Credentials
2015 Certificate of Completion Erickson Coaching [ACTP] - Erickson College International [ongoing credentialling]
2012 Certificate in Adult Education [E-Learning] - University of Calgary
2009 FRCPC Emergency Medicine - University of Calgary
2004 MD - University of Calgary
2001 BSc Anthropology - University of Calgary
2000 BSc General Biology - University of Calgary
2012 Certificate in Adult Education [E-Learning] - University of Calgary
2009 FRCPC Emergency Medicine - University of Calgary
2004 MD - University of Calgary
2001 BSc Anthropology - University of Calgary
2000 BSc General Biology - University of Calgary
Specialty certification
2015 EDE2 Advanced Ultrasound Practitioner - Canadian Emergency Ultrasound Society
2010 PALS Instructor - Heart and Stroke Foundation
2007 EDE1 CEUS Independant Ultrasound Practitioner - Canadian Emergency Ultrasound Society
2005 NRP - Canadian Pediatric Society
2005 ACLS - Heart and Stroke Foundation
2004 ATLS - American College of Surgeons
2010 PALS Instructor - Heart and Stroke Foundation
2007 EDE1 CEUS Independant Ultrasound Practitioner - Canadian Emergency Ultrasound Society
2005 NRP - Canadian Pediatric Society
2005 ACLS - Heart and Stroke Foundation
2004 ATLS - American College of Surgeons
Other courses
2011 PMI Leadership Series - CMA Physician Leadership Institute
2010 ED Strategies for Teaching Anytime - Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
2009 Evidence Based Resuscitation - Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
2009 Toxicology Roadshow - Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
2008 MSK Course - Canadian Association of Emergency Physiciuans
2008 Airway Management and Intervention in Emergencies - Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
2000 Vehicle Extrication - Calgary Fire Department
2010 ED Strategies for Teaching Anytime - Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
2009 Evidence Based Resuscitation - Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
2009 Toxicology Roadshow - Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
2008 MSK Course - Canadian Association of Emergency Physiciuans
2008 Airway Management and Intervention in Emergencies - Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
2000 Vehicle Extrication - Calgary Fire Department
Faculty Appointments
2016-Pres Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Emergency Medicine - University of Calgary
2010-2016 Assistant Program Director FRCPC Emergency Medicine Program - University of Saskatchewan
2009-2016 Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Surgery - University of Saskatchewan
2009-2016 Residency Program Committee CFPC EM and FRCPC EM - University of Saskatchewan
2009-2011 Director for Continuous Professional Learning Department of Emergency Medicine - Saskatoon
2010-2016 Assistant Program Director FRCPC Emergency Medicine Program - University of Saskatchewan
2009-2016 Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Surgery - University of Saskatchewan
2009-2016 Residency Program Committee CFPC EM and FRCPC EM - University of Saskatchewan
2009-2011 Director for Continuous Professional Learning Department of Emergency Medicine - Saskatoon
Clinical appointments
2016-Pres Staff Emergency Physician - Alberta Health Services, Calgary
2009-2016 Staff Emergency Physician - Saskatoon Health Region, Saskatoon
2009-2016 Staff Pediatric Emergency Physician - Saskatoon Health Region, Saskatoon
2006-09 Bedside Physician Cardiac and Intensive Care Units - Calgary Health Region, Calgary
2009-2016 Staff Emergency Physician - Saskatoon Health Region, Saskatoon
2009-2016 Staff Pediatric Emergency Physician - Saskatoon Health Region, Saskatoon
2006-09 Bedside Physician Cardiac and Intensive Care Units - Calgary Health Region, Calgary
Current Projects
Robinson P, Lalani NJ, Lyster K. Identifying patients who may benefit from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after cardiac arrest in the urban Emergency Departments of Saskatchewan. [In Process - $6000 Grant]
