Kerim Munir, MD, MPH, DSc

Board Certified
Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)

Director of Psychiatry, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)
Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA

Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Kerim Munir, MD, MPH, DSc is an accomplished developmental neuropsychiatrist and public health expert with a focus on developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and global mental health. His research examines the intersection of neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health, and health care systems, with particular emphasis on early identification and intervention in underserved and low-resource populations.

Dr. Munir is deeply committed to advancing global health equity and has led initiatives to improve developmental and psychiatric services for children and families worldwide. He is a prolific scholar and advocate whose work in research, policy, and education continues to shape the field of developmental neuropsychiatry both nationally and internationally.