Rohan Shivprasad, M.D.
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated physician with a comprehensive background in clinical care, hospital management, and program development. I have successfully coordinated and led quality improvement initiatives across diverse healthcare settings, combining my medical expertise with strong administrative and operational skills. My experience in managing interdisciplinary teams, organizing meetings and events, and streamlining HR processes has prepared me to effectively support quality, patient safety, risk management, and operational excellence initiatives. Passionate about driving continuous improvement, I leverage my in-depth knowledge of healthcare systems to optimize care delivery and ensure a patient-centered, safe environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Withdrawal Management Counsellor
Michael Garron Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Provided evidence-based, trauma-informed counseling to clients experiencing substance withdrawal in a 46-bed facility, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for individuals with complex mental health and medical issues.
- Collaborated with an inter-professional team including Social Workers, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, and Nurse Practitioners to deliver comprehensive care and support the overall wellbeing of clients.
- Adapted to a fast-paced clinical setting with evolving roles and responsibilities to meet the dynamic needs of clients, delivering high-quality care across various shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and overnights.
- Utilized a gender-transformative approach in the Male and Female identified units, contributing to the continuum of care within the Toronto East Health Partners network for community members with substance use and mental health concerns.
Program Coordinator - Family Medicine Care of the Elderly Rotation
Humber Meadows LTC
02.2023 - Current
- Comprehensive Educational Program Development:
- Design and implement an in-depth curriculum focused on geriatric care principles and long-term care practices
- Create innovative learning modules covering topics such as dementia care, end-of-life management, and polypharmacy in the elderly
- Establish a mentorship program pairing residents with experienced geriatricians for enhanced learning
- Advanced Training Session Coordination:
- Organize weekly case-based learning sessions to discuss complex geriatric cases
- Arrange for multidisciplinary training involving nursing staff, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists to provide a holistic care perspective
- Coordinate regular simulation exercises for critical geriatric scenarios (e.g., falls prevention, delirium management)
- Continuous Education Quality Improvement:
- Conduct regular surveys and feedback sessions with residents to assess the effectiveness of the educational program
- Analyze learning outcomes and adjust the curriculum accordingly to ensure it meets the evolving needs of geriatric care
- Stay updated on the latest geriatric care guidelines and incorporate them into the training program
- Educational Resource Management and Technology Integration:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive digital library of geriatric care resources, including the latest research papers and best practice guidelines
- Implement e-learning platforms for residents to access educational materials and complete assessments remotely
- Introduce and manage the use of innovative educational technologies, such as virtual reality simulations for dementia care training
Healthcare Practice Management and Optimization Consultant
OYC Development Group
12.2021 - Current
- Audit medical practices for patient flow inefficiencies and provide solutions for optimizing patient care experience.
- Assessing occupational health and safety concerns of medical staff and ensuring that compliance is met.
- Providing human resources solutions for contracting new staff, as well ensuring medical staff are compliant with the employment standards act.
- Designing medical practices for new physicians desirous of owning their own practice with integrated telehealth practice.
General Practitioner
Private Medical Practice
02.2018 - Current
- Family physician practicing in a hybrid model of care: virtual care and in-person.
- On call physician for acute virtual care appointments.
- Management of a broad demographic ranging from pediatric to geriatric patients.
- Special areas of focus: addictions rehabilitation, mental health, chronic disease management.
Public Health Rapid Responder – International Medical Graduate
Canadian Red Cross
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Support mass vaccination campaigns conducted via CRC-supported interventions, working with local public health units, staff, and volunteers.
- Help in translation of medical terminologies and communications between patients and medical staff during consultations and other services.
- Determine how medical/epidemic surveillance is carried out within specific contexts and ensure that ERU is compliant with the national minimum standards, including adherence to reporting requirements/mechanisms enforced by authorities.
- Design, manage and/or carry out monitoring and evaluation activities related to context-specific activities; ensure lessons learned are shared with relevant stakeholders and/or are actioned appropriately.
Clinical Trainer
Michael Garron Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducting Operational Readiness work by liaising and supporting Inpatient Medicine, Surgery, Ambulatory Care and other key stakeholders.
- Co- develop and deliver training and orientation for the clinical staff.
