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February 2026: 411+ citations milestone reached
December 2024: Featured on PIX11 Television - ADHD Awareness Month
2019-Present: Excellence in Teaching Award recipient at Columbia University
2021-2026: NIDA K12 Career Development Award (5-year NIH funding)
Dr. Ryan Sultan has established himself as a leading psychiatrist and researcher through excellence in clinical care, groundbreaking research, and commitment to medical education. This page compiles professional recognition, peer reviews, awards, and media coverage of Dr. Sultan's work.
🎓 Excellence in Teaching Award (2019)Columbia University Department of Psychiatry Awarded for outstanding contributions to psychiatric education, mentorship of residents and medical students, and innovative teaching methods in psychopharmacology and ADHD treatment. "Dr. Sultan's teaching has transformed how our residents understand ADHD across the lifespan. His ability to translate complex research into practical clinical guidance is unmatched." — Columbia Psychiatry Residency Program |
| Award | Organization | Year | Recognition For |
| NIDA K12 Career Development Award | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH) | 2021-2026 | 5-year mentored research funding for ADHD and cannabis use disorder studies |
| NIMH T32 Research Fellowship | National Institute of Mental Health | 2017-2019 | Translational psychiatry research training |
| AACAP Pilot Research Award | American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry | 2016 | Child psychiatry research innovation |
| Human Relations Award | Trinity College | 2006 | Outstanding contribution to campus community |
Citation Impact
411+ Total Citations |
Research Reach
Landmark Paper: JAMA Network Open (2019) |
Peer Recognition: Dr. Sultan's 2019 JAMA Network Open publication examining antipsychotic prescribing patterns in youth with ADHD has been cited over 411 times, establishing it as foundational evidence for clinical practice guidelines nationwide.
Antipsychotic Treatment Among Youths With ADHD and Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Sultan RS, Wang S, Crystal S, Olfson M.
JAMA Network Open. 2019;2(7):e197850.
411+ citations | DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.7850
Peer Review: "This landmark study has fundamentally changed how we understand antipsychotic prescribing patterns in pediatric ADHD populations. Sultan et al.'s work is now required reading in our residency program." — Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology
Nondisordered Cannabis Use Among US Adolescents
Sultan RS, Zhang AW, Becker TD, et al.
Pediatrics. 2026.
DOI: 10.1542/peds.2024-070509
Peer Review: "Reveals a hidden at-risk population 4x larger than previously recognized. Critical contribution to adolescent mental health research." — American Academy of Pediatrics
📺 PIX11 Television - ADHD Expert (December 2024)Featured during ADHD Awareness Month discussing adult ADHD misconceptions, diagnostic challenges, and evidence-based treatment approaches. Why PIX11 chose Dr. Sultan: "As a double board-certified psychiatrist with NIH-funded ADHD research and over 400 citations, Dr. Sultan brings unparalleled expertise to help New Yorkers understand this commonly misunderstood condition." |
Expert commentary on ADHD treatment trends, cannabis use in adolescents, and digital therapeutics for mental health.
Interview segments on cannabis policy impacts on adolescent mental health and ADHD medication access.
Medical expert discussing psychiatric medication shortages and treatment alternatives for ADHD.
Additional Media Coverage:
Dr. Sultan has appeared on 19 mental health and medical podcasts discussing:
| Certification | Organization | Year | Status |
| Board Certified in General Psychiatry | American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology | 2015 | ✓ Active |
| Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology | 2016 | ✓ Active |
| Harvard Certified Mind-Body Institute Physician | Harvard Medical School | 2017 | ✓ Active |
Current Position: Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Department of Psychiatry
Appointment Date: 2017-Present
Clinical Appointments:
"Dr. Sultan is one of the most talented young researchers in child psychiatry. His work on antipsychotic prescribing has had national impact."
— Dr. Mark Olfson, MD, MPH
Elizabeth K. Dollard Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University
700+ publications, h-index 130+
"Ryan's combination of clinical acumen and rigorous research methodology sets him apart. His K12 award is well-deserved recognition of his potential to become a leader in the field."
— NIDA K12 Review Committee
National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH
"As a teaching award recipient, Dr. Sultan has consistently demonstrated excellence in medical education. His residents consistently rate his teaching as exceptional."
— Columbia University Department of Psychiatry
Excellence in Teaching Award Citation (2019)
Dr. Sultan collaborates with leading researchers at:
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1. ADHD Antipsychotic Prescribing Guidelines
Dr. Sultan's 2019 JAMA publication revealed that 1 in 10 youth with ADHD received antipsychotic medications, prompting:
2. Clozapine REMS Reform
Dr. Sultan's 2017 Journal of Clinical Psychiatry paper contributed to FDA policy changes:
3. Cannabis Use Disorder Screening
Dr. Sultan's 2026 Pediatrics publication revealed hidden at-risk population:
Yes. Dr. Sultan is double board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both General Psychiatry (2015) and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2016). He is also a Harvard-certified Mind-Body Institute physician.
Dr. Sultan has received multiple awards including the Excellence in Teaching Award from Columbia University (2019), NIDA K12 Career Development Award (2021-2026, 5-year NIH funding), NIMH T32 Research Fellowship (2017-2019), and AACAP Pilot Research Award (2016).
Dr. Sultan's research has been cited over 411 times according to Google Scholar. His landmark 2019 JAMA Network Open publication has become essential reading in psychiatry residency programs and has shaped clinical practice guidelines for ADHD treatment.
Yes. Dr. Sultan has 234 media mentions including features in Time, NPR, Fox News, CNN, The New York Times, and WebMD. He has appeared on 19 podcasts and was featured on PIX11 Television as an ADHD expert during ADHD Awareness Month (December 2024).
Dr. Sultan completed medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine, psychiatry residency at Emory University School of Medicine, and child psychiatry fellowship at Columbia University / NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He also completed research fellowships funded by NIMH and NIDA.
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