Raman Baweja

Raman Baweja, MD, MS, is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and the Department of Public Health Sciences at Pennsylvania State University. He serves as Associate Chief of the Division of Child Outpatient Services and holds roles in the Penn State Neuroscience Institute. His academic ranks include Professor in both Psychiatry and Public Health Sciences, alongside leadership roles such as Associate Vice Chair for Faculty Development in Clinical Scholarship. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2022) and a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (2016).

• Education: MBBS from Sawai Man Singh Medical College (1997–2003), Psychiatry Residency at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (2004–2006), General Psychiatry Residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (2009–2014), and an MS in Public Health Sciences (2012–2014).

Research Interests: Focuses on comorbidity between ADHD and internalizing disorders, laboratory-based assessments of youth irritability, and integrating pharmacological and psychosocial interventions. Clinical interests include ADHD and behavioral disorder management, particularly irritability in youth, and the interplay between physical and mental health.

Recent Work Trends: Recent articles address national treatment trends in ADHD and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, pediatric OCD management, and therapy efficacy in high-intensity settings. His work emphasizes evidence-based interventions and population-level trends in child mental health.

• Awards: Includes the Outstanding Contributions to Clinical Service (2021), Medical Education (2020), and recognition in clinical service and research colloquia.

Professional Roles: Serves on committees of organizations like the American Professional Society of ADHD and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Active in mentorship and leadership in clinical scholarship.