Prior to joining GWU, he was a lecturer at Yale University. He has also been an advisor to the U.S. State Department, the U.S. military, and the World Bank on issues pertaining to public and mental health. Dr. Afkhami is the recipient of the 'Psychiatrist of the Year for 2010' from the Washington Psychiatric Society, as well as, the 'Medical Humanitarian' and 'Distinguished Public Health Awards' from the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq. Sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Houston.