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

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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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

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.

Dr. Nicholas Cozzi, an EMS Medical Director and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Rush Medical College joins us for an episode full of great insight and advice for medical students and residents. Dr. Cozzi shares a perspective on patient care that applies to any provider regardless of specialty—a must-listen for those residents considering their career success.

We are thrilled to welcome our guests today, Dr. Zain Hasan and Dr. Patrick Giguere.

Dr. Zain is a board-certified trauma anesthesiologist who has been an attending for the last seven years with a career that has spanned New York, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and now California. Joining him in this conversation is Dr. Patrick Giguere, a 4th-year anesthesiologist resident at Northwestern here in Chicago, who studied at Boston University, attended medical school at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, and will be completing a critical care medicine fellowship at Northwestern next year. They'll be sharing their experience through residency and into practicing as well as sharing their experience with trauma fellowships and why connecting to the patient and establishing trust is the root of their care.

Joining us today is Dr. Christina Katz, an optometrist and dry eye specialist with the Halsted Eye Boutique. Dr. Katz shares her insight into career success in optometry and the importance of making your community a priority in your practice. Find out what optometry school is like, what classes you'll love, how to build your practice, and the many ways you can provide care to the most vulnerable.

Sharing their unique experiences and perspectives on Dermatology residency are Dr. Chris Logas and Dr. Brenna Kelly both of Midwestern College of Osteopathic Medicine in Chicago. Dr. Logas shares his experience of having just graduated residency from Larkin Hospital in South Florida and Dr. Kelly shares her excitement and questions as she prepares to begin her Dermatology residency at the University of Utah. Join us for this insightful conversation about what it takes to match, get into, and survive residency, and much more!

Welcome to Prescribing Your Career Success, the podcast for medical professionals looking to elevate their career. Brought to you by Provider First Recruiting, this podcast will bring compelling interviews between residents and students and practicing medical professionals. You will also hear candid conversations with hiring and practice managers about what they're looking for in the perfect hire. If you're looking for the inside track and expert tips on how to secure your ideal position, this podcast will introduce you to those who have achieved career success by way of conversations with other candidates.