About Dr. R. Rishi Gupta

Background and Training

Dr. Gupta grew up in St. John’s, NL, and did his undergraduate studies in biochemistry at the Memorial University of Newfoundland. He received his medical school training from the University of Toronto. He then completed a 5-year residency in ophthalmology at the University of Ottawa, where he served as Chief Resident. Thereafter, he sub-specialized, with 2 years of fellowship training in the surgical and medical treatment of retinal diseases at McGill University in Montreal, QC. Dr. Gupta is both a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as well as American Board certified. He holds the designation of Diplomate of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (DRCPSC) – Area of Focused Competence In Retina.

Research

Dr. Gupta actively participates in research and has over 50 publications in prominent peer-reviewed journals. He is a Founding Editor of the journal Canadian Eye Care Today. A dynamic presenter, Dr. Gupta is regularly invited to speak nationally and internationally on a variety of topics, including medical and surgical retina, wellness, ethics, audits, and communication. Dr. Gupta also has a keen interest in ergonomics and injury prevention and established the Canadian Ophthalmological Society’s Working Group in Ergonomics. He is a contributing member of the American society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) and American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and has received the AAO Global Video Film Festival 2nd Place Prize, AAO International Education Award, ASRS Honor Award, ASRS “Best In Show” Film Festival Prize, ASRS Master Distinguished Contributor Award, and AAO International Scholar Award.

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Teaching

Dr. Gupta is passionate about teaching medical students and residents about the exciting field of ophthalmology. He has received several awards for his work in medical education, including the Dalhousie University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences “Clinical Teaching Award”, the Canadian Association of Residents and Interns “Joseph Mikhael Medical Education Award”, and the University of Toronto’s “Clive Mortimer Executive Award”. He also received the Dr. G. W. Archibald Gold-headed Cane Award in Medical Humanities – presented to a physician who exemplifies a humanistic approach to clinical care, integrates the humanities in their professional life, and serves as a role model to learners.