Baxter J. Trinda K and NJ Lalani. Understanding the Beliefs and Practices of Healthcare Professionals regarding acknowledgement of patients who die in the Emergency Department. [In Process]
Baxter J. Trinda K and NJ Lalani. Understanding the Beliefs and Practices of Healthcare Professionals regarding acknowledgement of patients who die in the Emergency Department. [In Process]
Peer-reviewed Publications
Mithani, S., Dong, K., Wilmott, A., Podmoroff, H., Lalani, N., Rosychuk, R.J., Chuang, R. and Yarema, M.C. (2016) A cohort study of unstable overdose patients treated with intravenous lipid emulsion therapy, CJEM, , pp. 1–9. doi: 10.1017/cem.2016.396. ($1500 Grant)
Lalani N, Gaco D. 2015. Ondansetron for Pediatric and Adolescent Gastroenteritis. Am Fam Physician. 2015 Apr 1;91(7):online
Berthelot S, Lang ES, Quan H, Stelfox HT, Lalani NJ* et al. Identifying Emergency-Sensitive Conditions for the Calculation of an Emergency Care Inhospital Standardized Mortality Ratio. Annals of Emergency Medicine 2014. April;63(4):418-424 e2
Taylor M, Lalani NJ. 2013. Evidence Based Diagnostics: Adult Small Bowel Obstruction. Academic Emergency Medicine;20: 528–544
Lalani N, Gaco D. 2012. Ondansetron (Zofran) for Pediatric and Adolescent Gastroenteritis. The NNT.http://www.thennt.com/ondansetron-for-pediatric-gastroenteritis/
* One of several authors listed as “Panel On Emergency Sensitive Conditions”
Lalani N, Gaco D. 2015. Ondansetron for Pediatric and Adolescent Gastroenteritis. Am Fam Physician. 2015 Apr 1;91(7):online
Berthelot S, Lang ES, Quan H, Stelfox HT, Lalani NJ* et al. Identifying Emergency-Sensitive Conditions for the Calculation of an Emergency Care Inhospital Standardized Mortality Ratio. Annals of Emergency Medicine 2014. April;63(4):418-424 e2
Taylor M, Lalani NJ. 2013. Evidence Based Diagnostics: Adult Small Bowel Obstruction. Academic Emergency Medicine;20: 528–544
Lalani N, Gaco D. 2012. Ondansetron (Zofran) for Pediatric and Adolescent Gastroenteritis. The NNT.http://www.thennt.com/ondansetron-for-pediatric-gastroenteritis/
* One of several authors listed as “Panel On Emergency Sensitive Conditions”
Other Publications
Dharamsi A, Petrosoniak A, Purdy E, Thoma B, Chan T and Lalani N. (2015). Learner-designed, crowd- refined: developing innovative electives in social media, education, and emergency medicine. Abstract Accepted for CAEP 2015
Lalani, N (2015). Communication and Coordination. In Chan, Sherbino (Ed) McMaster Modular Assessment Program: Senior Edition (1st Edition). San Francisco, CA; Academic Life in Emergency Medicine. ISBN: 978-0-9907948-3-7. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.3977.1046.
Lalani N. (2014). Difficult Conversations with a Trainee in Trouble. In Chan, Thoma, and Lin's (Editors) Medical Education in Cases: Volume 1 (1st Edition). San Francisco, CA; Academic Life in Emergency Medicine. ISBN: 978-0-9907948-0-6.
Crowder K, Lalani N, Stempien J, Woods R. Development of a CanMEDS-based multisource feedback evaluation tool for emergency physicians. CJEM 2010; 12(3):229 [$8000 Grant]
Lalani N, Carlsson AM, Donnon T, Willis WE, Graham K, Lord JA. Improving Corneal Tissue Donation Rates In An Academic Emergency Department Through Physician Education and Reinforcement. CJEM 2006;8(3):S119.
Stork AJ, Lalani NJ, Bromley MA, Rich TA, Yarema MC, Curry DG. Improving flow within the emergency department by matching physician staffing to patient demand. Can J Emerg Med 2006;8(3)S81.
Lalani, N (2015). Communication and Coordination. In Chan, Sherbino (Ed) McMaster Modular Assessment Program: Senior Edition (1st Edition). San Francisco, CA; Academic Life in Emergency Medicine. ISBN: 978-0-9907948-3-7. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.3977.1046.
Lalani N. (2014). Difficult Conversations with a Trainee in Trouble. In Chan, Thoma, and Lin's (Editors) Medical Education in Cases: Volume 1 (1st Edition). San Francisco, CA; Academic Life in Emergency Medicine. ISBN: 978-0-9907948-0-6.
