Dr. Rutuja Patil (PhD)

Dr. Patil is a global health researcher and implementation scientist with over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of health systems research, digital health, and community engagement. She has played a key role in establishing the Indian HDSS Network, uniting 19 research sites across India to strengthen evidence generation for health policy. Her PhD at the University of Edinburgh focused on developing and evaluating teleconsultation models to improve access to specialist care for rural populations, leading to the establishment of a dedicated telehealth centre in Pune. Dr. Patil has led and contributed to several multicentric implementation research projects, including work on temporary childbirth migration, stillbirth reduction, and integration of tuberculosis and non-communicable disease programmes.