MD - Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA
Psychiatry - SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Psychiatrist
Kumar, V. (November 2022). Early Antipsychotic Nonresponse as a Predictor of Nonresponse and Nonremission in Adolescents With Psychosis Treated With Aripiprazole or Quetiapine: Results From the TEA Trial. Presented at CHOP Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Journal Club.
Kumar, V. and S. Jessani. (October 2022). Media Theatre 7: Let’s Talk About Bruno: Exploring Family Dynamics, Trauma, Self-Discovery, and Mental Health Stigma in “Encanto.” Presented at American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting; Toronto, Canada.
Kumar, V. (September 2022). The Future of Children’s Mental Health: Conceptualizing Suicidal Behavior in Adolescents of Diverse Cultural Backgrounds. Presented at CHOP Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Pre-Grand Rounds Case Conference.
Kumar, V. (June 2022). A Case of Mania in a Patient with Coffin-Lowry Syndrome. Presented at CHOP Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Consultation-Liaison Faculy Rounds.
Kumar, V. (June 2022). Substance Use Initiation, Particualrly Alcohol, in Drug-Naïve Adolescents: Possible Predictors and Consequences from a Large Cohort Naturalistic Study. Presented at CHOP Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Journal Club.
Kumar, V. and A. Craft. (March 2022). Interracial and Intercultural Adoption: Understanding Current Research and Challenges Facing Families. Presented at CHOP Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Interdisciplinary Conference.
Kumar, V. (March 2021). Multiply Marginalized: The Psychological Impact of Navigating Gender Non-Conforming Identities as a Racial and Ethnic Minority. Presented at SUNY Downstate Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds.
Kumar, V. (June 2020). Extracurricular Involvement Mitigates the Negative Effect of Depressive Symptoms on Well Visit Attendance in Adolescents. Presented at SUNY Downstate Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds.
2022, AACAP Educational Outreach Program Award
2019, NYCCAP Travel Award20
2017, Medical School Letter of Distinction in Psychiatry
2016, Medical School Letter of Distinction in Interprofessionalism
2014, BS in Neuroscience with Distinction, Duke University
2013, Service Opportunities in Leadership Research Grant
2010-2014, Dean’s List, Duke University
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Psychiatric Association