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Amar Takrani

Amar Takrani

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Family & Addiction Medicine Physician

  • Education

    • McMaster University

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor’s Degree B.Sc.Kin (Honours), Kinesiology and Exercise Science

      Activities and Societies: Student Success Leader - Wellness Outreach Team

    • Michigan State University

      2017 - 2021
      Doctor of Medicine Medicine

      Activities and Societies: Student Government - Council of Medical Students Ambassador; Public Health Association - Public Relations Liaison; LGBTQA - Vice President; Detroit Street Care, Peer Mentors.

  • Experience

    • Shoppers Drug Mart

      Oct 2012 - Jun 2017
      Pharmacy Assistant

    • Michigan State University College of Medicine

      May 2018 - Jan 2019
      Teaching Assistant

      Classes: medical biochemistry, medical genetics, pathophysiology, and medical histology.

    • Wayne State University School of Medicine

      May 2018 - Jan 2021
      Research Assistant

    • University at Buffalo

      Jun 2021 - Jun 2024
      Resident Physician

      Chief resident | Family medicine. Primary patient population comprising refugees and asylum seekers.Global Health Scholar. Trips included Nepal, Costa Rica.

    • Jericho Road Community Health Center

      Jun 2021 - Jun 2024
      Resident Physician

      Primary clinic site for family medicine residency. Predominantly served a refugee and asylum seeker population.

    • The Tall Chair

      Aug 2024 - now
      Writer

      Independent publication focused on promoting marginalized voices and issues.

    • Village Family Health Team

      Sept 2024 - now
      Family Physician

      Full-spectrum family practice provider, from birth to end-of-life. Focus on LGBTQ+ health, mental health and addiction, and refugee care. Also provide community home-based care to patients with severe mental illness, including at John Gibson House, St. Anne’s Place, and the WSW Reintegration Unit at CAMH.

    • Hassle Free Clinic

      Oct 2024 - Dec 2024
      Public Health Physician

      Provide anonymous sexual health services, including STD testing/diagnosis, treatment, and counselling to individuals of all genders and sexual orientations.

    • Aegis Health Group - Pharmacy | Medical

      Oct 2024 - now
      Addiction Medicine Physician

      Provide targeted care for patients struggling with substance use disorders and behavioural addictions. Services include medication-assisted therapy (MAT), psychosocial counselling and management of co-morbid psychiatric disorders.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Partition Literature

      Kitab Ghar Lahore
      Mar 2024

    • Independent Practice

      College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
      Sept 2024

    • CCFP

      The College of Family Physicians of Canada
      Sept 2024

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Amar Takrani
      Global Health Scholar University at Buffalo Family Medicine Jun 2024 Awarded following successful completion of the Global Health Scholar's Track. Requirements included scholarly publication, field work (Nepal, Costa Rica), and lecturing to medical students and junior residents.
    • Awarded to Amar Takrani
      Resident Excellence Award University at Buffalo Family Medicine Jun 2024 Awarded for overall excellence throughout all years of residency training.
    • Awarded to Amar Takrani
      Outstanding Service Award University at Buffalo Family Medicine May 2022 Intern of the year.
    • Awarded to Amar Takrani
      Gold Humanism Award Gold Humanism Honor Society Apr 2022 Inducted into society for humanitarianism, professionalism, compassion, and excellence in patient care.
    • Awarded to Amar Takrani
      The Jeffrey Grove, DO, FACOFP dist. Minority/LGBTQI+ Health Disparity & Wellness Poster Competition Award American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians 2020 Project: Sex and Gender Health Education Among Medical Students and Resident Physicians in Michigan.Link to poster: https://www.acofp.org/acofpimis/Acofporg/Posters/Mehta_Takrani_LGBTQI.pdfAwarded 3rd place.
    • Awarded to Amar Takrani
      1st Place, Scholarly Activity Poster Day Michigan State University May 2019 Project: Sex and gender health education among medical students and residents in the statewide campus system of MSUCOM.Awarded 1st place.
    • Awarded to Amar Takrani
      Dean's Honour Award McMaster University 2017 2013-2017.
    • Awarded to Amar Takrani
      Golden Key International Honour Society Scholar & Member - McMaster University Chapter Golden Key International Honour Society 2016 Membership awarded for outstanding academic achievement (academic standing within top 15% of university program).

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Advisor

      Issued by Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies on Jan 2024
      Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity StudiesAssociated with Amar Takrani