Faculty

Dr. Bikaramjit Singh Mann

University or Institution Degree Subject Area Dates
University of British Columbia BSc Pharmacy 2003 – 2007
University of British Columbia MD Doctor of Medicine 2007 – 2011

Continuing Education or Training

University or Institution Rank or Title Dates
Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary Internal Medicine Residency 2011 – 2014
Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary Chief Resident 2013 to 2014
Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary Nephrology Fellowship 2014 – 2016
Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary Chief Nephrology Fellow 2015 – 2016
Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary Critical Care Medicine Fellowship 2016 – 2018

Continuing Medical Education

University or Institution Type Detail Dates
1 Society of Critical Care Medicine Multiprofessional Critical Care Review Course Online This course is designed as a comprehensive review of the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of the critically ill patient as well as preparation for the critical care subspecialty examination. This continuing education offering is intended to meet the needs of any healthcare provider involved in the care of critically ill patients.

 

2021
2 American Society of Nephrology Board Review Course Online The ASN Board Review Course & Update (BRCU) Virtual 2021 is a fully virtual course. Sessions with expert faculty that will incorporate case-based discussions, board-style questions.

 

2021
3 Society of Critical Care Medicine Advanced Echocardiography Course Online Self-Directed Critical Care Echocardiography Review Course prepares participants for the critical care echocardiography board examination and provides them with valuable information for staying up to date on the latest in team-based care and ultrasound and echocardiography education.

 

2021
4 Society of Critical Care Medicine Congress Attended Annual conference of the Society of Critical Care Medicine February 16 to February 20, 2019

Professional Qualifications

1 Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part 1 and 2 (2011 and 2012)
2 USMLE Step 1, 2 and 3 (2011, 2012 and 2013)
3 Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada – Internal Medicine (2014)
4 Certificate of Special Competence in Nephrology, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (2016)
5 Certificate of Special Competence in Critical Care Medicine, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (2018)

 

 

Continuing Education Activities

1 Triaging the Sick Medical Patient. Hospital-Wide Grand Rounds. Surrey Memorial Hospital. May 29, 2019
2 Thrombotic Microangiopathies. Medicine Grand Rounds. Surrey Memorial Hospital. November 15, 2019
3 Evidence-Based Drug Policy: What the Heck Is This Talk About & Will I Stay Awake? Grand Rounds. Department of Critical Care, Cumming School of Medicine, September 13, 2017.
4 Biomarkers in Acute Kidney Injury. Grand Rounds. Department of Critical Care Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, December 14, 2016.
5 Management of Lupus Nephritis: An Update for Nephrologists. Grand Rounds. Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine. November 10, 2016.
6 Trial of Decompressive Craniectomy for Traumatic Intracranial Hypertension. Presenter. Journal Club. Department of Critical Care, Cumming School of Medicine. October 13, 2016.
7 Intensive supportive care plus immunosuppression in IgA Nephropathy. Presenter. Journal Club. Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine. March 9, 2016.
8 Effects of intensive blood-pressure control in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Presenter. Journal Club. Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine. January 20, 2016.
9 Effect of Kt/V on survival and clinical outcomes in CAPD patients: randomized, prospective study. Presenter. Journal Club. Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine. December 16, 2015.
10 Sirolimus and kidney growth in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Presenter. Journal Club. Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine. September 30, 2015.
11 Abatacept in B7-1 positive proteinuric kidney disease. Presenter. Journal Club. Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine. May 20, 2015.
12 Renal replacement therapy in the critically unwell patient. Grand Rounds. Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine. October 1, 2015.
13 Understanding by older patients of dialysis and conservative management for chronic kidney failure. Presenter. Journal Club. Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine. January 21, 2015.
14 Kidney stones. Grand Rounds. Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine. January 8, 2015.
15 Effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers on all-cause mortality, cardiovascular deaths, and cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes mellitus: a meta-analysis. Presenter. Journal Club. Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine. September 24, 2014.
16 Approach to common electrolyte abnormalities on MTU. Introduction to Residency: Summer R1 Series, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. August 29, 2013.
17 Approach to dyspnea. Introduction to Residency: Summer R1 Series, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. August 22, 2013.
18 Common MTU Infections. Introduction to Residency: Summer R1 Series, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. August 8, 2013.
19 Venothromboembolic disease. Introduction to Residency: Summer R1 Series, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. August 1, 2013.
20 Acute kidney injury. Introduction to Residency: Summer R1 Series, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. July 11, 2013
21 Shock. Introduction to Residency: Summer R1 Series, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. July 11, 2013.
22 Sequential versus triple therapy for first-line treatment of Helicobacter pylori: a multicenter, open-label, randomized trial. Presenter. Journal Club. Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. January 17, 2013.
23 A 4-year trail of tiotropium in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (UPLIFT trial). Presenter. Journal Club. Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. September 27, 2012.
24 Assessing the impact of drug insurance on clinical and economic outcomes in patients with chronic diseases. Presenter. ICDC/AKDN Research Rounds. September 7, 2012.
25 Laboratory based versus non-laboratory-based method for assessment of cardiovascular disease risk: the NHANES 1 follow-up study cohort. Presenter. Journal Club. Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. May 3, 2012.
26 A trial of darbepoetin alfa in type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (TREAT trial). Presenter. Journal Club. Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary.
27 Under pressure. Clinical Pathological Conference Rounds. Department of Medicine and Department of Pathology. Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. January 17, 2012.
28 Pharmacologic management of urinary incontinence. Geriatric Division Rounds, Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine. November 9, 2011.
Journals
Mann BS, Manns BJ, Barnieh LB, Oliver MJ, Devoe D, Lorenzetti D, Pauly R, Quinn RR. Peritoneal Dialysis: A Scoping Review of Strategies to Maximize PD Utilization. Peritoneal Dialysis International 2017; 37: 159 – 164.

