u/EstablishmentMean962

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some honest advice from people who are currently working in Health Informatics or related healthcare technology roles in Canada.
A little about me:
I completed my Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in India.
After moving to Canada, I completed a diploma in Healthcare Administration.
I currently work at Hospital in the Canada as Administrative Assistant, so I’ve been gaining firsthand experience with the Canadian healthcare system and hospital workflows.
I’m now considering pursuing a specialization/master’s in Health Informatics and would really appreciate insights from professionals in the field before making such a significant investment of time and money.
Some questions I have:
How is the job market for Health Informatics in Canada right now?
What does the long-term future of the field look like, especially with AI becoming more common in healthcare?
Is it a stable career with good growth opportunities over the next 10–20 years?
Are graduates finding jobs relatively easily, or is the market becoming saturated?
Which skills, certifications, or technical knowledge would you recommend developing alongside a Health Informatics degree to stay competitive?
If you could start over, would you still choose this field? Why or why not?
Are there any universities or programs in Canada that are particularly well respected by employers?
I’m looking for realistic opinions—not just the positives, but also the challenges, limitations, and things prospective students often don’t hear until after graduation.
If anyone has transitioned into Health Informatics from another healthcare profession, I’d especially love to hear about your experience.
Thank you in advance for sharing your insights.

Hi everyone
I have few questions I wanted to ask before enrolling in Dental Hygiene program.

1. As I am Internationally Trained Dentist, do I get any Transfer credits for program? Do I need to take maths to be considered for this program ?
2. Does any of the courses/ Semesters are online or Hybrid ?
3. What is the total expected fee for program including textbooks, material, uniform, and other Misc charges ?
4. Do they have good OPD to support students while on clinical placements ? Or students have to find patients on their own ? What is the total number of patients students need to do to Pass Program ?

If anyone has already enrolled recently or who is already in program, can you please help me with all the queries.

Hi everyone
I have few questions I wanted to ask before enrolling in Dental Hygiene program at Durham. As every other college website has clearly mentioned what to expect and what would be the approximate fee for their respective program, it is not very clear with Durham. I have tried contacting them regarding my queries but so far no one has replied.

1. As I am Internationally Trained Dentist, do I get any Transfer credits for program?
2. Does any of the courses/ Semesters are online or Hybrid ?
3. What is the total expected fee for program including textbooks, material, uniform, and other Misc charges ?
4. Are all Semesters offered at Durham having classes Mon- Fri ? What will be the expected timings ?
5. Do they have good OPD to support students while on clinical placements ? Or students have to find patients on their own ? What is the total number of patients students need to do to Pass Program ?

If anyone has already enrolled recently or who is already in program, can you please help me with all the queries.