Saahil Vij

Saahil Vij

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Emergency Medicine Physician, Lecturer

  • Education

    • Victoria Park Collegiate Institute

      2004 - 2008
      International Baccalaureate Degree 2004

      The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a highly challenging two-year curriculum leading to a diploma that is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities. It is designed as an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with externally set, standardized final examinations. In addition to the core academics the program involved significant involvement in extra-curricular activities focusing on creativity, activity and Service to the community; in… Show more The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a highly challenging two-year curriculum leading to a diploma that is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities. It is designed as an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with externally set, standardized final examinations. In addition to the core academics the program involved significant involvement in extra-curricular activities focusing on creativity, activity and Service to the community; in addition to the submission of an Extended Essay (a university style research paper); and study of a course in the Theory of Knowledge. Show less

    • University of Toronto

      2016 - 2018
      CCFP Family Medicine Residency Program

      Activities and Societies: PARO (Professional Association of Residents of Ontario) General Council Member, FRAT (The Family Medicine Residents Association of Toronto) Social & Wellness Lead, TRT (Teaching Residents to Teach program), PARO Leadership Workshop 2 year residency program focusing on creating competent training in the realm of family medicine. Obtaining a broad exposure to multiple specialties and a longitudinal family medicine curriculum working in close contact with family physicians and exposure to interdisciplinary health teams.

    • McMaster University

      2013 - 2016
      Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Medicine

      Activities and Societies: Surgical Interest Group Chair, McMaster MMI Assessor & Interviewer, Faculty Orientation Leader, Immaculate Dance Team Member The 3 year program in Medicine uses a problem-based approach to learning that should apply throughout the physician's career. The components have been organized in sequential blocks with early exposure to patients and case management.

    • Queen's University

      2018 - 2019
      CCFP-EM Certification of Added Competence Emergency Medicine Residency Program
    • University of Waterloo

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Public Health and Health Information Systems Honours

      Activities and Societies: UW Well Fit, Hardy Hearts Cardiac Rehabilitation, South Asian Students Association Faculty Orientation Leader SASA Varsity Dance Team 4 year honours degree emphasizes the health of populations by altering social, economic, behavioural, political, biological, and environmental determinants of health. Seminars focused on the development of skills to analyze the dynamic interrelationships of these factors over time on population health outcomes.

  • Experience

    • York Accounting & Taxation Services Inc

      Sept 2007 - Jun 2012
      Bookkeeping Assistant

      Inputting client information into datasheets and managing multiple client profiles. Creating expense reports and reconciling accounts using CaseWare, Cantax and MS Excel.

    • South Asian Student's Association

      Oct 2008 - Mar 2012
      Co-Coordinator, Dancer, Executive Member

      Promoting cultural awareness and events in Waterloo for non-profit organization. Managed a team of 30+ members in preparation for a provincial competition by contributing to team decisions; Won national title in the 2009 Ontario South Asian Culture Show Dance Competition

    • University of Waterloo

      Sept 2009 - Dec 2011
      Biology Teaching Assistant

      Co-instructing and evaluating a class of 30 students in an undergraduate biology lab. Also in charge of preparing lab equipment, demonstrating and observing safe lab techniques

    • Brightspark Travel Inc

      Mar 2012 - Jun 2013
      Educational Tour Leader

      Working with clients and suppliers to carry out educational student itineraries to several Canadian and US destinations (Boston, Philadelphia, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto); encouraging independence, change and personal growth throughout the trip. Also responsible for managing onsite logistics and administrative duties to ensure students and teachers have an incredible travel experience.

    • English School of Canada

      Jul 2012 - Aug 2013
      Residence Advisor

      Planning and implementing activities for international exchange students coming to Canada to learn English. Supervising students during activities, fostering cross-cultural understanding and respect by encouraging interaction between diverse groups of students.

    • University Health Network

      Oct 2012 - Aug 2013
      Project Consultant

      Working with Gastrointestinal Oncology Unit and the McCain Center for Pancreatic Research Past projects included quantifying and an analysis of methods related to reducing wait times on the oncology unit, collection and analysis of patient data, setting up an aggregate database of clinical trials allowing for streamlined access and instant updates by lead investigators

    • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

      Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
      Resident Physician

      2 year residency program principled on the Triple C Curriculum (Comprehensive education, Continuity of patient care, Centered in family medicine) delivering competent training in the realm of family medicine. Obtainined a broad exposure to multiple specialties and a longitudinal family medicine curriculum working in close contact with family physicians and specialists with key integration into interdisciplinary health teams.

    • Professional Association of Residents of Ontario

      Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
      General Council Member
    • University of Toronto, Department of Family and Community Medicine

      Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
      Program Chief Resident, Family Medicine Residents Association of Toronto
    • World Medical Association

      Sept 2017 - Jun 2019
      Member, Junior Doctors Network
    • Queen's University

      Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
      Resident Physician Emergency Medicine

      CCFP-EM Designation & Training

    • McNicoll Urgent Care Centre

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
      Urgent Care Physician
    • 13SICK National Home Doctor

      Jan 2019 - Feb 2020
      Family Physician
    • HealthForceOntario

      Jun 2019 - now
      Emergency Medicine Physician

      Working as part of the Emergency Department Locum Program (EDLP) to assist shortages in Rural ED coverage

    • Sunnybrook

      Jul 2019 - now
      Emergency Medicine Physician
    • Scarborough Health Network

      Apr 2020 - now
      Emergency Medicine Physician
    • University of Toronto, Department of Family and Community Medicine

      Aug 2020 - now
      Lecturer, Clinical Full Time
    • Canadian Medical Association

      Mar 2021 - now
      Practice Management Curriculum Speaker

      Involved in creating and delivering content to medical students and resident physicians as part of the CMA Practice Management Curriculum

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • NRP Certified (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

    • ACLS Certified (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

    • CPR-HCP (Healthcare Practitioner) Certified

    • ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)

      Jun 2018
    • CCFP (Canadian College of Family Physicians)

      University of Toronto
      Jun 2018
    • MD (Medical Doctorate)

      McMaster University
      Jun 2016
    • H. BSc Honours Bachelor of Science

      University of Waterloo
      Jun 2012
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Saahil Vij
      Dean's Honours List Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Jun 2012 Recognition of Academic ExcellenceTo recognize outstanding academic achievement, the Faculty has established the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Dean's Honours List.
    • Awarded to Saahil Vij
      Sandy Piromalli Scholarship LexisNexis May 2011 Awarded for academic excellence and leadership roles taken within the local community
    • Awarded to Saahil Vij
      Victoria Park CI Leadership Award Victoria Park Collegiate Institute Jun 2008 Awarded for extensive involvement in leadership roles related to athletics at Victoria Park Collegiate Institute