 

Kamar F, Mann B, Kline G. Sudden onset of parathyroid hormone-independent severe hypercalcemia from reversal of tumoral calcinosis in a dialysis patient. BMC Nephrology 2017; 17: 137.

 

Mann BS, Manns BJ, Dart A, Kappel J, Molzahn A, Naimark D, Nessim SJ, Soroka S, Zappitelli M, Sood MM on behalf of the Canadian Knowledge Translation and Generation Network (CANN-NET). An assessment of dialysis provider’s attitudes towards timing of dialysis initiation in Canada. Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease 2014, 1:3. http://www.cjkhd.org/content/1/1/3.

 

Mann BS, Barnieh L, Tang K, Campbell DJT, Clement F, Hemmelgarn B, Tonelli M, Lorenzetti D, Manns BJ. Association between drug insurance cost sharing strategies and outcomes in patients with chronic diseases: a systematic review PLoS One 9(3); e89168. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0089168

 

Tang K, Barnieh L, Mann BS, Clement F, Campbell DJT, Hemmelgarn B, Tonelli M, Lorenzetti D, Manns BJ. A systematic review of value-based insurance design in chronic diseases. Am J Manag Care 2014; 20(6): e229-e241

 

Mann B. Harm reduction: when evidence should influence policy. CJGIM 2013; 8(2): 49-53

 

Mann B, Milloy MJ, Kerr T, Zhang R, Montaner J, Wood E. Improved adherence to modern antiretroviral therapy among HIV infected injection drug users. HIV Medicine 2012 Nov; 13(10): 596-601

 

Mann B, Wood E. Confounding in observational studies explained. The Open Epidemiology Journal 2012; 5: 18-20

 

Desapriya E, Kerr JM, Hewapathirane DS, Peiris D, Mann B, Gomes N, Peiris K, Scime G, Jones J. Bull bars in vulnerable road users. Traffic Inj Prev 2012 Jan; 13(1): 86-92

 

Mann B, Wood E. Absolute Risks, Relative Risks, and Number Needed to Treat. Student BMJ 2011;19:d146

 

Mann B, Desapriya E, Fujiwara T, Pike I. Is blood alcohol level a good predictor for injury severity outcomes in motor vehicle crash victims? Emergency Medicine International 2011; Volume 2011: Article ID 616323. DOI:10.1155/2011/616323

 

 

Conference Proceedings
Gellatly RM, McGinnis M, Yeh, P, Shah K, Mann B. Antimicrobial dosing in critically ill patients requiring continuous renal replacement therapy. World Congress of Intensive Care. Melbourne, Australia. October 14 to October 18, 2019.