- Collaborating closely with the Project Manager of Training and Orientation, Operational Readiness PMs, as well as the Operational Readiness Leaders (ORL) supporting internal leadership (CRL and Supervisor) to develop and implement the Training and Orientation requirements to occupy the new Ken and Marilyn Thomson Centre.
Training Consultant
Appletree Medical Group
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Trained medical assistants in SC and IM injections, informed consent, safe injection technique, and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Conducted orientation program for medical and telemedicine assistants.
- Educated physicians on electronic medical records and virtual care.
- Maintained detailed communication and documentation between physicians and patients for optimal safe care.
Telemedicine Assistant
Appletree Medical Group
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with family physicians via Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) to treat acute illness in a walk-in clinic which also provides virtual care.
- Performed detailed medical history and physical examination of patients.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation in electronic medical records.
- Triaged over 20 patients daily and performed intake including Covid19 screening.
- Administered SC and IM injections as a CPSO delegated task.
General Medical Officer
Georgetown Public Hospital
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Physician responsible for Pediatric High Dependency Unit and ICU (7 bed ICU, 14 bed NICU and 4 bed step down unit).
- Worked directly for Senior Registrars and Consultants to admit and managed care of critically ill children.
- Permanent physician in annual pediatric cardiac surgery missions to Guyana by the International Children’s Heart Association.
- Assisted with pediatric echocardiography.
General Practitioner
Georgetown Medical Centre
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Family physician for a busy walk-in clinic.
- On call physician for acute and emergent care.
- Management of a broad demographic ranging from pediatric to geriatric patients.
Medical Intern
Georgetown Public Hospital
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Clinical rotations in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine, and surgery.
- Developed solid clinical skills, knowledge, and assessment of patients.
- Effectively work in an interdisciplinary tea setting to treat patients.
- Participated in grand rounds, M&M rounds, and case study presentations for each rotation.
Tissue Coordinator
Trillium Gift of Life Network
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Assessed medical suitability of potential tissue donors for eyes, musculoskeletal tissue, heart valves and skin.
- Approached family for tissue donation opportunity and obtained consent from next of kin over the phone.
- Coordinated tissue recovery, and transportation in collaboration with coroner and recovery staff (physicians, nurses, next of kin).
Medical Content Writer
ATD Health Network Inc. (askthedoctor.com)
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided medical advice via virtual conferencing for an online medical question-and- answer website.
- Created a database of frequently asked questions to improve efficiency and consistency of information.
Advanced Laboratory Technician
Sanofi Pasteur
05.2006 - 01.2009
- Completed visual inspector training designation.
- Performed visual inspection of the BCG immunotherapy vaccine.
- Assisted with training of Advanced Technicians in visual inspection.
- Responsible for equipment sterilization, preparation of BCG formulation media, and attenuation of the BCG seed inoculation.
- Completed accurate documentation; liaised with FDA, Health Canada and Japanese regulatory officers during annual health inspections.
Education
Doctor of Medicine - undefined
All Saints University School of Medicine
Rousseau01.2014
Honours Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario01.2007
Skills
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Counseling
- Mental health support
- HIPAA
- Psychoeducation
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Client records management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Elementary
Sp
Elementary
Timeline
Withdrawal Management Counsellor
Michael Garron Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator - Family Medicine Care of the Elderly Rotation
Humber Meadows LTC
02.2023 - Current
Clinical Trainer
Michael Garron Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2023
Public Health Rapid Responder – International Medical Graduate
Canadian Red Cross
04.2022 - 04.2024
Healthcare Practice Management and Optimization Consultant
OYC Development Group
12.2021 - Current
Training Consultant
Appletree Medical Group
01.2021 - 11.2021
Telemedicine Assistant
Appletree Medical Group
03.2020 - 01.2021
General Medical Officer
Georgetown Public Hospital
07.2018 - 07.2019
General Practitioner
Private Medical Practice
02.2018 - Current
General Practitioner
Georgetown Medical Centre
02.2018 - 07.2019
Medical Intern
Georgetown Public Hospital
05.2017 - 04.2018
Tissue Coordinator
Trillium Gift of Life Network
10.2016 - 04.2017
Medical Content Writer
ATD Health Network Inc. (askthedoctor.com)
06.2014 - 12.2014
Advanced Laboratory Technician
Sanofi Pasteur
05.2006 - 01.2009
Doctor of Medicine - undefined
All Saints University School of Medicine
Honours Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Toronto
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