Childhood and Education Journey of Deepak Chopra in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 23, 2026

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Deepak Chopra. From birth to education, explore key events.

Deepak Chopra is an Indian-American author and a prominent figure in the New Age movement, known for advocating alternative medicine and a holistic approach to well-being. A physician by education, he gained popularity in the 1990s by promoting practices such as yoga, meditation, and nutrition, alongside other new-age therapies. His books and videos have established him as a well-known and wealthy figure in the realm of alternative medicine.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

1919: Birth of Krishan Lal Chopra

In 1919, Krishan Lal Chopra, Deepak Chopra's father, was born. He later became a prominent cardiologist.

October 22, 1946: Deepak Chopra Born

On October 22, 1946, Deepak Chopra was born in India. He is an Indian-American author, new age guru, and alternative medicine advocate, who became a prominent figure in the New Age movement.

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1969: Graduation from All India Institute of Medical Sciences

In 1969, Deepak Chopra graduated from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, marking the completion of his formal medical education.

1970: Emigration to the United States

In 1970, Deepak Chopra emigrated from India to the United States after studying medicine. He later completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in endocrinology.

1970: Marriage and Emigration to the United States

In 1970, Deepak Chopra married in India and emigrated with his wife to the United States that same year.

1971: Residency at Lahey Clinic

In 1971, Deepak Chopra started his residency in internal medicine at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts.

1977: Completion of Residencies

In 1977, Deepak Chopra completed his residencies in internal medicine at various medical centers in Boston.

1981: Meeting with Ayurvedic Physician

In 1981, while visiting New Delhi, Deepak Chopra met the Ayurvedic physician Brihaspati Dev Triguna, whose advice prompted him to begin investigating Ayurvedic practices.

1985: Involvement with Transcendental Meditation

In 1985, Deepak Chopra met Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and became involved in the Transcendental Meditation (TM) movement.

January 1993: Departure from the Transcendental Meditation Movement

In January 1993, Deepak Chopra left the Transcendental Meditation movement, around the time he moved to California.

2006: Continued Transcendental Meditation

As of 2006, Deepak Chopra continued to practice Transcendental Meditation for two hours every morning and half an hour in the evening.

2009: Chopra's Response to Michael Jackson's Death

In 2009, after Michael Jackson died from prescription drugs, Deepak Chopra expressed his hope that it would serve as a call to action against the "cult of drug-pushing doctors".

2014: Sanjiv Chopra at Harvard Medical School

As of 2014, Deepak Chopra's younger brother, Sanjiv Chopra, was a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and on staff at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

2016: Promotion at University of California, San Diego

In 2016, Deepak Chopra was promoted to voluntary full clinical professor at the University of California, San Diego in their Department of Family Medicine and Public Health.