Table 1.

Professional Networking Activities Suggested in the Survey

Attending local/regional HIM association continuing education conference/seminars

Attending national HIM association (American Health Information Management Association - AHIMA) conferences/seminars

Attending other related association (such as HIMSS, HFMA, AAPC, or other) continuing education conferences/seminars

Attending state HIM association (Component State Association - CSA) continuing education conferences/seminars

Online networking with AHIMA Engage Communities of Practice

Online networking with LinkedIn or similar websites

Participate in college/university alumni events

Participate in college/university Health Information Management/Technology student clubs

Seeking a mentor independently

Seeking a mentor through a CSA program

Seeking a mentor through the AHIMA Mentorship Program

Seeking job shadowing opportunities

Seeking volunteer opportunities with a healthcare organization

Volunteering with other related associations (such as HIMSS, HFMA, AAPC, or other)

Volunteering with the local/regional HIM association

Volunteering with the national HIM association (American Health Information Management Association - AHIMA)

Volunteering with the state HIM association (Component State Association - CSA)

Other (please specify)