Crowder K, Lalani N, Stempien J, Woods R. Development of a CanMEDS-based multisource feedback evaluation tool for emergency physicians. CJEM 2010; 12(3):229 [$8000 Grant]
Lalani N, Carlsson AM, Donnon T, Willis WE, Graham K, Lord JA. Improving Corneal Tissue Donation Rates In An Academic Emergency Department Through Physician Education and Reinforcement. CJEM 2006;8(3):S119.
Stork AJ, Lalani NJ, Bromley MA, Rich TA, Yarema MC, Curry DG. Improving flow within the emergency department by matching physician staffing to patient demand. Can J Emerg Med 2006;8(3)S81.
Other scholarly work
2015-Pres Contributor and Editor of the CanadiEM Blog: http://canadiem.org
2011–205 Creator of Online Medical Blog Ermentor.com
2010–2013 Creator and Facilitator of Online Toxicology Course for University of Saskatchewan Emergency Medicine Residents and Medical Students
2010–Pres Creator of MediCards I-phone Flashcard Application https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/medicards/id461370601?mt=8
2011–205 Creator of Online Medical Blog Ermentor.com
2010–2013 Creator and Facilitator of Online Toxicology Course for University of Saskatchewan Emergency Medicine Residents and Medical Students
2010–Pres Creator of MediCards I-phone Flashcard Application https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/medicards/id461370601?mt=8
Presentations
INTERNATIONAL
N. Lalani. “Understanding the Beliefs and Practices of Healthcare Professionals regarding acknowledgement of patients who die in the Emergency Department”. Poster presentation ICEM. Dublin, Ireland. June 2012
Lang, E., Wyer P., Turner J., Lalani N. and D Newman. “Harnessing the Power of the Internet for Bedside Teaching”. Workshop presented at the SAEM Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ. June 2010
NATIONAL
Lang, E., Turner J. and N. Lalani “Harnessing the Power of the Internet for Bedside Teaching. Workshop presented at the CAEP Annual Meeting. St Johns, NFLD. June 2011.
Lalani, N. Chief Residents Wisdom: “When Learning to Teach Think Outside the Classroom”. Presented at 1st Annual Chief Residents Workshop. ICRE. Winnipeg, MB September 2007
REGIONAL
Lalani N. “Social Media and Electronic Resources”. Presented at Saskatchewan Emergency Annual Conference. Saskatoon, SK. October 2014
Lalani N. “Risk Stratification of Chest Pain Patients”. Presented at Saskatchewan Emergency Annual Conference. Saskatoon, SK. October 2014
Lalani N. “Dental Emergencies”. Presented at Saskatchewan Emergency Annual Conference. Saskatoon, SK. October 2013
Lalani N. “Clearing the C-Spine”. Presented at Radiology 2013. Saskatoon, Sk. June 2013
Lalani N. “Pediatric Head Injury”. Presented at Saskatchewan Emergency Annual Conference. Saskatoon, SK. October 2013
Lalani N. Using the Internet to Promote Continuous Professional Learning. Snow Doc Conference for Community-based Faculty. Workshop presented at Moose Jaw, SK. March 2011.
Lalani N. “Clearing C-Spines”. Presented at Saskatchewan Emergency Annual Conference. Regina, SK. October 2010
Lalani N. “Allergy and Anaphylaxis”. Presented at Saskatchewan Emergency Annual Conference. Regina, SK. October 2010
Lalani, N. “Stabilization and Interfacility Transfer of the Trauma Patient”. Presented at Saskatchewan Emergency Medicine Annual Conference. Saskatoon, SK October 2009.
Lalani, N. Use of the NEXUS Low Risk Criteria and Canadian C Spine Rule in Blunt Trauma Patients. Small Group Sessions. Saskatchewan Emergency Medicine Annual Conference. Saskatoon, SK. October 2009.
