ICLDEC and RIT Dubai Partner on Health Informatics Training
Imperial College London Diabetes & Endocrine Centre (ICLDEC), part of Abu Dhabi-based healthcare group M42, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai (RIT Dubai) to strengthen digital healthcare skills among medical professionals.
At the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit, the partnership aims to connect academic education with practical clinical and operational challenges. It will initially focus on training ICLDEC employees in health informatics through an accredited professional programme.
Accredited Health Informatics Programme
Under the agreement, ICLDEC employees will participate in RIT Dubai’s Credit-Bearing Micro-Credential in Health Informatics. The UAE Ministry of Education has accredited the programme, which carries 12 academic credits.
The curriculum will cover applying data and digital technologies in healthcare settings. Participants will also work on operational and technology-related challenges from their professional environments.
This practical approach aims to help healthcare professionals use digital tools more effectively. It will also strengthen their ability to interpret healthcare data and apply technology to clinical decision-making and service delivery.
Connecting Academic Learning with Clinical Practice
The partnership assigns complementary responsibilities to both institutions. ICLDEC will contribute clinical experience and insights into operational and technology requirements. Meanwhile, RIT Dubai will provide academic expertise, educational resources and training facilities.
Dr Mai Al Jaber, Chief Executive Officer of ICLDEC, said the collaboration would give employees structured training connected to the challenges they encounter in clinical and operational settings. She also highlighted the importance of developing capabilities that support better decision-making and patient care.
Similarly, Dr Yousef Al Assaf, President of RIT Dubai, emphasised the growing need for healthcare professionals to understand data and digital technologies alongside their clinical responsibilities.
Further Collaboration in Healthcare Technology
Beyond the initial training programme, the MoU establishes a framework for additional academic and professional initiatives. These include healthcare-focused capstone projects, student internships, knowledge-sharing activities and joint educational programmes.
Furthermore, healthcare challenges identified by ICLDEC could inform student projects at RIT Dubai. This arrangement would give students opportunities to examine real operational problems while providing healthcare teams with academic perspectives on potential solutions.
The partnership reflects the wider integration of digital technologies into healthcare delivery across the UAE. As healthcare organisations increasingly rely on data-driven systems, professional training in health informatics is becoming an important part of workforce development.
Through this collaboration, ICLDEC and RIT Dubai aim to strengthen clinical technology skills, expand practical learning opportunities and support the development of digitally capable healthcare professionals.
