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Amir Afkhami
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Global Health, & History at The George Washington University
Amir A. Afkhami, MD, Ph.D., DFAPA is a distinguished psychiatrist and academic at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.12 He currently serves as the Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs and the Director of Medical Student Education in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.12 Dr. Afkhami is also a Professor of Psychiatry, Global Health, and History at George Washington University.3
Academic Background and Expertise
Dr. Afkhami completed his MD at George Washington University School of Medicine and his PhD at Yale University.2 He is internationally recognized for his work in medical education, public health policy, and the history of medicine.2 His expertise spans general adult psychiatry, including medication treatment and various therapeutic approaches.1
Professional Achievements
- Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (APA)1
- Recipient of the APA's Roeske Award for Excellence in Medical Education12
- Named 'Psychiatrist of the Year' by the Washington Psychiatric Society12
- Author of the award-winning book: "A Modern Contagion: Imperialism and Public Health in Iran's Age of Cholera"2
Policy and International Work
Dr. Afkhami has contributed significantly to mental health policy and international initiatives:
- Helped develop and pass landmark 2014 legislation for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) while working with US Sen. Debbie Stabenow2
- Led the U.S. State Department's Iraq Mental Health Initiative (IMHI)2
- Directed psychosocial components of the Afghanistan Civilian Assistance Program (ACAP-II)2
His work has been influential in mitigating the mental health consequences of conflict and mass violence against civilians.2
