Reine Elodie A. Koffi, a May 2012 graduate of Temple University’s BS in Health Information Management Department, has been selected to receive AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association)  Student Triumph Award.  The AHIMA Triumph Awards are the premier awards of the Association which, recognize those special individuals who have made a significant difference in the HIM profession. Reine Elodie’s major contributions to the health information management profession make her most deserving of this award.  The award will be conferred at the General Session of the AHIMA’s Annual Convention and Exhibits in Chicago, IL on Monday, October 1, 2012.

Each year the Pennsylvania Health Information Management Association (PHIMA) awards several education scholarships to students who demonstrate academic achievement and commitment to the field of health information management in Pennsylvania.  PHIMA promotes education and recruitment of new students as critical success factors for the HIM profession.

Congratulations to the 2012 recipients for the HIM Department’s Undergraduate Awards!

Health Information Management Academic Achievement Award –  Jessica L. Miller

This award is given to the graduating full-time student who has demonstrated academic excellence through attainment of the highest grade point average in the two years of professional course work.

Health Information Management Professional Excellence Award –   Reine-Elodie A. Koffi

Presented by the faculty to the senior student who has demonstrated distinguished professional development.

Health Information Management Human Relations Award – Vincent P. Salamat

Presented by the faculty and senior class to the graduating student who has demonstrated a special ability in the area of interpersonal relationship – a skill of particular importance in management, requiring perspective, humor, sensitivity and the talent for positive interaction with peers, faculty, staff and clinical internship personnel.