Prem-Vertical-August-2014

About

My name is Prem. I am an Ophthalmology resident in the Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences, Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto (UofT). My previous education history includes a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from UofT, an MSc in Health Policy, Management and Evaluation from the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at UofT, and an HBSc in Health Sciences from Wilfrid Laurier University. I have a strong aptitude for clinical research and the field of ophthalmology and its intersection with health policy and artificial intelligence. I aspire to gain the necessary experience to be a proficient clinician-researcher who can enact policy changes to improve the healthcare experience for my future patients. My current research interests include using artificial intelligence to improve clinical decision-making when treating patients via predictive neural networks for earlier identification of disease and to optimize management in common and complex patient presentations. I look forward to connecting with anyone who might have similar interests or simply just to network. Outside of academia, I enjoy going on long hikes with my family, DJing (DJ Mocha Love & Six Side Entertainment), music production, website design, and reading legal thrillers.

“Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.”     –John F. Kennedy

“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.”     –Helen Keller

“Music is a magic art;…most of us would find it easy to describe our emotional response, but difficult to identify its exact cause.”     –Anon.

To cure sometimes, to relieve often, to comfort always.”     -Edward L. Trudeau

Education & Training

  • FRCSC 2026

    Ophthalmology Specialization

    University of Toronto

  • MD 2021

    Doctor of Medicine

    University of Toronto

  • MSc 2020

    Health Policy, Management and Evaluation

    University of Toronto

  • HBSc 2017

    Honours Health Sciences

    Wilfrid Laurier University

  • OSSD 2013

    Ontario Secondary School Diploma

    St. Michael's College School

Volunteer Experience

Work Experience

Leadership & Notable Activities

  • 20252021

    General Council Site Chair & General Council Member

    University of Toronto Site, Professional Association of Residents of Ontario (PARO)

  • 20252025

    2T1 Class Council Co-President

    MD Program, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

  • Apr 2016May 2015

    President and Chair

    Faculty of Science Students' Association, Wilfrid Laurier University

  • Jul 2012Jul 2012

    Participant & SHAD Fellow

    Memorial University of Newfoundland, Shad Valley International

Certifications and Licenses

  • April 2020
    Smart Serve Ontario

    As a company owner in the entertainment industry, obtained certification provided by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to advocate for safer social experiences. Topics covered include the metabolism of alcohol, types of beverages, estimating blood alcohol content, recognizing intoxication, the Liquor License Act, licenses for establishments, endorsements, special occasion permits, retail sales, liabilities, and obligations to keep guests safe.

    Certificate Number: e200417626613RS.

  • Jan 2021
    Standard First Aid (SFA) + CPR with Basic Life Support (BLS/HCP)

    A comprehensive standard first aid (SFA) course providing training on how to respond to emergencies including arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, choking, anaphylaxis, wound care, head/neck/spinal injuries, bone/muscle/joint injuries, environmental illness, and poison ingestion. Additional intensive basic life support (BLS) training on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for use in a team environment of health professionals who have a duty to respond: rapid assessment, defibrillation with an automatic external defibrillator (AED), and airway management with oxygen therapy via bag-valve masks.

    Red Cross Certificate Numbers: (1) 102108765, SFA + CPR-C/AED; and (2) 102109032, BLS for HCPs.

    Previous CPR Training:

    • CPR-HCP: May 3, 2017 (3-year validity), Canadian Red Cross, Instructor: Satyam Choudhari (61633520)
    • CPR-HCP: August 12, 2014 (3-year validity), Canadian Red Cross, Instructor: D. Harper (30208261)

  • 2013, 2012, 2011
    American DJ University Level 3 Graduate
    Level 3 Courses:

    • Aerial vs. Projection Lighting Effects
    • Dance Floor Safety
    • Keeping It Clean – Looking Professional
    • Lasers

    ADJ Level 3

     

    Level 2 Courses:

    • School Dances
    • Mixing 101
    • Survival Kit
    • Client Meeting
    • Transporting Your Gear
    • Music Programming For Mobile DJs
    • Building Your Business with Truss
    • Rotating The Dance Floor

    ADJ Level 2

     

    Level 1 Courses:

    • Lighting Basics 101: Terminology & Maintenance
    • DMX 101
    • Fog / Haze Machines
    • The Up-take On Uplighting
    • Great GOBOS
    • Audio Gear 101
    • How to Hook-Up an Audio System
    • Business Side of DJing

     

    ADJ Level 1

  • Aug 2007
    Java Education & Development Initiative: Basic Web Design
    Web Course Design