ANKIT KAINTH
Chestermere
Summary
A skilled and resourceful International Medical Graduate with a sound educational and practical background in General Medicine and in Psychiatry including 8 + years of clinical experience providing medical and surgical care in highly demanding clinical settings overseas and in Canada and with well-demonstrated competencies to respond adequately to a variety of medical needs while working well under stress, prioritizing tasks, managing time efficiently and contributing as an active collaborator to the effectiveness of the interdisciplinary healthcare team through the provision patient-centered and trusted care
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist In Psychiatry
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Working as a Psychiatric Specialist, provided independent care to ~70 patients in the outpatient department and ~30 patients in the inpatient department per day; performed assessments and evaluations, collected patient history, conducted physical examinations, diagnosed psychiatric disorders, developed and managed treatment plans, and administered psychotherapeutic treatments
- Provided and oversaw after-hours emergency care for patients presenting with various mental disorders requiring management/ stabilization of both psychiatric care and general medical diagnosis and referral for treatment
- Supervised the work of post graduate students to prepare them for psychiatric patients in emergency.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work
General Practitioner/ Consultant Psychiatrist
Prem Neuropsychiatry Centre
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Boutique private hospital recognized for providing superior 1:1 day-care to patients
- Key member of multidisciplinary healthcare team working both as a Consultant Psychiatrist and as a General Medical Practitioner with targeted experience gained in adult internal medicine, pulmonary, GI, and neurology
- Served a diverse population, completing admissions, assessments, ordering laboratory investigations and diagnostic testing, and establishing treatment plans for wide range of patients ranging from pediatric to geriatrics
- Participated in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives to ensure compliance with clinical regulations and patient safety best practices; health promotion initiatives resulted in increasing access to and use of hospital by patients in neighboring communities.
Resident in Psychiatry
Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Completed rotations in Psychiatry, Neurology, and Internal Medicine working in high- volume outpatient, inpatient, and emergency sections as part of Psychiatric post- graduate training completed under the direction of the departmental head
- Worked and trained in emergency completing 3x24 hour shifts/ week
- Conducted thorough medical and psychiatric assessments, performed examinations, and formulated and executed treatment plans under supervision during tenure; collaborated with Neurologists, Internists, and Cardiologists to ensure holistic care.
Specialist in Psychiatry
Christian Medical College and Hospital
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Provided clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient departments: primary duties included diagnosing psychiatric disorders, establishing and implementing treatment plans, and administering various treatments
- Worked independently in two rural settings as a part of a community outreach program; delivered services and health promotion to vulnerable and undeserved populations
- Contributed to a research project on quality improvement and patient safety; key duties included facilitating didactic teaching sessions to undergraduate students and demonstrating psychiatric symptoms in standardized patients.
House Officer
Cardio Thoracic, Nephro, Dayanand Medical Hospital
02.2012 - 05.2012
- Saw patients independently but consulted the attending Nephrologist and the Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon for more complicated cases (beyond the scope of a GP)
- Conducted independently physical examinations, developed treatment plans, collected admission history, wrote discharge summaries and initiated and carried out dialysis
- Responded to emergency situations, executing basic life support procedures in a timely manner while signalling alerts and initiating appropriate code
- Performed procedures with supervision including removing pacing wires, stitch removal, dressings, intravenous femoral lines, and ascitic fluid tapping
- Ensured accurate and complete documentation for inter-departmental consultations including compliance with pre-operative orders to facilitate patient readiness in the inpatient unit
Post Graduate Medical Intern
Dayanand Medical College And Hospital
01.2010 - 02.2011
- Rotations in specific departments: Obstetrics & Gynecology (1 month), Pediatrics (1 month), Surgery (1.5 months), Internal Medicine (1.5 months), Psychiatry (0.5 months), Orthopedics (1 month), Community Medicine (2 months), Family Planning (1 month), ENT (0.5 months), Casualty (0.5 months), Forensic Medicine (0.5 months)
Education
M.D. - Psychiatry
Himachal Pradesh University
Shimla, India06.2015
Postgraduate Training -
Dayanand Medical College And Hospital, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
Ludhiana, Punjab02.2011
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
Dayanand Medical College And Hospital, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
Ludhiana, Punjab01.2011
High School Diploma -
Bhartiya Vidya Mandir School
Ludhiana, Punjab01-2001
Skills
Hiking & Traveling- exploring the natural beauty and experiencing the closeness with nature, especially in the company of friends and family I love to drive and travel; I have been to natural places in Alberta & British Columbia in the past years
Kayaking-wonderful way to remain energetic and foster relaxation at the same time
Yoga-I practice yoga daily, taking care of my physical and mental health by prioritizing it to keep stress at bay
Licensure
CPSA Limited Clinical Assistant - Reg No:035354 /Nov 2022 - Present
Punjab Medical Council, Registered as Psychiatrist - Reg No: 40712/ since Jul 2015
The Medical Practitioner license was upgraded after completing the M.D. in Psychiatry
Punjab Medical Council, Registered as a Medical Practitioner -Reg No: 40712/ since Mar 2011
Additional Information
Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada – LMCC Reg No: 153529 since Mar 2022
National Assessment Collaboration Objective Structured Clinical Examination (NAC OSCE) May 2022
Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam Part I (MCCQE I) Oct 2020
Relevant Experience
Associate Physician Nov 2022 to Present
South Health Campus, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB
- Work in three hospitals in Calgary in psychiatry emergency and inpatient addressing the consults, engaged in taking history, physical and mental state examination, making differential diagnoses, writing management plans and discussing the case with the psychiatrist on call
- Utilize effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with patients
- Work in collaboration with team members like physicians, nursing staff and clerks for the overall management of the patients
- Practice problem-solving and critical thinking while managing patients in a high-paced environment
Physician Assistant Aug 2020 to Sep 2022
Martindale Family Clinic, Calgary, AB
- Assisted attending physician in the treatment and care of 50 patients/ day: assumed various duties to support operations including collecting and documenting patient history (Med Access EMR), conducting physical examinations, ordering and performing diagnostic tests, formulating differential diagnoses, and discussing treatment plans with a physician
- Provided administrative support including responding to patient inquiries, supporting patient flow, providing health promotion and education
- Sent referrals to specialist clinics and ensure diagnostic tests are documented in the chart and brought to the attention of the physician as required
Contact Tracing Support Specialist Dec 2020 to Jul 2022
Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB
- Conducted investigations and ensured accurate and timely reporting of COVID-19 cases as legislated in the Public Health Act of Alberta using AHS policies, procedures, and guidelines as well as public health intervention tools
- Initiated prompt communication with COVID-19 cases through phone calls, completing case interviews to gather information, providing isolation and quarantine instructions, and eliciting and tracing exposed contacts
- Facilitated appropriate referrals and transfers to the appropriate health department, infection control, or clinical personnel for further investigation or management
Research
Research Associate June 2023 to Present
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
Project: Examination of Stress and Trauma Symptoms associated with Psychiatric Hospitalization in Calgary, Alberta - (HINTS) study
Research Supervisor: Dr. Izunwanne Nwachukwu
- Participate in a study with a team of research associates to collect the necessary data and contribute to the trial
- Collect data by interviewing hospitalized patients using a pre-selected questionnaire.
