Today we are joined by Dr. Mariam Aboukar
Dr. Aboukar is a compassionate and dedicated psychiatrist who aims to provide holistic and integrative mental health care. She obtained her medical education from Ohio State University and Ohio University/Cleveland Clinic, followed by residency training at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Dr. Aboukar furthered her expertise with a fellowship at Harvard Medical School.

Passionate about serving college students and their families, Dr. Aboukar understands the unique challenges of this demographic. She offers a safe and nurturing space where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to navigate their mental health journey. 

With expertise in various therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and psychodynamic psychotherapy, Dr. Aboukar tailors her approach to meet each client's individual needs. Her integrative approach incorporates emotional and social intelligence training, trauma-informed care, and behavioral regulation skills.

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Email: empathmedicine@gmail.com

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Dr. Lahey is a non-invasive cardiologist in private practice in the Chicagoland area.  A native of Chicago, he graduated with honors from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, where he earned dual MD and PhD degrees through the highly competitive, NIH-funded Medical Scientist Training Program. 

Dr. Lahey has spoken at national and international conferences and has dozens of publications in leading scientific journals, and his work has been featured in popular mainstream outlets including TIME Magazine. 

Currently, his clinical work has a special focus on the prevention of cardiovascular disease and the use of advanced imaging for the diagnosis and treatment of multiple cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, structural heart disease, and cardiomyopathy.

We are joined by Dr. Kurren Gill of NorthShore MedSpa Aesthetics. Dr. Gill is recognized as a premier fellowship-trained Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and shares his insights into medical school, matching, fellowship, and how he prioritizes patient care.