Govind Chavhan

Title: Paediatric Radiologist, Department of Diagnostic Imaging

Designations: MBBS, MD, DNB, DABR

Email: govind.chavhan@sickkids.ca

Alternate Contact Name: Saaim Satti

Alternate Phone: 416-813-5823

Alternate Email: saaim.satti@sickkids.ca

U of T Positions: Professor, Department of Medical Imaging

Chair Positions: Secretary, The Board of Directors, The Society for Pediatric Radiology (SPR)

Other Positions: Body MRI Co-Section Head, Department of Diagnostic Imaging

Biography

Dr. Chavhan graduated from The University of Mumbai, India, completing a radiology residency at the same university in 2003. He did his paediatric radiology fellowship at SickKids and stayed on as a staff paediatric radiologist.

Dr. Chavhan's main research focus is on paediatric body MRI. He conducts weekly MRI rounds for the residents and fellows in the department. He is actively involved in the educational outreach program and has lectured on many paediatric imaging topics.

Education and experience

Degrees

DABR, Radiology, American Board of Radiology, United States
DNB (Diplomat of National Board), Radio-Diagnosis, National Board of Examination, New Delhi, Ministry of Health, Government of India,
MD, Radiology, Department of Radiology, Seth G. S. Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, University of Mumbai. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
MBBS, Medical School, Seth G. S. Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Postgraduate, Research and Specialty Training

2006–2010: Clinical Fellowship, Pediatric Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2000–2003: Radiology Residency, Radiology, Department of Radiology, Seth G. S. Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
1998–1999: Rotating Internship (Clinical Year of Training), All Clinical departments, University of Mumbai, King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, R. N. Cooper Hospital and Wadia Hospital, Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Qualifications, Certifications and Licenses

2006–Present: Academic License, Pediatric Radiology, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2005–Present: Certificate of Specialty, Diagnostic Radiology, Maharashtra Medical Council, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
1999–Present: Permanent License, Maharashtra Medical Council, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2007–2009: USMLE (Steps 1-3), ECFMG and FSMB, USA, United States

Current Appointments

2022-Present: Professor Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2010–Present: Staff Paediatric Radiologist, Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Previous Appointments

2006–2010: Clinical Fellow, Paediatric Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging, University of Toronto, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2003–2005: Associate Radiologist, CT Scan and MRI Department, Jankharia Imaging, Mumbai, India
1999–2000: Medical Officer, Ministry of Health, Maharashtra Province, Sawana Primary Health Center, Dist-Yavatmal, Maharashtra, India
2003–2003: Senior Radiology Registrar, Radiology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Teaching and Education Awards

2021: Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award, Residency Program, Dept of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.
2020–2021: Outstanding Teacher Award Fellowship Program, Pediatric Imaging, Dept of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Selected by fellows.
2019–2020: Outstanding Teacher Award Fellowship Program, Pediatric Imaging, Dept of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Selected by fellows.

International

2019: Cum Laude, RSNA, Chicago, Illinois, United States. Received for educational exhibit on Abdominal Imaging in Fontan Circulation.
2019: Excellence in manuscript reviewing, Manuscript Reviewer, Clinical Imaging Journal.
2018: Excellence in manuscript reviewing in quantity and quality, Pediatric Radiology Journal.
2018: The Jacques Lefevre award for best research paper, Co-author, European Society of Pediatric Radiology Annual Meeting, Berlin, Germany.
2017: Excellence in manuscript reviewing in quantity and quality, Pediatric Radiology Journal.
2015: Cum Laude, RSNA, Chicago, Illinois, United States. Received for educational exhibit on MRI of thoracic outlet syndrome in children.
2014: Certificate of Merit, RSNA, Chicago, Illinois, United States. Received for educational exhibit on Imaging of early and late effects of cancer therapy in children.
2013: Excellence in manuscript reviewing in quantity and quality, Pediatric Radiology Journal.
2012: Certificate of Merit, RSNA, Chicago, Illinois, United States. Received for educational exhibit on diffusion weighted imaging in pediatric body MRI.
2011: Certificate of Merit, RSNA, Chicago, Illinois, United States. Received for educational exhibit on MRE.
2011: Cum Laude, RSNA. Received for exhibit on optimization of abdominal MRI in children.
2010: Certificate of Merit, RSNA. Chicago, Illinois, United States. For educational exhibit on whole body MRI.
2010: RSNA Roentgen Resident/Fellows Research Award 2010, RSNA/ U of T. (Research Award)
2009: Cum Laude, RSNA, Chicago, Illinois, For educational exhibit on Pediatric MRCP.
2009: RSNA Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award (Year 2009), (Research Award)
2009: Honorable Mention, Society for Pediatric Radiology, Carlsbad, California. For the poster at SPR annual conference.
2008: Certificate of Merit, Radiological Society of North America. (Distinction). For educational exhibit in RSNA 2008.
2008: Honorable Mention, Primary Author, Society for Pediatric Radiology, Arizona. (Distinction). For the poster at Society for Pediatric Radiology conference.
2007: Certificate of Merit, RSNA, Chicago, Illinois. For educational exhibit at annual meeting.
2007: Honorable Mention, Society for Pediatric Radiology, Miami. For the poster at SPR annual conference.

