Rakesh Calton, MBBS MD MHM MBA

Assistant Chair and Professor, Department of Clinical Foundations; Director of Medical Simulation
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Contact Information

RCalton@rossu.edu

Biography

Dr. Calton is a seasoned internist and healthcare professional with over 30 years of experience in clinical medicine, medical education, healthcare management, and quality improvement. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Adult and Higher Education, he holds an MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), Master of Health Management, MBA in Operations, and MPhil in Hospitals and Health Systems Management. Dr. Calton is Board certified as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and holds Certified Healthcare Executive status with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL).

Dr. Calton is passionate about Team-Based Learning (TBL) and Experiential Learning, focusing on active student engagement and real-world application of medical knowledge. He is a certified TBL Practitioner and holds a fellowship in TBL. As Vice Chair of DCF and Director of Medical Simulation, he led RUSMSI through reaccreditation and now spearheads efforts in Assessment, Research, and Human Simulation Standards for the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). 

Recognized for his excellence in teaching and leadership, Dr. Calton has received several prestigious awards, including the TEACH Award (2023), ACHE Service Award (2019), and Regent’s Award for Outstanding Leadership (2018). He is also a published researcher and peer reviewer for journals like Medical Educator and the Journal of Healthcare Quality, contributing to advancements in healthcare education and management. 

With expertise in quality management, accreditation, and human capital development, Dr. Calton holds certifications such as Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), and Lean Bronze Certification (CLB). As lead auditor for the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH, India), his leadership has driven significant improvements in healthcare systems, optimizing processes and enhancing patient care outcomes. 

Area of Expertise

Internal Medicine, Medical Education, Clinical Research, Team Based Learning, Simulation experiential learning, Healthcare management, Hospitals and Health Systems Management, Quality Management. 

Education
  • Undergraduate Degree: MBBS July 1981 to 1987; Christian Medical College and Brown Memorial Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India. 
  • Medical/Doctoral Degree: MD (Residency Training and specialization in Internal Medicine, July 1989 – June 1993) 
  • Residency: Residency Training and specialization in Internal Medicine; Christian Medical College and Brown Memorial Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India. (July 1989 – June 1993) 

Additional training/certifications:  

  • Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (Board Certified)  
  • Certified Healthcare Executive of the Canadian College of Health Leaders  
  • Master of Health Management, Canada.  
  • Master of Business Administration (Operations); India 
  • Master's in Philosophy (M Phil, Hospitals and Health Systems Management), India  
  • Fellow of the International Association of Medical Science Educators. 
  • Fellow TBL 
Honors and Awards

• Certificate of Appreciation for demonstrated excellence Saba University, (December 2018).
• Regent’s award for 2018, for outstanding leadership. Canadian Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
• Presented best paper in an International Conference, India 2009.
 

Publications

Reviewer: 

  1. Medical Educator 
  2. Journal of Healthcare Quality 
  3. TBLC Annual Congress 2025 
  4. IAMSE Annual meeting 2025 

Publications: 

  1. Calton R (2022). Associations Between Intake of Sugar-Containing Beverages in Infancy With Liver Fat Accumulation at School Age. Integrative Medicine ALERT, 25 (5). 
  2. Calton R (2021). Fish Consumption, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Cardiovascular Disease. Integrative Medicine ALERT, 24, (12). 
  3. Calton R, Selfridge N. (2021). Vitamin and Mineral Supplements for Cardiovascular Disease. Integrative Medicine ALERT, 24, (8). 
  4. Published TBL Module for Peer review: Manuscript ID: TBLC-2022-3-2 
  5. Calton R, de Haan K, Dewachter K, Smith SK, Value Agenda for Heart Failure in Ontario: Application of the Porter model. Healthc Manage Forum. 2017 Nov;30(6):278-282. doi: 10.1177/0840470417722796. Epub 2017 Oct 23. 
Affiliations and Memberships
  • American College of Healthcare Executives 
  • Canadian College of Health Leaders 
  • Team Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC) 
  • International Academy of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) 
  • Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SIH)