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Amir Afkhami
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Global Health, & History at The George Washington University
Dr. Amir Afkhami, MD, Ph.D., DFAPA, is a distinguished professional with a diverse educational background and extensive experience in the field of medicine, psychiatry, global health, and education.
He holds a Doctor of Medicine in Medicine from The George Washington University and has also pursued studies at Weill Cornell Medical College, Azad University Tehran, and Yale University where he obtained his Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in History and Medicine.
Additionally, Dr. Afkhami completed his Bachelor of Arts at the University of Virginia, showcasing a well-rounded academic profile.
Throughout his career, Dr. Afkhami has held key positions at various prestigious organizations. He currently serves as the Director of Medical Student Education in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
His previous roles include being a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Professor of Global Health, Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, and Interim Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at The George Washington University.
Moreover, Dr. Afkhami has also contributed his expertise as a Senior Lecturer at the Defense Intelligence Agency, Director of Preclinical Medical Education, and Associate Residency Program Director in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
His vast experience extends to working as a Project Author and Lead Technical Advisor at the U.S. Department of State, a Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellow at the United States Senate, and an Adjunct Faculty in Global Health at the Yale School of Public Health.
Dr. Afkhami has also been an Associate Professor of Global Health at George Washington University, a Faculty Lecturer at the Naval Postgraduate School, an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and a Resident Psychiatrist at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
Furthermore, he has lent his skills as a part-time Staff Psychiatrist at the Blanton Peale Institute, an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and a Medical Intern in the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Overall, Dr. Amir Afkhami's extensive educational background and vast professional experience make him a highly respected figure in the fields of medicine, psychiatry, education, and global health.
