Viswa Manasa Kalaga
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dentist with a Master’s in Public Health and Health Promotion, and experience supporting patient education, quality assurance, and education-focused initiatives within large academic healthcare systems. Currently working at University Health Network, contributing to patient and staff education through coordination of educational activities, quality review of patient-facing learning materials, and collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical and education teams. Brings strong organizational, communication, and health literacy awareness to support patient education and engagement across care settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
University HealthNetwork
02.2025 - Current
- Provide administrative and coordination support to senior leadership within the Knowledge Translation and eLearning team.
- Coordinate academic and clinical rounds, seminars, and educational events, including room bookings, speaker logistics, catering, materials preparation, and on-site execution.
- Manage weekly Princess Margaret Grand Rounds, departmental rounds, and seminar schedules, ensuring timely and accurate communication to internal stakeholders.
- Conduct quality assurance for over 50 patient eLearning modules and all Cancer Campus courses, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with educational standards.
- Manage post-event evaluations, attendance tracking, and reporting to support continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Upload and maintain digital education content and recorded rounds within asset management systems, supporting audits and quality checks.
- Prepare, edit, and distribute professional communications, notices, and promotional materials across hospital channels.
- Assist with hosting visiting speakers and external presenters, coordinating logistics and ensuring participant accessibility.
- Support multiple concurrent priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced academic hospital environment.
Programmes Management Administrator
NHS- Health Education England
Cambridge, United Kingdom
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided administrative and coordination support to senior medical education leadership for postgraduate training programs.
- Managed shared inboxes and coordinated high-volume communications with trainees, faculty, and external stakeholders.
- Maintained databases and reports using SharePoint, Tableau, and TIS to support program tracking and compliance.
- Assisted with national education events, scheduling, payroll queries, and calendar coordination.
- Developed standardized templates and documentation to streamline administrative workflows and improve turnaround times.
- Supported multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Junior Dentist
Denta Dura Dental Clinic
Bangalore, India
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Provided comprehensive, patient-centered dental care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and delivery of routine and emergency dental procedures in a busy clinical setting.
- Maintained accurate, detailed, and confidential clinical records in compliance with professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.
- Educated patients on treatment options, oral health maintenance, and preventive care, supporting informed decision-making, and improved health outcomes.
- Collaborated with dentists, dental assistants, and support staff to ensure efficient clinic workflow, and high-quality patient care.
- Developed strong clinical judgment, documentation, communication, and time-management skills through managing multiple patients and procedures daily.
Intern Dentist
AECS Maaruti College of Dental Sciences
Bangalore, India
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Delivered patient-centered dental care, including assessments, treatment planning, restorations, extractions, scaling, and preventive interventions.
- Rotated through multiple dental specialties, supporting both routine and emergency care.
- Assisted senior dentists and postgraduate residents in advanced procedures and minor surgeries, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Maintained accurate, detailed, and confidential clinical records in compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and treatment options, supporting informed decision-making.
- Followed strict aseptic, infection control, and safety protocols while managing multiple patients efficiently.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Swansea University
United Kingdom05-2023
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bangalore, India02-2021
Skills
- Administrative & Program Coordination
- Academic & Clinical Rounds Management
- Senior Leadership & Stakeholder Support
- Event Planning & Logistics
- Meeting Coordination & Documentation
- Digital Content & eLearning Management
- Quality Assurance & Reporting
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- SharePoint, Teams, Tableau, Zoom
- Excellent Written & Verbal Communication
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
University HealthNetwork
02.2025 - Current
Programmes Management Administrator
NHS- Health Education England
03.2022 - 03.2023
Junior Dentist
Denta Dura Dental Clinic
11.2019 - 11.2021
Intern Dentist
AECS Maaruti College of Dental Sciences
10.2019 - 11.2020
Master of Science - Public Health
Swansea University
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences