OpenMRS Resources

Welcome to the OpenMRS Resources Space!

We’re glad to see you here! As you embark on your journey to explore OpenMRS, we’ve gathered a set of key resources to help you get started. Whether you’re contributing code, supporting implementations, or simply looking to understand how our community works, this space has something for you.

There are many ways to make a difference in our community, and you don’t need to be a developer to contribute!

Key Resources

Community Engagement

Interested in how the OpenMRS community operates? Watch our community video for insights, or visit our Community Wiki Page for a deep dive into how we work and how you can get involved. For an overview of our engagement vision, check out the Community Engagement Dashboard.

Product Dashboard

Curious about what technical projects we’re collaborating on? Head over to the Product Dashboard to explore the exciting work being done across the community.

Strategic Framework

Want to learn how our work supports country implementations? Read through the Strategic Framework for Investment and Collaboration to see how our efforts align with global health priorities.

Developer Resources

If you’re starting as a developer, check out our Getting Started as a Developer page, which includes a step-by-step guide to help you navigate OpenMRS development.

Implementer Resources

For those implementing OpenMRS, visit our Implementer Wiki Page to discover how to bring OpenMRS to healthcare settings worldwide.

Stay Updated

To keep up with our latest releases and updates, be sure to visit our Release Notes.

Getting Started with OpenMRS

Ready to install OpenMRS? You’ll find the installation instructions here. Want to see OpenMRS in action? Download our demo data, a sample anonymized data set, to test OpenMRS with 5,000 patients and 500,000 observations.

Developer Stages

Curious about the journey to becoming an OpenMRS developer? The Developer Stages page will guide you through the process, helping you understand how to progress and grow within the community.

Google Summer of Code (GSoC)

Since 2007, OpenMRS has proudly participated in GSoC. It’s a great opportunity to enhance your coding skills while contributing to important healthcare solutions. Learn more about OpenMRS and GSoC here.