Awards and Honors
Dr Bhatia has received the following awards and honors:
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Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association, 2022
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'Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to outstanding psychiatrists who have made significant contributions to the psychiatric profession in at least five of the following areas: administration, teaching, scientific and scholarly publications, volunteering in mental health and medical activities of social significance, community involvement, as well as for clinical excellence. Distinguished Fellow is the highest membership honor the APA bestows upon members'- APA
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Jerilyn Ross Clinician Advocate Award, 2021
By Anxiety and Depression Association of America: 'To honor the memory and lifework of Jerilyn Ross, cofounder of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America and president from 1985 to 2010, this award acknowledges a professional who exemplifies excellence and outstanding advocacy for patient education and care, training, and research'.
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Marian Butterfield Award, 2018
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The Marian I. Butterfield, M.D. Early Career Psychiatrist Award was established in the year 2002 to recognize women psychiatrists who have established significant professional careers early in their professional development.
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Fellow, American Psychiatric Association, 2015
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'in recognition of significant contributions to the field of psychiatry.'
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