Susan H. Fenton, PhD, RHIA, CPHI, FAHIMA is an Associate Professor and the Associate Dean for Academic and Curricular Affairs at the University of Texas School of Biomedical Informatics in Houston, TX.  She is responsible for their graduate certificates, master’s and doctoral degree programs. Dr. Fenton recently led the development of the nation’s first practice doctorate in health informatics (DHI). Dr. Fenton’s research focuses on optimizing the use of EHRs and other health information technology for preventive care and health informatics workforce development. In 2020 Dr. Fenton was inducted into the UT Kenneth Shine Academy and made a UT System Distinguished Teaching Professor. She is a 2019 recipient of the UT Regents’ Outstanding Teacher Award and the 2019 Texas Health Information Management Association Legacy Award. Dr. Fenton serves on a variety of regional and national professional association committees and boards.