Digital health literacy and careers (2 Sep 2026)
In this episode of Career Conversations, Dr Emma Spencer discusses the importance of digital health literacy - the ability to access, understand and use digital health tools - with Professor Mahmood Adil, RCPE's outgoing Clinical Data & Digital Health Lead.
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RSS Feed In this episode of Career Conversations, Dr Emma Spencer discusses the importance of digital health literacy - the ability to access, understand and use digital health tools - with Professor Mahmood Adil, RCPE's outgoing Clinical Data & Digital Health Lead. Prof Adil describes his career journey into digital health, his role at the College, and he provides insights into the evolution of digital health over his career and the fascinating opportunities this has afforded him, including his work with the Manchester Commonwealth Games. The introductory resource on clinical data and digital health can be accessed on RCPE's Education Portal.
Professor Mahmood Adil was RCPE's Clinical Data & Digital Health Lead. He is a global expert in clinical data, digital health & innovation fields. He has over 25 years of medical, public health, executive management, academic and policy experience and has delivered on key senior positions in the UK, USA & Middle East.
Dr Emma Spencer is Co-Vice Chair - Education of RCPE's Trainees and Members' Committee and resident doctor in internal medicine. RCPE would like to thank Professor Adil for his contributions and service as our Clinical Data & Digital Health Lead.
Recording date: 17 April 2026
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