- Transcribe the responses and submit them using an online platform, Red Cap.
Publications
- Chowdhury N, Kainth A,Godlu A, Farinas H A, Sikder S, Turin TC. COVID-19: Identifying mental wellbeing needs for racial/ethnic minority communities during and post COVID-19 outbreaks. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 May; 19(10): 5961. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19105961
- Sharma RC, Kainth A, Sharma S. Transient Global Amnesia as a Presenting Manifestation of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis. J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2015 Summer;27(3):e209-10. doi: 10.1176/appi.neuropsych.14110354. PMID: 26222971.
- Goyal SK, Kumar N, Badyal D, Kainth A, Singh T. Preparation of Blueprint for Clinical Assessment of Undergraduate Medical Students in Psychiatry. Indian Journals.com. 2017; 7(3):205-208. doi: 10.5958/2231-6728.2017.00034.8
- Goyal SK, Kumar N, Badyal D, Kainth A, Singh T. Feedback of students to aligned teaching -learning and assessment. Indian J Psychiatry. 2017 Oct-Dec;59(4):516-517. 10.4103/psychiatry.IndianJPsychiatry_12_17. PMID: 29497201; PMCID: PMC5806338.
- Kumar P, Khurana H, Kumar A,Sethi S. Letter to editor regarding “comparison of efficacy of haloperidol and olanzapine in the treatment of delirium”, Indian Journal of Psychiatry: Mar–Apr 2019 - Volume 61 - Issue 2 - p 218-219 doi: 10.4103/psychiatry.IndianJPsychiatry_85_18.
Professional Development
Continuous Medical Education
- · Weekly academic therapy sessions Oct 2024- Present
- Grand Rounds Psychiatry Department May 2023- Present
- Participated in the 2023 North American Refugee Health Conference Jul 2023
- Alberta Health Services training modules for training in operating electronic medical database
- Weekly study groups for the Canadian Licensing Exam AIMGA Calgary
- NAC OSCE Jan- May 2022
- MCCQE I Jan - Oct 2020
Relevant Training/Certification
- Mental Health Act Certification May 2023
- Authority to complete Form 1 under indirect supervision
- Completed Indigenous Awareness and Sensitivity e-Learning Course Jul 2022
- Completed Ethics and Compliance Jun 2022
- Completed Patient and Family Centred Care Jul 2022
Community Involvement
Volunteer
2023 North American Refugee Health Conference, Calgary AB Jul 2023
- Greeted and registered delegates, handing over the registration package
- Actively involved in providing technical help by being a team member of IT help desk
COVID Response Health and Wellness Team Member Mar 2020 to Present
Alberta International Medical Graduate Association (AIMGA), Calgary AB
- Develop video-mediated information, webinars, and podcasts on Covid-19 to raise awareness and educate newcomer communities in collaboration with a team member and community organizations
- Work as an interpreter in various townhall meetings
Screener COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Mar 2021
Alberta Health Services, Calgary AB
- Greeted vaccine recipients and documented demographic/ personal information and responses to the screening questionnaire
Consultant Psychiatrist Jun 2015 – Apr 2016
Dukh Niwaran Gurdwara Society, India (Apr 2016)
Himachal Pradesh Police, India (Jun 2015)
- Attended to the mental health care needs of the patients, completed diagnosis, formulated treatment plans, and provided services in a de-addiction camp for alcohol dependents
Volunteer Medical Officer Jan 2013 - Jun 2015
Registered Charitable Trust, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Provided primary medical care and first aid services to the devotees
Timeline
Specialist In Psychiatry
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences
09.2017 - 11.2019
General Practitioner/ Consultant Psychiatrist
Prem Neuropsychiatry Centre
09.2016 - 09.2017
Specialist in Psychiatry
Christian Medical College and Hospital
07.2015 - 09.2016
Resident in Psychiatry
Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2015
House Officer
Cardio Thoracic, Nephro, Dayanand Medical Hospital
02.2012 - 05.2012
Post Graduate Medical Intern
Dayanand Medical College And Hospital
01.2010 - 02.2011
M.D. - Psychiatry
Himachal Pradesh University
Postgraduate Training -
Dayanand Medical College And Hospital, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
Dayanand Medical College And Hospital, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
High School Diploma -
Bhartiya Vidya Mandir School
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