Dr. Rajnish Raj is a qualified psychiatrist with comprehensive training in clinical psychiatry and neuropsychiatric disorders. He completed his MBBS along with internship in 2021 and subsequently served at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, gaining exposure to diverse and complex clinical cases in a high-acuity academic environment.
He earned his MD in Psychiatry from the Government Psychiatric Diseases Hospital, Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences Kashmir (IMHANS-K), Government Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir — a Centre of Excellence under the National Mental Health Programme (Government of India). The institute is recognized for its high patient volume, structured general adult psychiatry services, specialized deaddiction centre, active consultation–liaison psychiatry unit, and advanced treatment modalities including Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant and refractory psychiatric conditions. The Child & Adolescent Psychiatry services have also collaborated with UNICEF-supported initiatives in community and developmental mental health.
Dr. Raj has managed a wide spectrum of psychiatric disorders across all age groups and has been actively involved in academic and research activities. He has published multiple research papers and case reports in national and international peer-reviewed journals, with citations by other authors. He has also presented clinical cases and research work at various national and zonal conferences, reflecting his continued engagement with academic psychiatry and evidence-based practice.
Dr. Raj is also currently serving as Editor in BMC Psychiatry (Springer Nature), an international psychiatry journal. He has also edited articles for Frontiers in Psychiatry journal, along with serving as peer reviewer in multiple national and international psychiatry and psychology journals.
Appointed positions were:
- Founder President of Student Council & Welfare Association, HIMS, Varanasi
- Member of Anti-Ragging & Hostel/Mess committee of HIMS, Varanasi
- State Joint Secretary, Indian Medical Association, MSN Uttar Pradesh
- Founder President, Indian Medical Association, MSN Banaras branch
- General Secretary, Indian Medical Association, MSN Banaras branch
- State General Secretary, Indian Medical Association, MSN Uttar Pradesh
- State President, Student Network Organization – SNO Uttar Pradesh (WHO-TUFH)
- State President, Indian Medical Association, MSN Uttar Pradesh
- National Convener – Media Cell, Indian Medical Association, MSN HQs.
- Advisory Board, Indian Medical Association, MSN Uttar Pradesh & Banaras Branch
- National General Secretary, Student Network Organization – SNO India (WHO-TUFH)
- Founder President of HeritageIMS Alumni Association, Varanasi – Official Alumni Grp of the institute covering UG/PG
- National Council Member, Indian Medical Association, Junior Doctors’ Network, Uttar Pradesh
- Board Member, Indian Medical Association, Junior Doctors’ Network HQs.
- Editor, BMC Psychiatry
Awards & Recognition:
- Awarded Certificate of Merit by IAPSM-Community Medicine in 2019
- Awarded Mark of Honor by Indian Medical Association, Uttar Pradesh in 2019
- Awarded National President Appreciation Award for Best Medical Intern by Indian Medical Association HQs in 2020
- Awarded Mark of Honor by Indian Medical Association, Uttar Pradesh in 2020
- Organized & Hosted as Organizing Chairman of 1st State Working Committee Meet of Indian Medical Association, MSN UP at Varanasi in 2021
- Awarded Mark of Honor for Special Guest at UPMSNCON 2021 at Aligarh by IMA MSN UP
- Awarded Mark of Appreciation by Indian Medical Association, Surat Branch (Gujarat) in 2021
- Awarded Mark of Appreciation by Indian Medical Association, JDN Bihar Branch in 2021
- Awarded Mark of Appreciation by Indian Medical Association, MSN & JDN & Banaras branch in 2022
- Awarded IMA Dr. CT Thakkar Award for Best Young Doctor in 2022 by Indian Medical Association, HQs
- Awarded Appreciation award by Nalanda Medical College Hospital, Patna, Bihar for services rendered towards patient care.