Current Fellows

Medical School:  University of Kansas School of Medicine
Adult Psychiatry Residency Training: Northwestern University

Dr. Boye-Doe attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his residency at Northwestern University. He was selected to join the highly competitive Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Society and Gold Humanism Honor Society in medical school. He also received the KUMC Diversity Equity and Inclusion Award in medical school. He was selected as one of 19 scholars to participate in a year-long research fellowship (REACH) aimed at recognizing and eliminating disparities in addiction through culturally informed care.  While at University of Kansas, Dr. Boye-Doe served as the only medical student on the cabinet organized by the Vice Chancellor of DEI to oversee DEI initiatives across all three campuses. In his free time, he enjoys watching and playing sports and writing blogs. Welcome, Dr. Boye-Doe!

Why did you choose to train at Lurie Children’s?

“I chose to train at Lurie Children’s because of my experiences in residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital during my time on child adolescent psychiatry rotation as a resident. I especially enjoyed my experience at Partial Hospitalization program, where each day we have multidisciplinary rounds, working with SW, RT, behavioral specialists, teachers and psychiatrists. I am familiar with faculty and relished the opportunity to continue working with my mentor, Dr. Spencer. I also have a passion for working with underserved and diverse populations and Chicago provides me with the opportunity to do just that. In short—there was no other place I wanted to be. More broadly, I wanted to work at a nationally ranked children’s hospital, and such a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient experiences, which allows me to explore my specific interests and feel confident in my ability to manage various psychiatric conditions at the end of training.”

Medical School:  Wayne State University
Adult Psychiatry Residency Training: University of Michigan

Dr. Hoak attended Wayne State University for medical school and completed residency at University of Michigan. While in medical school, Dr. Hoak was a Michigan AHEC (Area Health Education Center) scholar in which he completed a two-year inter-professional scholars program with the goal of increasing the quality of health professionals in underserved areas of Michigan through education in cultural competency, practice transformation, emerging health issues and social determinants of health. He has an extensive history of working on research projects with a focus on substance use disorders at the University of Michigan, where he trained as a resident. He is currently working on a retrospective study regarding cellphone limit setting by parents and its impact on children and adolescents. In his free time, Dr. Hoak enjoys cooking, general aviation, making woodcuts, relief prints and throwing pottery and building and restoring furniture.

Why did you choose to train at Lurie Children’s?

“Lurie Children’s was my top choice for completing a fellowship due to the breadth and depth of experiences offered at a top-notch children’s hospital. I also felt drawn to serve those in need in my hometown. The old saying rings true, ‘it takes a village’ and at Lurie Children's, through strong interdisciplinary collaboration, great care is palpable.”

Medical School: University of Michigan
Adult Psychiatry Residency Training: Northwestern University

Dr. Hollenhorst graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School and moved to Chicago to pursue her psychiatry residency at Northwestern University. Dr. Hollenhorst grew passions for teaching and for working with children through various roles as an educator before and throughout her training. She has presented and published research about patients’ experiences in the healthcare system, and about inflammation’s relationship to psychiatric symptoms. Clinically, she enjoys psychotherapy and working with patients with chronic medical conditions, both in and out of the hospital. 

Why did you choose to train at Lurie Children’s?

“I chose to stay at Northwestern for my fellowship because of the positive experience I had there during my residency training. I knew that Lurie Children's had a robust consultation-liaison service, and that on many of the services I would learn from a diverse group of patients with psychiatric and medical complexity. I also love Chicago and my community within it!”

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Adult Psychiatry Residency Training: University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler

Dr. Howard joins Lurie Children’s Hospital as a transplant from Texas, where he completed his medical school and general psychiatry training. His research and academic experiences have included an educational initiative on burnout in health care providers and a project exploring why families did not follow up with a multidisciplinary pediatric gender clinic. Other clinical interests of his include neurodevelopmental disorders and the intersection of religion and spirituality with mental health. His hobbies include working puzzles, cooking, whistling, and exploring green spaces.

Why did you choose to train at Lurie Children’s?

“Lurie Children’s chose me! My interests in Northwestern University / Lurie Children’s are multiple, including the location, the wide variety of training sites and experiences, and opportunities for mentorship by experts in the field. I want to be the best Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist I can be, so Lurie Children’s is an excellent place to be!”

