entering data and processing documents, while shadowing professionals in the field. You may also focus on machine learning and other emerging technologies used in the clinical setting.