Purushottam B. Thapa, M.D. Psychiatrist
Overview
- Area of Expertise
- Behavioral Health
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English
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Primary Appointment Location
UAMS Student Wellness Center
227 Jack Stephens Drive
Little Rock, 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 686-8408
About Dr. Thapa
Clinical Biography
Purushottam Thapa, M.D., a professor in the UAMS Department of Psychiatry, is the medical director of the UAMS Student Wellness Program. A former section chief and staff psychiatrist at the Arkansas State Hospital, Thapa completed the Department of Psychiatry’s residency program in 2002. During his 14 years at the Arkansas State Hospital, Thapa received numerous honors, including the College of Medicine’s Red Sash Award (voted by graduating seniors who influenced them the most during their four years of medical school) 12 times, the Golden Apple (the Best Teacher Award from junior medical students) seven times and the Department of Psychiatry’s Emile Eckart Award (for the outstanding teacher in residency education) three times. He also received the College of Medicine’s Master Teacher Award in 2006 and the Chancellor’s Faculty Teaching Award in 2007.
Dr. Thapa's Areas of Expertise
Dr. Thapa's Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Psychiatry
- Professor
Education
- Residency
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- Fellowship
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- Graduate School
- University of Washington
- Graduate School
- Lucknow University
Locations Where Dr. Thapa Practices
UAMS Student Wellness Center , Primary Location
227 Jack Stephens Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205