National

2003: First Prize in Radiology Quiz, Indian Radiology and Imaging Association, Goa, India.

Provincial / Regional

1991: Gold Medal, Digras, India. For standing topper in the town (Digras, India) in SSC (Secondary School certificate) Board examination 1991.
1991: Second Prize General Knowledge Annual Competition, Lokmat (regional daily newspaper), India. (Distinction)

Local

2012: Research Award to new faculty, U of T Medical Imaging Alumni Association, Toronto, This award is given to new faculty within 3 yrs of their appointment.
2008: Research Award, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada. (Research Award)
2002: First Prize: Grant Teaching File Competition, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India.

Teaching and Education Awards

2018–2019: Outstanding Teacher Award Fellowship Program, Pediatric Imaging, Dept of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Selected by fellows.
2017–2018: Outstanding Teacher Award Fellowship Program, Pediatric Imaging, Dept of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.
2017–2018: Outstanding Teacher Award Residency Program, Pediatric Imaging, Dept of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Selected by radiology residents.
2015–2016: Outstanding Teacher Award Fellowship Program, Pediatric Imaging, Dept of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Selected by fellows.
2014–2015: Outstanding Teacher Award Fellowship Program, Pediatric Imaging, Dept of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Selected by fellows.
2013–2014: Outstanding Teacher Award Fellowship Program, Pediatric Imaging, Dept of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Selected by fellows.
2012–2013: Outstanding Teacher Award Fellowship Program, Pediatric Imaging, Dept of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Selected by fellows.
2010–2011: Outstanding Teacher Award Fellowship Program, Pediatric Imaging, Dept of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Selected by fellows.

Publications

See a full list of Govind Chavhan's publications

2016–2017: Principal Investigator. 2D and 4D phase contrast assessment of blood flow in pediatric portal venous hypertension: feasibility, range of pathologic values, and clinical implications. Discovery Phase grant from Growth Development Neoplasia Research Group of U of T Medical Imaging Department. 10,000 CAD. [Grants].
2015–2017: Collaborator. Frailty and Sarcopenia in Children Undergoing Liver and Kidney Transplantation:
The Road to Pre-Transplant Prehabilitation. Transplant and Regenerative Medicine Centre, Toronto. Transplant and Regenerative Medicine Centre Catalyst grant. PI: Kamath Binita. Collaborator(s): Vicky Lee Ng, Rulan Parekh, Diane Hebert, Govind Chavhan, Amer Shammas, Catherine Patterson, Stephanie So. 14,000 CAD. [Grants].
2012–2013: Principal Investigator. Development of smart phone and tablets ‘apps’ for pediatric MRI protocols. U of T Medical Imaging Alumni Association. U of T medical Imaging Alumni Association. 2,000 CAD. [Grants}
2011-2012: Principal Investigator. MR VCUG: development of a new technique to approach urethral anatomy. Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto. Collaborator(s): Paul Babyn, J Pippi Salle. 5,000 CAD. [Grants].
2011–2012: Collaborator. N. Thorne Griscom Award for Education in Pediatric Radiology
This was a grant awarded by the Society for Pediatric Radiology to promote education in pediatric radiology in developing countries like India. The Society for Pediatric Radiology. N. Thorne Griscom Award for Education in Pediatric Radiology. PI: Shroff, Manohar. Collaborator(s): Mann Erika, Gibikote Shridhar, Chavhan Govind. 40,000 USD. [Grants].