Dr. Achal Dhir

Associate Professor

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Biography

Achal Dhir is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at Western University. His expertise lies in anesthesia for non-cardiac surgery, focusing on cardiovascular risk assessment and management. He has published extensively in noted medical journals, with articles addressing topics such as blood pressure complexities related to frailty and heparin resistance in cardiac procedures. Dhir received the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society Humanitarian Award for his contributions to global anesthesiology and was honored with the Hind Rattan Award by the Non Resident Indian Welfare Society of India, acknowledging his impactful role within the expatriate Indian community. He plays a pivotal role in educating future anesthesiologists and has been recognized as a Fellow Teacher of the Year for his dedication to teaching excellence. His contributions extend into research, where he explores various facets of perioperative care, continually advancing the field through his studies and participation in international discussions on anesthesiology practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine.

Awards

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Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society Humanitarian Award

2020-01-01
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Hind Rattan Award

2013-01-01

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.