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Javeed Sukhera, MD, PhD

Chair/Chief of Psychiatry, Institute of Living

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Javeed Sukhera, MD, PhD

Biography

Dr Sukhera is the Chair of Psychiatry at the Institute of Living and Chief of the Department of Psychiatry at Hartford Hospital. He is an internationally recognized health professions education researcher and thought leader. His research program explores novel approaches to addressing stigma and bias among health professionals and he has also been involved in advocacy and cross-sectoral work in education, policing, and community services.

Education & Training

  • PhD
    Maastricht University, Health Professions Education (2018)
  • Fellow, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    University of Rochester (2012)
  • Resident
    University of Rochester (2010)
  • MD
    Ben-Gurion University (2007)
  • BSc (Hon)
    University of Toronto (2003)

Certifications

  • Board Certification
    AB of Psychiatry & Neurology, Psychiatry
  • Board Certification
    AB of Psychiatry & Neurology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Board Certification
    Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of CANADA, Psychiatry
  • Board Certification
    Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of CANADA, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Honors & Recognition

AwardAwarding OrganizationDate
Ontario Medal for Good CitizenshipGovernment of Ontario2022
Best Research Paper, Research in Medical EducationAssociation of American Medical Colleges2018