N. Lalani. “Understanding the Beliefs and Practices of Healthcare Professionals regarding acknowledgement of patients who die in the Emergency Department”. Poster presentation ICEM. Dublin, Ireland. June 2012
Lang, E., Wyer P., Turner J., Lalani N. and D Newman. “Harnessing the Power of the Internet for Bedside Teaching”. Workshop presented at the SAEM Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ. June 2010
NATIONAL
Lang, E., Turner J. and N. Lalani “Harnessing the Power of the Internet for Bedside Teaching. Workshop presented at the CAEP Annual Meeting. St Johns, NFLD. June 2011.
Lalani, N. Chief Residents Wisdom: “When Learning to Teach Think Outside the Classroom”. Presented at 1st Annual Chief Residents Workshop. ICRE. Winnipeg, MB September 2007
REGIONAL
Lalani N. “Social Media and Electronic Resources”. Presented at Saskatchewan Emergency Annual Conference. Saskatoon, SK. October 2014
Lalani N. “Risk Stratification of Chest Pain Patients”. Presented at Saskatchewan Emergency Annual Conference. Saskatoon, SK. October 2014
Lalani N. “Dental Emergencies”. Presented at Saskatchewan Emergency Annual Conference. Saskatoon, SK. October 2013
Lalani N. “Clearing the C-Spine”. Presented at Radiology 2013. Saskatoon, Sk. June 2013
Lalani N. “Pediatric Head Injury”. Presented at Saskatchewan Emergency Annual Conference. Saskatoon, SK. October 2013
Lalani N. Using the Internet to Promote Continuous Professional Learning. Snow Doc Conference for Community-based Faculty. Workshop presented at Moose Jaw, SK. March 2011.
Lalani N. “Clearing C-Spines”. Presented at Saskatchewan Emergency Annual Conference. Regina, SK. October 2010
Lalani N. “Allergy and Anaphylaxis”. Presented at Saskatchewan Emergency Annual Conference. Regina, SK. October 2010
Lalani, N. “Stabilization and Interfacility Transfer of the Trauma Patient”. Presented at Saskatchewan Emergency Medicine Annual Conference. Saskatoon, SK October 2009.
Lalani, N. Use of the NEXUS Low Risk Criteria and Canadian C Spine Rule in Blunt Trauma Patients. Small Group Sessions. Saskatchewan Emergency Medicine Annual Conference. Saskatoon, SK. October 2009.
Awards
2017 University of Calgary Emergency Medicine Excellence in Resident Teaching - Gold Star Mentor Award
2016 Dr. Richard Kohn Memorial Award for Mentorship in Emergency Medicine - Canadian Association of Emergency Medicine [link]
2015 Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Saskatchewan Excellence in Teaching Award - Saskatchewan
2015 FRCPC-EM Senior Resident Teaching Award - University of Saskatchewan
2013 CFPC-EM Teacher of the Year - University of Saskatchewan
2006 CAEP/ ICEM Resident Research Award - Halifax, Nova Scotia
2004 St. John’s Ambulance Emergency Medicine Scholarship - University of Calgary
2002 Dr. Ethelbert Reavley Award - University of Calgary
2001 International Studentship Award - University of Calgary
2016 Dr. Richard Kohn Memorial Award for Mentorship in Emergency Medicine - Canadian Association of Emergency Medicine [link]
2015 Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Saskatchewan Excellence in Teaching Award - Saskatchewan
2015 FRCPC-EM Senior Resident Teaching Award - University of Saskatchewan
2013 CFPC-EM Teacher of the Year - University of Saskatchewan
2006 CAEP/ ICEM Resident Research Award - Halifax, Nova Scotia
2004 St. John’s Ambulance Emergency Medicine Scholarship - University of Calgary
2002 Dr. Ethelbert Reavley Award - University of Calgary
2001 International Studentship Award - University of Calgary
Associations
2011-Pres Pediatric Emergency Research Canada network
2009-Pres College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
2009-Pres Saskatchewan Medical Association
2007-Pres Canadian Emergency Ultrasound Society
2004-Pres Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
2003-Pres Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
2000-Pres Alberta Medical Association
2000-Pres Canadian Medical Association
2000-09 College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
2009-Pres College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
2009-Pres Saskatchewan Medical Association
2007-Pres Canadian Emergency Ultrasound Society
2004-Pres Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
2003-Pres Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
2000-Pres Alberta Medical Association
2000-Pres Canadian Medical Association
2000-09 College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta