Dr. Bismil did her undergraduate medical training in India, following which she practiced for many years as a General Practitioner in various clinical settings in the Indian military. After immigrating to Canada she completed her residency in Psychiatry from the University of Ottawa. She has worked in various clinical settings including mental health inpatient and outpatient units, ER, outreach care in remote locations.
She is avidly interested in Collaborative Mental Health Care, application of technology and new media for improving healthcare delivery especially in under-serviced areas; patient education and medical education.