Canada India Foundation (CIF).

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist , Private Practice
Staff, St. Joseph's Health Centre
Chair, Province of Ontario Medal for Police Bravery Advisory Council

Dr. Asha Seth has been a proud Canadian citizen since 1974. For over thirty years, Dr. Asha Seth has been running her own private practice. It all began with a five year old child's dream to become a doctor. And through hard work and determination, Dr. Asha Seth was among twenty-five women, chosen out of 15,000 applicants, to attend King George's Medical College, in Lucknow, India. After completing her medical studies in India, Dr. Seth decided to move to England to further her career. Dr. Seth was trained at the Belfast University Hospital, the University of London Hospital, and the Queen Charlotte Hospital. The Queen Charlotte is considered to be one of the most prestigious hospitals for Obstetrics and Gynecology, in the world.

After several years in England, she moved to Toronto, Canada, where she was trained at St. Joseph's Health Center and at the Hospital for Sick Children.
She soon attained her own private family practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology. And, over the years, she opened her doors to hundreds of families, and delivered thousands of babies. Her expertise in the medical field goes beyond her office doors. She has become a pioneer in the medical field, saving lives, educating families and youth about healthcare, and offering a caring hand to the sick and needy. During her time in medical school she won first prize for a paper she wrote on Latent Tuberculosis in Indian Women. She was also instrumental in organizing a blood donation clinic for the Indian Army, during the India-China conflict. And so began her devotion to the medical profession. 

HONORS AND AWARDS

* 2007 --  Appointed as Chairperson for the Fundraising Committee for the St. Joseph Foundation.

*  2007 -- Was given an award by the South Asian Women's Centre, for her generous contribution towards their Abused Women Program.

*  2006 -- Was honored by Panorama India for her outstanding support and contribution.

*  2006 -- Patron member of Panorama India.

*  2006 -- Was honored, by the Medical Staff, at St. Joseph's Health Centre for 30 years of dedicated service.

*  2005- Present -- Chair of the Province of Ontario Medal for Police Bravery Advisory Council. She was appointed by Ontario Premier, Dalton McGuinty. She is the first South Asian woman to take on this position. During her term, she has been working closely with the Lieutenant Governor.

*  2005 -- The prestigious, Annual Police Bravery and Firefighter Bravery Awards, held at Q*ens Park, in the Main Legislative Building. During the ceremonies, she was also given the privilege to act as presenting Chair of the Firefighters Bravery Awards.

*  2006-Present -- Member of Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce

*  2003 -- Honored, and named a patron of AWIC, not only for her dedication to the organization, but also for her achievements as a professional woman.

*  2003 -- AWIC gave her an award of appreciation.

*  1997 -- Chair of the hosting committee for her medical college, King Georges Medical College (KGMC).

*  1982-1983 -- On the Board of Directors for the East Indian Professional Residents of Canada (EIPROC).

*  1980 -1982 -- Biographical references in Who's Who in Ontario, Who's Who in Toronto, Who's Who of Intellectuals, and Women of Achievement.

*  1976 - Present -- Member of the Association of Women of India Origin (AWIC).

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 

*  1963 -- Completed her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the King Georges Medical College, in Lucknow, India

* She completed her resident training in the U.K. at the University of  London (British Post graduate Medical Federation), Institute of  Obstetric & Gynecology, at the Chelsea Hospital for Women, and the Queen Charlotte's maternity Hospital.

*  Received LMCC, The Medical Council Of Canada.

*  Completed FLEX (Foreign licensing exams) in the United States.

*  Licensed to practice in the U.K, Canada, and the United States.

*  Completed her resident training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto

*  Completed resident training in Neo-Natal Pathology at the Hospital for Sick Kids.

*  1976-Present -- Has been in private practice for over thirty years.

*  1976-Present -- Staff at St. Joseph's Health Centre.

*  Out of her office and as a part of her duties at St. Joseph's Health Centre, Dr. Seth has conducted several teaching sessions on Obstetrics to Family Practice residents.

*  Member of the Canadian and Ontario Medical Association of Canada, and the College of Family Physicians.

*  2003-Present --  Member of NIMDAC, North Indian Medical and Dental Association of Canada.

*  Member of the American Physicians of India Origin (APPI).

*  Member of the Canadian Physicians of Indian Heritage (CAPH)