 

Mann B, Solverson K, Hazlewood G, Bagshaw S, Straus S, James M, Niven D. 1440: Renal replacement therapy and recovery of renal function in AKI: systematic review and network meta-analysis. Critical Care Medicine 2019; 47(1): 696.

 

AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS

(a) Awards for Teaching (indicate name of award, awarding organizations, date)

1 Honour Roll for Clinical Teaching Excellence, Department of Medicine, UBC, 2021
2 St. Paul’s Hospital CCFP-EM Off-Service Teacher of the Year. Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia. October 2018.
3 Undergraduate Medical Education Teaching Award. Honour Roll. Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 2017. This award was for my involvement in teaching the Course 4 case-based curriculum to the undergraduate medical students in Calgary.
4 Internal Medicine Resident Teaching Award, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. 2013. Award provided to the internal medicine resident who demonstrated an aptitude for teaching medical students.

(b) Awards for Scholarship (indicate name of award, awarding organizations, date)

1 Thomas L. Perry Memorial Scholarship, Faculty of Medicine, UBC, 2009 – 2010
2 Gwynne-Vaughan Memorial Award in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC, 2008 – 2009
3 John H. McNeil Scholarship, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UBC, 2006 – 2007
4 Undergraduate Scholar Program Scholarship, UBC, 2002-2003, 2004-2007
5 McKesson Scholarship, McKesson Ltd., 2004 – 2007
6 Dean’s Honour List, UBC, 2002 – 2007
7 Novopharm Limited Scholarship in Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UBC, 2006 – 2007
8 O. Gorde Davies Memorial Scholarship, UBC, 2006 – 2007
9 Charles and Jane Banks Scholarship, UBC, 2005 – 2006
10 Dean of Pharmaceutical Sciences Scholarship, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UBC, 2004 – 2005
11 British Columbia Government Scholarship, BC Provincial Government, 2003 – 2004

(a) Areas of special interest and accomplishments

1 Rotating resident coordinator for SMH. Responsible for coordinating residents during their critical care rotation through UBC, and PGME April 2020 to Present.
2 Development of formal teaching curriculum for residents rotating through their critical care rotations at Surrey Memorial Hospital, from October 2018 to present.
3 Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy. Nephrology Fellow half-day presentation. September 2021.
4 Acute Kidney Injury and Renal Replacement Therapy. Canadian Critical Care Review Course. June 5, 2020.
5 Critical Care Bootcamp for PGY4 General Internal Medicine Fellows, UBC, July 2021
6 Development of simulation cases for inter-disciplinary teams at Surrey Memorial Hospital, from October 2018 to present.
7 Intensivist lead for the Code Blue Program, including educating the Clinical Associates at Surrey Memorial Hospital, from January 2019 to March 2022.
8 Presenter for renal replacement therapy lecture. Designed for Critical Care Medicine Fellows at the University of British Columbia. 2018 to present.
9 Diuretic Use in Clinical Practice. Designed for Critical Care Medicine Fellows at UBC, 2021 to present.
 10 Instructor for Critical Care Paramedics. Provide formal lectures for critical care paramedics as well as hand-on case review, and bedside teaching, March 2019 to Present.
11 Instructor for Course 4 (Nephrology and Endocrinology) for Undergraduate Medical Education at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 2015 to 2018.
12 Designed simulation cases for Critical Care Fellows and allied health staff at the Cumming School of Medicine, for the Department of Critical Care, 2016 to 2018.
13 Chief Nephrology Fellow responsible for delivery education material to internal medicine residents rotating through their nephrology rotations at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. I also provided education for noon rounds for the Medical Teaching Unit (equivalent to Clinical Teaching Unit at UBC) for the nephrology component for residents, 2015 to 2016.
14 Chief Resident Internal Medicine. I was involved in development of the curriculum for academic half-day for the internal medicine residents at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. I also provided the initial formal education for the implementation of ultrasound into the half-day curriculum. Lastly, I was involved in the development of the first case-based curriculum in the Internal Medicine Residency Program during my tenure as Chief Resident, 2014.
15 Bedside Physical Examination for Internal Medicine Residents, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary June 2014 to June 2016.