I am a currently in a body fellowship training program with expertise in oncology radiology and a strong foundation in utilizing advanced imaging modalities to support multidisciplinary cancer care.
I am involved in providing high-quality diagnostic services and participating in teaching and mentorship activities within a diverse and dynamic clinical setting.
My short-term goal is to complete my fellowship (ending in July 2025) and my long-term ambition is to advance my skills as a body imaging radiologist and contribute to an academic institution renowned for its excellence in oncology imaging and education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Fellow in a Combined Cross Sectional Body Imaging Fellowship
Juravinski Hospital and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
07.2024 - Current
McMaster University
Focus on oncology radiology
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Fellow and resident teaching
On call duties
Academic research participation
McMaster University
Resident: Diagnostic Radiology
Groote Schuur Hospital
03.2019 - 02.2024
University of Cape Town
Resident: Diagnostic Radiology
Universitas Academic Complex
03.2018 - 02.2019
University of the Free State
Grade 1 Medical Officer in Radiology
R K Khan Hospital
12.2017 - 02.2018
Voluntary Medical Officer in Radiology
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2017
To gain experience in working in a Radiology department
Part-time locum as an Independent Medical Practitioner in Medical Casualty
Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital
06.2016 - 11.2017
Community Service Officer (Internal and Family Medicine)
Kimberley Hospital Complex
01.2015 - 12.2015
Medical Outreach Northern Cape: Aero Care (Fixed Wing): Northern Cape 2015. Traveled to resource poor areas in the Northern Cape to provide Internal Medicine services to patients in need
Internship
Groote Schuur Hospital Complex
01.2013 - 12.2014
Education
FC Rad Diag (SA) Part 1 And Part 2 -
Fellowship of The College of Diagnostic Radiologists of South Africa
06-2023
Master of Medicine (MMed) - Radiology
University of Cape Town
12-2023
MBChB - Medicine
Nelson Mandela School of Medicine, University of Kwazulu-Natal
12-2012
Personal Information
Place of Birth: Durban, South Africa
Citizenship: South African
Date of Birth: 03/17/90
Language: English
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Research & Publications
A Case Report of Multinodular Hepatic Steatosis Mimicking Pseudotumours of the Liver, South African Journal of Radiology, 06/2022, https://doi.org/10.4102/sajr.v26i1.2410
A Rare Case of Benign Tumor Deriving from the Eccrine Glands of the Forearm, European Journal of Medical and Health Research, 05/2024, https://doi.org/10.59324/ejmhr.2024.2(3).10
Breast ultrasound in females 35 years old and below at a tertiary referral academic center in Cape Town, South Africa: indications and outcomes analysis, a retrospective quantitative study, Master of Medicine (MMed) in Radiology, University of Cape Town, 2023
Pancreas Head Ductal Adenocarcinoma: What is the likelihood of Improving confidence to detect resectable tumors using Radiomics features versus NCCN criteria alone?, (Ongoing, Other investigator), McMaster University
Summaries and Lay Summaries of Radiology Reports: Zero-shot Performance Evaluation of Large Language Models (Ongoing, Other investigator), McMaster University
Prizes & Awards
2022, Radiological Society of South Africa (RSSA) National Resident Plain Film Rapid Reporting Quiz 3rd place
Conferences
2024, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), in person attendance
2019-2024, Radiopaedia annual conference, virtual
Management & Leadership
Senior Resident Leader, 2023-2024, Participated in regular meetings with Department Head aimed at improving service delivery and work flow, Responsible for scheduling and rostering of resident on call duties.
Hobbies & Interests
I strive to maintain a balanced lifestyle and enjoy being outside in nature as much as possible, jogging and hiking.
I am also an avid tennis and soccer player.
I love travelling and I believe the ultimate way to explore a new city is through its food.
Memberships
CPSO Licence 151059
CMPA 200181908
References
Dr Rahul Sarkar, Assistant Professor, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (Body Imaging), sarkarr@hhsc.ca, 1(905) 521-2100 x 42562
Dr Scott Tsai, Associate Professor, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (Body imaging), tsai@hhsc.ca, 1(905) 521-2100 x 42562
Dr Prasaanthan Gopee-Ramanan, Assistant Professor, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (Breast and Body Imaging), gopee@hhsc.ca, 1(905) 521-2100 x 42562
Timeline
Clinical Fellow in a Combined Cross Sectional Body Imaging Fellowship
Juravinski Hospital and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
07.2024 - Current
Resident: Diagnostic Radiology
Groote Schuur Hospital
03.2019 - 02.2024
Resident: Diagnostic Radiology
Universitas Academic Complex
03.2018 - 02.2019
Grade 1 Medical Officer in Radiology
R K Khan Hospital
12.2017 - 02.2018
Voluntary Medical Officer in Radiology
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2017
Part-time locum as an Independent Medical Practitioner in Medical Casualty
Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital
06.2016 - 11.2017
Community Service Officer (Internal and Family Medicine)
Kimberley Hospital Complex
01.2015 - 12.2015
Internship
Groote Schuur Hospital Complex
01.2013 - 12.2014
FC Rad Diag (SA) Part 1 And Part 2 -
Fellowship of The College of Diagnostic Radiologists of South Africa
Master of Medicine (MMed) - Radiology
University of Cape Town
MBChB - Medicine
Nelson Mandela School of Medicine, University of Kwazulu-Natal
Nurse Assistant (Summer COOP student) at Hamilton, ON - St. Joseph's Healthcare HamiltonNurse Assistant (Summer COOP student) at Hamilton, ON - St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton