Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Language Fluency
Affiliations
Publications
Poster Presentations
Timeline
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Ravinder Kaler MD

Hartford,Connecticut

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rheumatology Fellowship

University of Connecticut, School of Medicine
07.2024 - Current
  • Rheumatology Fellow

Geriatric Medicine Fellowship

Roger Williams Medical Center - Boston University
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • ACGME Fellowship

Internal Medicine Residency

Roger Williams Medical Center-Boston University
07.2020 - 07.2023
  • ACGME Residency

Research Scholar

Beaumont Research Institute
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Research Scholar

Boston University Medical Education Committee
  • This committee was created to facilitate learning, provide guidance and support for the professional development of medical students rotating at Roger Williams Medical Center. I serve as a clinical educator; teaching, mentoring and supervising the students clinical skills and reviewing their evaluations. We have a set of guides, evaluations and lectures to provide optimal medical education and promote a patient-centered approach to care.

University of Connecticut Division of Rheumatology
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • During my away elective rotation, I had the privilege to work in the Department of Rheumatology where I learnt various manifestations of rheumatological and immunological disease presentations. Attending grand rounds led by exceptional physicians was a highlight of my experience, providing me with valuable learning opportunities.
  • Most Meaningful - When it became apparent I had not secured a Rheumatology fellowship position in this years match, this elective rotation at University of Connecticut provided an opportunity for personal growth and perseverance, reminding me of my passion for Rheumatology.
  • Education/training

Brown University Division of Rheumatology
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • I had the honor of both doing my away elective in Rheumatology at Brown University but also continue to do longitudinal clinic as a second site with Dr. Anthony Reginato. This allowed me to understand disease course both in the inpatient and outpatient setting with continuity of care. Additionally, I gained experience performing procedures and understanding ultrasound techniques for different rheumatological diseases.
  • Education/training

Boston University Medical Education Committee

Roger Williams Medical Center Department Of Medicine
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • This committee was created to facilitate learning, provide guidance and support for the professional development of medical students rotating at Roger Williams Medical Center. I serve as a clinical educator; teaching, mentoring and supervising the students clinical skills and reviewing their evaluations. We have a set of guides, evaluations and lectures to provide optimal medical education and promote a patient-centered approach to care.

Medical Education

Roger Williams Medical Center Department Of Medicine
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Hands-on Joint Aspiration workshop for Internal Medicine Residents using the Knee Model
  • Designed a quality improvement workshop allowing internal medicine residents to have the confidence and ability to perform bedside knee arthrocentesis.


Education

M.D. -

Caribbean Medical University School of Medicine
05.2019

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

American International College of Arts And Sciences
01-2013

Certification

  • American Board of Internal Medicine Certified
  • Geriatric Medicine Certified
  • Partial-Scholarship for Academic Excellence in Pathology from Caribbean Medical University
  • Teachers Assistant (TA) for Pathology
  • Magna Cum Laude Honors

Language Fluency

English
French
Punjabi
Hindi

Affiliations

  • American College of Physicians
  • American College of Rheumatology
  • The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology
  • Association of Women in Rheumatology
  • Rhode Island Medical Society
  • American Geriatrics Society

Publications

Kaler, J., & Mukhtar, O., & Khalid, M., & Thapa, S., & Kaler, R., & Ting, B., & Gayam, V.. (2018, Jun). Spinal Gout Causing Reversible Quadriparesis. Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspective, 2018(5998288), 111-114. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 29915646.


Kaler, J., & Mukhtar, O., & Khan, B., & Shrestha, B., & Kaler, R., & Ting, B., & Khalid, M.. (2018, Jun). Rhabdomyolysis: An Unusual Presentation of Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection in an Adult. Case Reports in Medicine, Volume 2018(6897975), 4. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 30034476.


Kaler, R., Gonzalez, P., Sukumaran, N., Ahmadzadeh Y., Li, Z. Y., Gilek-Seibert, K.. (2023, May). Hands-on Joint Aspiration workshop for Internal Medicine Residents using the Knee Model. Annals of Rheumatic Diseases , 82(Issue Suppl 1), 1998. Pub Status: Published.

Article URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2023-eular.2333.


Kaler, R., Gonzalez, P., Sukumaran, N., Turkowski, Y., El-dib, A., Li, Z. Y., Gilek-Seibert, K.. (2022, Jun). Most medicine residents would like to learn joint aspiration procedures but 2/3 have never done it: survey of community hospital trainees in Northeastern USA. Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, 81(DOI:10.1136), 1854-1855. Pub Status: Published. Article URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.906.


Kaler, Ravinder & Nair, Girish B. . (2019, Dec). Vaping Related Lung Injury: A New Epidemic . Journal of Anesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine , 10(1), 80. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 10.19080/JAICM.2019.


Nair, G., Kaler, R., Al-Katib, S., Podolsky, R., & Castillo, E.. (2020, Mar). Detection of Early Disease Progression in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Using Quantitative Lung Function and Pulmonary Blood Mass Imaging. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, D(110), 201.
Cited in PubMed; PMID: https://doi.org/10.1.

Poster Presentations

Gonzalez Manrique P., Gilvaz V., Kaler R., Ahmadzadeh Y., Reginato A.. (2023, April 27). A. Systematic Review and Analysis of Mobile Applications for Rheumatoid Arthritis Using the Mobile Application Rating Scale [Poster presented]. American College of Rheumatology’s Rheumatology Research Workshop/Orlando, FL, USA.


Gonzalez Manrique P., Gilvaz V., Kaler R., Batra N., Reginato A.. (2023, November 10). Systematic Review and Analysis of Mobile Applications for Rheumatoid Arthritis Using the Mobile Application Rating Scale and EULAR Recommendations [Poster presented]. ACR Annual Meeting /San Diego , CA, USA.


Kaler, R., Choudhary, K., Saraf, R.. (2021, March 09). Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: A Mysterious and Potentially Lethal Adverse Reaction [Poster presented]. American College of Physicians, Rhode Island /Providence, RI, USA.


Kaler, R., Gonzalez, P., Batra N., Li, Z. Y., Gilek-Seibert, K.. (2023, November 10). Hands-on Joint Aspiration workshop for Internal Medicine Residents using the Knee Model [Poster presented]. ACR Annual Meeting/San Diego, CA, USA.


Kaler, R., Gonzalez, P., Sukumaran, N., Turkowski, Y., El-dib, A., Li, Z. Y., Gilek-Seibert, K.. (2023, April 27). Hands-on Joint Aspiration workshop for Internal Medicine Residents using the Knee Model [Poster presented]. Annual Medical Education Scholarship Poster Session/Providence, RI, USA.


Kaler, R., Sukumaran, N., Gonzalez, P., Li, Z. Y., Gilek-Seibert, K.. (2022, March 02). An Unusual case of Anti-Mi-2 beta Antibody Positive Amyopathic Myositis with Treatment Resistance and Advanced Interstitial Lung Disease [Poster presented]. American College of Physicians, Rhode Island /Providence, RI, USA.


Kaler, R., Sukumaran, N., Gilek-Seibert, K. . (2022, March 02). The “Kissing” Arthritis [Poster presented]. American College of Physician, Rhode Island/Providence , RI, USA.


Kaler, R., Sukumaran, N., Gonzalez, P., Li, Z. Y., Gilek-Seibert, K.. (2022, April 29). A rare case of Neurosarcoidosis presenting as an Optic Chiasm Mass leading to SIADH [Poster presented]. Internal Medicine Meeting 2022/Chicago, IL, USA.


Kaler, R., Sukumaran, N., Turkowski, Y., El-dib, A., Vernon, M., Gilek-Seibert, K.. (2021, October 23). Non-English speakers and older adults do not utilize electronic health portal as frequently as younger English speakers in Rheumatology ambulatory practice. [Pos ter presented]. AMA Research Challenge poster sessioin- Virtual /Providence, RI, USA.


Kaler, R., Sukumaran, N., Turkowski, Y., El-dib, A., Vernon, M., Gilek-Seibert, K. . (2022, April 28). Electronic Health Portal Usage Among Hispanic Population and Older Adults in a Rheumatology Ambulatory Practice [Poster presented]. ACR-Rheumatology Research Workshop/Orlando , FL, USA.


Mahgoub, A., Kaler, R., Mohamed, A. . (2021, March 09). Mind the Gap [Poster presented]. American College of Physicians, Rhode Island /Providence , RI, USA.


Nair, G., Kaler, R., Al-Katib, S., Podolsky, R., & Castillo, E.. (2020, May 16). Detection of Early Disease Progression in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Using Quantitative Lung Function and Pulmonary Blood Mass Imaging [Poster presented]. American Thoracic Society /Philadelphia , PA, USA.


Saraf, R., Kaler, R., & Choudhary, K.. (2021, March 09). Infective Endocarditis Due to Gram Negative Bacilli: a Rare Presentation by a Rare Organism [Poster presented]. American College of Physicians, Rhode Island/Providence , RI, USA.

Timeline

Rheumatology Fellowship

University of Connecticut, School of Medicine
07.2024 - Current

Geriatric Medicine Fellowship

Roger Williams Medical Center - Boston University
07.2023 - 06.2024

University of Connecticut Division of Rheumatology
04.2023 - 05.2023

Boston University Medical Education Committee

Roger Williams Medical Center Department Of Medicine
01.2023 - 06.2024

Brown University Division of Rheumatology
02.2022 - 12.2022

Medical Education

Roger Williams Medical Center Department Of Medicine
11.2021 - 06.2023

Internal Medicine Residency

Roger Williams Medical Center-Boston University
07.2020 - 07.2023

Research Scholar

Beaumont Research Institute
08.2019 - 06.2020

Boston University Medical Education Committee

M.D. -

Caribbean Medical University School of Medicine

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

American International College of Arts And Sciences
Ravinder Kaler MD