Ankita Das
Toronto,ON
Summary
A competent international clinician with 6 years of experience in primary care. Well-developed skill in patient observation, assessment and examination. Also, a focused graduate student currently pursuing degree in Master of Medical Science to advance research into addictions. Adept in conducting interviews, literature reviews and data synthesis and analysis. Skilled in creating efficient systems to organize and manage experimental data.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician (Telemedicine)
E-Global Doctors
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Managed approximately 10 patients each day and provided them with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and interventions.
- Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
Telemedicine assistant
IDA pharmacy
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment and reporting to the physician virtually.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
Physician Assistant
Doctors Urgent Care Clinic
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and recording in electronic medical records systems.
- Facilitated timely referrals to specialists when necessary, coordinating appointments and sharing pertinent medical information for seamless continuity of care.
- Promoted preventive healthcare measures by administering vaccinations and conducting routine screenings for common conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol levels.
Resident Medical Officer in General Medicine
Belle-Vue Hospital
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by providing accurate diagnoses and developing comprehensive treatment plans.
- Delivered high-quality care under pressure during emergency situations, stabilizing critically ill patients for further treatment.
- Managed complex cases effectively by consulting with specialists and coordinating appropriate referrals.
House-physician
Bankura Sammilani Medical College And Hospital
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Rotated in various departments including medicine, surgery, gynecology & obstetrics, pediatrics, community medicine, psychiatry, orthopedics and dermatology.
- Provided both in patient and outpatient care in largest tertiary care centre in rural India.
- Assisted physicians in surgical procedures, ensuring precise execution and positive patient outcomes.
Medical Officer in Emergency Department
Cure Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2017
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated emergency and chronic medical conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.2024
Clinical Research Certificate Program - Department of Family and Community Medicine
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON01.2019
Doctor of Medicine (MD) -
Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital
Kolkata, The West Bengal University of Health Sciences03.2018
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Participant screening and recruitment
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- SPSS Proficiency, NVivo Proficiency
- Project Management
- Electronic Data Capture (REDCap)
- Good Clinical Practices
Certification
- 10/2023, 2025, Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- 06/2019, Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics (TCPS-2: CORE)
Presentations
- University of Toronto Most Understandable Scientist (UTMUST 2021)
- Keith Tanswell Symposium 2022- Poster presentation
- Cannabinoids in Clinical Practice Conference 2022- Poster presentation
- University of Toronto Psychiatry Day 2022- Poster presentation
- Institute of Medical Sciences Scientific Day- E-Poster presentation
- University of Toronto Psychiatry Day 2023- Oral presentation
- International Cannabinoid Research Society 2023- Poster presentation
- Grand Rounds, Women's College and Hospital, November 2023- Oral presentation
- Innovations in the Science of Cannabis Conference- Five years Post Cannabis Legalization, McMaster University, October 2023- Poster presentation
- Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium (TC3) conference May 2024- Oral presentation
Original Paper
- Das A, Hendershot CS, Husain MI, Knyahnytska Y, Elsaid S, Le Foll B, Kloiber S, Perceptions, Experiences, and Patterns of Cannabis Use in Individuals with Mood and Anxiety Disorders in the Context of Cannabis Legalization and Medical Cannabis Program in Canada - A Qualitative Study, Pharmacopsychiatrys, 03/11/2024, 10.1055/a-2264-1047, 38467156
- Shubhabrata Das, Rathindranath Sarkar, Rudrajit Paul, Parul Bagri, Ashutosh Dey, Anindya Mukherjee, Ankita Das, Disease Activity in Spondyloarthropathy: Does it affect Vascular Health?, JAPI, July 2018, 66
Clinical Observership
01/15/2020, 02/15/2020, Medical oncology and hematology, Dr Rajat Kumar, UHN
Research
- 09/2020, ongoing, Understanding motivations, perceptions, and effects of cannabis use in individuals with mood and anxiety disorders
- 06/2017, 2018, Evaluation of epidemiology, risk factors and clinical features of different types of stroke- A Study from Eastern India, A cross-sectional study assessing the relationship between different risk factors and incidence of strokes at a tertiary health care center in Eastern India
Awards
- The Toronto Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Consortium (TC3)
- Fellowship award 2021
- University of Toronto Centre for the Study of Pain (UTCSP) Award 2022
- University of Toronto Centre for the Study of Pain Conference Grant 2023
- TC3-UTCSP Professional Development Award 2023
Volunteer Experience
- 01/2021, ongoing, EDI IMS Student Support Subcommittee member, University of Toronto
- 01/2019, 04/2020, In-community volunteer, Canadian Blood Services
- 05/2019, 01/2020, Research volunteer, CAMH (The Centre for addiction and mental health), The Child, Youth and Adult emerging program, Depression Early Warning (DEW) study
- 01/2017, Volunteer as Medical officer, Health Camp, West Bengal, India, True
- 10/2016, Volunteer at free health camp, Government of India, True
- 07/2016, Volunteer at free Health Camp, NGO Agnibha Foundation, True, India
Training
- SPSS, NVivo, R Studio
- REDCap
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinician (Telemedicine)
E-Global Doctors
03.2020 - 03.2022
Physician Assistant
Doctors Urgent Care Clinic
01.2020 - 08.2020
Telemedicine assistant
IDA pharmacy
10.2019 - 10.2020
Resident Medical Officer in General Medicine
Belle-Vue Hospital
04.2018 - 08.2018
Medical Officer in Emergency Department
Cure Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2017
House-physician
Bankura Sammilani Medical College And Hospital
03.2017 - 03.2018
Master of Science - Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences
University of Toronto
Clinical Research Certificate Program - Department of Family and Community Medicine
University of Toronto
Doctor of Medicine (MD) -
Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital
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