Vladimir Velinov, MD, PhD – Associate and General Consultant of International Psychological Services for East Europe

Dr. Velinov is a clinical and forensic psychiatrist with over 40 years of professional experience. He is the Immediate Past President of the Bulgarian Psychiatric Association, the Head of the Program for Specialty in Forensic Psychiatry and from 1995 to 2008 he was the Head of the Clinic of Forensic Psychiatry and Forensic Psychology, Medical University Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe.

Dr. Vladimir Velinov is a tenured clinical professor of psychiatry and clinical psychology at the Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria; Also he is a visiting professor at the Sofia University; South-West University in Blagoevgrag; and Burgas Free University. The disciplines he has taught include Clinical and Forensic Psychiatry for Medical Students, Continuous Education and Specialization in Forensic Psychiatry; Psychopathology, Psychiatry, Drug Dependence, Ethopeady, and Social Work with inpatients.

Dr. Velinov has participated in over 60 researches and publications in clinical and forensic psychiatry and professional ethics.

Dr. Velinov has testified as an expert in more than 600 criminal trials. His forensic experience also includes more than 200 civil depositions and trials, including civil commitment for dangerous patients.

Dr. Velinov has appeared on numerous popular, professional, and news programs on the National Television and the National Public Radio. He and his professional opinion and work have been widely featured in professional editions and popular Bulgarian newspapers.