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Adult Psychiatry Residency Training: Temple University Health Systems 

Dr. Huynh attended medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and completed his residency training at Temple University Health System in Philadelphia, PA. During residency, he worked multiple projects to improve electronic medical record workflows, worked as an EPIC physician builder, and served on the Clinical Informatics Advisory Panel. He has a clinical interest in working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders, consult and liaison psychiatry, and early psychosis. In his free time, he enjoys board games, hiking, organizing events, sourdough bread-making and baking 

Why did you choose to train at Lurie Children’s? 

“I chose to come to Lurie Children’s because I wanted to train in an institution with a diverse patient population that allows me to follow patients across different training settings from the acute inpatient unit to the outpatient. By being part of such a large institution with renown leaders in the field Lurie Children’s also allows me to find mentorship from people who share my career goals and interests. Being in the heart of the city of Chicago with its amazing food scene and beautiful lake front is a huge bonus! “ 

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University
Adult Psychiatry Residency Training: Piedmont Macon Medical Center

Dr. Nguyen attended Virginia Commonwealth University for medical school and completed 3 years of adult psychiatry residency at Piedmont Macon Medical Center. Dr. Nguyen has prior research experience as a chemical engineer and with the NIH as a research fellow. She has also served as a mentor through the America Reads program working with 1^st grade students who were struggling to develop their literary skills. During residency, she was involved in the psychiatry student interest group and served as chief resident. Her professional interests include school based mental health, ADHD, trauma, and bipolar disorder. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her cat, trying new restaurants, rock climbing, and making pottery.

Why did you choose to train at Lurie Children’s?

“It was important for me to gain exposure training in an urban center that served a diverse patient population after training in smaller cities. During my interview, I could tell that there was a lot of thought behind designing schedules for fellows’ education. The training opportunities with the Center for Childhood Resilience (CCR) also sounded like a great fit with my interest in school based mental health. Lastly, I am excited to be in a lively city with so many free events and good food!”

Medical School: University of Illinois
Adult Psychiatry Residency Training: University of Iowa

Dr. Ascencio attended undergraduate and medical school at The University of Illinois. She went on to complete three years of general psychiatry training at The University of Iowa. While in residency, she served as the Chief Resident of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Through this role, she was involved in mentoring underrepresented medical students interested in psychiatry. She also served as a wellness committee representative, quality improvement scholar, and an intern for The Joint Commission. Her professional interests include early psychosis, neurodevelopmental disorders, and decreasing mental health stigma in marginalized communities. During her free time, she enjoys pilates classes, exploring new restaurants, and traveling.
 
Why did you choose to train at Lurie Children’s?

"Lurie Children’s was an easy choice for me! I chose Lurie for its robust clinical experiences at a top-ranked children's hospital close to home. Chicago is truly the best city. Its diversity, culture, and incredible food scene are second to none. I am confident that I will receive exceptional training that will set me up for success in the future."

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Adult Psychiatry Residency Training: Atrium Health/Carolinas Medical Center

Dr. Hazim attended medical school at the Medical College of Georgia and completed her residency training at Atrium Health/Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. During residency, she developed a passion for advocacy and served on the North Carolina Psychiatric Association (NCPA) Executive Council. Through this, she participated in Advocacy Days, speaking directly with legislators to advocate for various mental health initiatives in the state of North Carolina. She was also involved in resident and medical school education through serving on the Resident Education Committee and teaching psychiatry didactics to 3rd year medical students. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, making homemade pasta, traveling, and exploring new restaurants!

Why did you choose to train at Lurie Children’s?

"I chose to train at Lurie Children’s for its comprehensive and robust training experience. As a nationally ranked children’s hospital, it offers a variety of complex cases for learning and renowned faculty to learn from. The program offers such a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient experiences, which allows me to explore my specific interests. I was particularly drawn to its multidisciplinary approach, where collaboration with other specialties enhances care for medically complex cases and working alongside psychology and social work colleagues and trainees enriches the learning environment. I feel confident that the program will equip me to be a well-rounded child psychiatrist!"

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine
Adult Psychiatry Residency Training: Northwestern University

Dr. Hish completed medical school at Duke University and psychiatry residency at Northwestern University. He has prior experience as a pediatrics resident, paramedic, and EMT. He has published research on early life determinants of mental health problems, burnout and depression in graduate students, and methods of effective medical education. He has clinical interests in adolescent depression and anxiety, life transitions, and psychodynamic therapy.

Why did you choose to train at Lurie Children’s?

"I felt it was important to train in a large, culturally diverse metropolitan area where I could gain experience with patients from many different backgrounds, at a robust academic institution where I could continue scholarly work and become an excellent clinician. I trained at Northwestern for residency and loved the people here and the city, so when I applied to fellowship, Lurie was an easy choice!"

Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Medicine
Adult Psychiatry Residency Training: Baylor College of Medicine

Dr. Kawamleh completed his Psychiatry Residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He was class representative in his second year of residency, helped co-author chapters in two different textbooks, and enjoyed his favorite clinic, the Clinic for International Trauma Survivors. Yaman completed his Undergraduate degree in Biology and the humanities at Valparaiso University, and went on to attend Boston University for his Master's of Science in Management Studies. He attended medical school at New York Institute of Technology College of Medicine. Yaman loves to travel internationally and is an avid soccer fan. He enjoys weightlifting, playing basketball and pickleball, and collecting sneakers. He has extensive experience working with refugee populations that he would like to carry on with him at Lurie Children’s.

Why did you choose to train at Lurie Children’s?

"I grew up in the Chicagoland area and am thrilled to be home close to friends and family once more. Chicago is one of the best large cities in the world, with great livability, food, diversity, and beauty. I chose to train at Lurie Children’s Hospital due to the desire to work with some of the most accomplished Child Psychiatrists in the field. Our supervising doctors are great mentors, as they invest significantly into our education and ensure that every patient we see is a learning experience. Lurie Children’s Hospital offers extensive resources and the best care for our patients, modeling what high quality medical care should look like. Our care is always family centered which is key to a child’s healing process. I am excited to graduate as a confident and proficient child and adolescent psychiatrist here in my hometown at Lurie Children’s."

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Adult Psychiatry Residency Training: UNC-Chapel Hill

Dr. Livas joins us from the University of North Carolina (UNC) in Chapel Hill, where she completed three years of training in general psychiatry. Her clinical interests include consult-liaison psychiatry, neurodevelopmental disorders and psychiatric illness in medically ill children. These interests were fortified through work in the UNC Psycho-Oncology Brain Tumor clinic, the Psychosomatic Medicine clinic and the Adult Developmental Disorders clinic. Since medical school at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Dr Livas has been interested in medical education. In residency, she developed and taught a board review course for medical students and completed the UNC Academy of Educators TARHEEL Medical Education Program. She has a strong interest in psychodynamic and play therapy and was awarded the Thomas J Pearsall, Jr Fellowship through the Psychoanalytic Institute of the Carolinas while in residency. Dr Livas is a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She presented original research studying misinformation regarding autism spectrum disorders on TikTok at the 70th annual national meeting, and currently serves as a trainee member of the HIV and Other Pandemic Issues Committee. In her free time, Dr Livas enjoys making ceramic art, reading, and spending time with her cat. 

Why did you choose to train at Lurie Children’s?

"Due to my interest in Consult-Liaison psychiatry, it was important to me to train in a nationally renowned children’s hospital. Working at Lurie Children’s gives me the opportunity to care for a diverse and medically complex population of children, while learning from prominent experts in the field. The program prioritizes our learning as trainees and the affiliation to Northwestern University allows for me to continue to work with medical students, which is one of my favorite parts of my job. Finally, Chicago rocks and I am so excited to explore the city."

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Adult Psychiatry Residency Training: Emory University

Kathleen Loughran completed three years of general adult psychiatry at Emory University before deciding to join Lurie Children’s and Northwestern as a Child and Adolescent fellow. While in residency, she graduated from the Core Program at Emory University’s Psychoanalytic Institute. She also held numerous leadership roles, such as Wellness Chair, Social Chair, and Alumni Chair. She maintains interests in various modalities of psychotherapy, eating disorders, and trauma and stress related disorders. Prior to residency, she completed her MD at Drexel University College of Medicine and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Penn State’s honors college with a degree in art history.

Why did you choose to train at Lurie Children’s?

"I chose Lurie Children’s because I knew I wanted a fellowship program housed within a children’s hospital with exposure to multiple training experiences, such as outpatient longitudinal clinics, consult liaison, inpatient services, and IOP/PHP."