Dr. Karam Radwan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Karam Radwan, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago, where he leads various clinical initiatives in child and adolescent psychiatry. His work focuses on adoption, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and mood disorders, particularly in children and adolescents. Radwan has held several key positions, including Section Chief of Child Adolescent Psychiatry and Director of the Child Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program. He has a strong interest in integrating complementary alternative medicine into psychiatry and exploring the neurobiological underpinnings of emotional empathy and oxidative stress in relation to mood disorders. Radwan's research has been published widely, contributing to the understanding of mental health care, especially among refugee populations and in developmental psychopathology.

Research Interests

Experience

Section Chief

2015-01-01 — Present

Child Adolescent Psychiatry • Chicago, IL

Lead section focusing on child and adolescent mental health issues.

Director

2009-01-01 — Present

Child Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program • Chicago, IL

Oversee fellowship program training future child psychiatrists.

Director

2008-01-01 — Present

Mood Anxiety Disorder Clinic • Chicago, IL

Manage clinical services for patients with mood and anxiety disorders.

Director

2015-01-01 — Present

Neurodevelopmental Clinic • Chicago, IL

Focus on assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy