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
Hamilton, Canada
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
Cape Town, South Africa
03.2019 - 02.2024
University of Cape Town
Resident: Diagnostic Radiology
Universitas Academic Complex
Bloemfontein, South Africa
03.2018 - 02.2019
University of the Free State
Grade 1 Medical Officer in Radiology
R K Khan Hospital
Durban, South Africa
12.2017 - 02.2018
Voluntary Medical Officer in Radiology
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
Durban, South Africa
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
Durban, South Africa
06.2016 - 11.2017
Community Service Officer (Internal and Family Medicine)
Kimberley Hospital Complex
Kimberley, South Africa
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
Cape Town, South Africa
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
Clinical/Research Fellow-Abdominal Imaging at McGill University Health CenterClinical/Research Fellow-Abdominal Imaging at McGill University Health Center
Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Imaging at Narayana Institute of Cardiac SciencesFellowship in Cardiothoracic Imaging at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences
Administrative Assistant / Breast Imaging Fellowship Program Coordinator at Hospital of the University of PennsylvaniaAdministrative Assistant / Breast Imaging Fellowship Program Coordinator at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania