South Asia faces a widening “training gap” in psychiatry, with the number of students and training institutions steadily rising while the pool of qualified faculty remains limited. This gap highlights the urgent need for robust faculty development initiatives that not only enhance teaching effectiveness and mentorship but also foster scholarly productivity. At the same time, cultivating leadership among psychiatry faculty has become critical, equipping them with the skills to manage services, influence policy, allocate resources, and lead interdisciplinary teams-whether in academic, public, or private sectors. In response to evolving educational paradigms, both global and regional efforts have emerged to address these needs. This chapter offers a comprehensive examination of faculty development and leadership in psychiatry across South Asia, drawing on current data, cross-country comparisons, and illustrative case studies. By spotlighting initiatives from countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, we explore context-sensitive strategies and pathways for building a stronger academic core in regional psychiatry.