Dr Tophan Pati
Dr. Tophan Pati is a senior psychiatrist and currently the Professor & Head of the Department of Psychiatry at Hi-Tech Medical College, Bhubaneswar. With an MBBS and MD in Psychiatry, he has over three decades of experience in academic, clinical, and community psychiatry.
He founded The MIND (Multidimensional Institute for Neuropsychiatric Research and Development) in Bhubaneswar in 1997 and has served as a district epidemiologist under WHO-SEARO. Dr. Pati has held faculty positions in several medical colleges across Odisha and is deeply engaged in mental health services, training, and research.
Biography
Dr. Tophan Pati is a highly respected figure in Indian psychiatry, recognized for his pioneering contributions to clinical practice, education, and psychiatric advocacy. As a life fellow of multiple psychiatric societies including IPS, IAPP, AIPI, and IASP, he has also served as President of the Indian Psychiatric Society (Odisha State Branch) and held leadership roles at the national level. Dr. Pati has been instrumental in organizing national and international conferences, initiating PG psychiatry programs, and advocating for tribal and community mental health. He is also the editor of the Industrial Psychiatry Journal of India, a published author, and a recipient of numerous academic and social awards.
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Professional Summary
- Specializations: Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatric Research, Community Mental Health, Transcultural Psychiatry
- Current Role: Professor & HOD, Psychiatry, Hi-Tech Medical College, Bhubaneswar
- Founder: The MIND (Multidimensional Institute for Neuropsychiatric Research and Development), Bhubaneswar
- Vice President (2024–2025): Association of Industrial Psychiatry of India (AIPI)
- Advisory Role: National Advisory Board Member, Indian Association of Private Psychiatry (IAPP)
- Editorial Role: Editor, Industrial Psychiatry Journal of India
- Fellowships: Life Fellow – IPS, IAPP, IASP | Fellow – International Institute of Organisational Psychological Medicine
Education
M.D.
Psychiatry
SCB Medical College, Cuttack
MBBS
Medical Sciences
Professional Training & Certifications
District Epidemiologist
World Health Organization (SEARO)
Academic Leadership Roles
Instrumental in starting PG courses in Psychiatry at
SUM Medical College, Bhubaneswar
Hi-Tech Medical College, Bhubaneswar
Professional Experience
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Professor & HOD, Psychiatry
Hi-Tech Medical College, Bhubaneswar (Current) -
Faculty in Psychiatry
Various medical colleges across Odisha including SCB Medical College, SUM Medical College, and private institutions
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Founder & Director
The MIND – Multidimensional Institute for Neuropsychiatric Research and Development, Bhubaneswar (Established in 1997)
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District Epidemiologist
World Health Organization (SEARO)
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Organising Chairman
ANCIPS 2023 & First National Conference on Tribal Mental Health, Bhubaneswar
Awards and Recognitions
Psychiatrist of the Year – 2007
Awarded by Indian Psychiatric Society, Odisha State Branch
Dr. LP Verma Oration Award
Delivered during CEZIPS at Bodhgaya
Dr. Amit Bohra Memorial Oration – 2021
Awarded by Indian Association of Private Psychiatry
Dr. P. Kumar Award
Best paper on Absenteeism in Industry, AIPI National Conference, 1990
Dr. GC Boral & Prof. Bimbadhar Dash Memorial Awards
Multiple best research paper presentations at the state level
Madhu Swabhiman Award – 2016
For outstanding social contribution
Four Avenues of Service Award & Rotary International Presidential Citation
Multiple recognitions for community mental health service
Multiple Paul Harris Fellow (MPHF)
Honored by The Rotary Foundation
Professional Memberships & Leadership Roles
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President Elect (2024–2025)
Association of Industrial Psychiatry of India (AIPI) -
National Advisory Board Member
Indian Association of Private Psychiatry (IAPP) -
Vice Chairman (Founder) & Life Fellow
Indian Association of Private Psychiatry (IAPP) -
Life Fellow
Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS), Indian Association of Social Psychiatry (IASP), Indian Medical Association (IMA) -
Fellow
International Institute of Organisational Psychological Medicine -
Editor
Industrial Psychiatry Journal of India -
Convener
International Conference on Trans-cultural Psychiatry -
Executive Member & Chairman (Past)
Various committees and subcommittees under IPS and IAPP
Key Presentations and Talks
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Guest of Honor
World Congress of Asian Psychiatry, Sydney – Presented a paper on Tribal Mental Health -
Speaker
National Conferences (IPS, IAPP, AIPI) – Regular presenter, chair, and resource person on diverse psychiatric topics -
Orator
Dr. LP Verma Oration, Dr. Amit Bohra Memorial Oration -
Moderator
Session on Holistic School Health, Sri Aurobindo Medical Education Conference 2024
Notable Life Events
- 2014: Left position at Era’s Lucknow Medical College
- 2010: Joined Era’s Lucknow Medical College as Assistant Professor
- 2003: Joined Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi as Resident
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