Sushil Kumar Sompur Vasanthkumar

About Sushil Kumar Sompur Vasanthkumar

I am a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Academic Leader, and Certified Independent Director (IICA, Government of India) with over 17 years of experience at the intersection of behavioral medicine, healthcare strategy, and corporate governance.My professional journey spans clinical psychiatry, academic teaching, and board-level leadership—driven by a commitment to delivering ethical, data-driven, and digitally empowered healthcare solutions. I specialize in adult and child psychiatry, ADHD, sleep disorders, and caregiver burnout, integrating evidence-based therapies such as CBT, biofeedback, and psychopharmacology to achieve up to 30% improvement in treatment outcomes and 90% patient satisfaction.As the Clinical Director of Antahkarana Clinic Pvt. Ltd. and Mindss Neurolinks, I have led the digital transformation of mental healthcare, pioneering telepsychiatry and online consultation models in Central Karnataka since 2011. These innovations enhanced accessibility, reduced patient wait times, and established a replicable framework for hybrid mental health delivery.In academia, I currently serve as Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Venkateshwara Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), where I mentor postgraduate trainees, co-lead departmental research, and participate in institutional governance committees on curriculum, pharmacovigilance, and compliance. My prior faculty experience at Kannur Medical College and SSIMS & RC reflects a sustained record of advancing medical education and evidence-based practice.Beyond clinical and academic roles, I am an Empaneled Independent Director certified by IICA and a Certified ESG, BRSR, Digital, and Cybersecurity Director. These credentials enable me to bridge healthcare expertise with board governance, risk oversight, and sustainable leadership, ensuring that organizations align with ethical, digital, and regulatory imperatives.My current professional interests include:ESG integration in healthcare organizationsDigital health governance and cybersecurity in clinical systemsPublic–private partnerships in behavioral healthcareMentorship, academic leadership, and healthcare policy advocacy Core Values: Ethical leadership | Compassionate care | Data-driven excellence | Governance integrity | Continuous learning#Neuropsychiatry #IndependentDirector #HealthcareLeadership #CorporateGovernance #ESG #DigitalHealth #Cybersecurity #AcademicMedicine #Telepsychiatry #BoardLeadership

Experience

1. Clinical Associate Professor

   Sri Venkateswara University

   Apr 2025 — Present

Education

• University of North Dakota

  Doctor of Medicine - MD, Geriatric Psychiatry Residency Program

• UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences

  Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), General / Adult Psychiatry

• University of Utah School of Medicine

  Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residency Program

  2010 — 2011

• Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)

  Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MBBS, Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies

• Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

  Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies

• Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

  Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MBBS, Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies

• Walden University

  Master of HealthCare Administration (M.H.A.), HealthCare Administration

  2008 — 2010

• Walden University

  Master's degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

• Directors' Institute - World Council Of Directors

  DBA, Business/Corporate Communications

• National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences

  Trainee, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residency Program

  2011 — 2011

• University of North Dakota

  Doctor of Medicine - MD, Psychiatry Residency Program

• UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences

  Doctor of Medicine - MD, Psychiatry Residency Program

  2007 — 2010

Skills

• Cbt
• Healthcare Management
• Social Services
• Hospitals
• Psychological Assessment
• Healthcare
• Neurology
• Clinical Trials
• Psychology
• Cancer
• Internal Medicine
• Prevention
• Neuroscience
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Medical Education
• Therapists
• Quality Improvement
• Medicine
• Clinical Psychology
• Public Health
• Health
• Community Outreach
• Physicians
• Child Development
• Patient Safety
• Psychopharmacology
• Treatment
• Family Medicine
• Clinical Research
• Health Education
• Psychotherapy
• Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatric Evaluation
• Pediatrics
• Clinical Supervision
• Health Policy
• Epidemiology
• Developmental Disabilities
• Behavioral Health
• Cognition
• Mental Health