Psychiatry Externship Program · Chicago, Illinois · USA

Train Under a
World-Class
Psychiatrist

Regulate Emotions Through a Relaxed Mind

DR. SYED A. RAHIM, MD, ABPN — Psychiatry · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry · TMS Specialist · Clinical Educator

One of Chicago's most accomplished board-certified psychiatrists and TMS specialists now offers competitive externship placements for medical students, residents, PA students, and NP students — a rare opportunity to train at the intersection of general psychiatry and cutting-edge Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy.

⭐ US News Patients' Top Choice
🧲 TMS Certified & Trained Specialist
🎓 30+ Years Clinical Experience
🏅 Golden Apple Teaching Award
🌍 Humanitarian: Jordan · Saudi Arabia · India
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Dr. Syed A. Rahim, MD, ABPN

Dr. Syed A. Rahim, MD, ABPN

Psychiatry  ·  Child & Adolescent Psychiatry  ·  ABPN
Diplomate  ·  Clinical Educator  ·  TMS Specialist

30+
Yrs Experience
TMS
Certified
3 Lang
Spoken
Clinical Director — Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
Attending — Swedish Memorial Hospital
Attending — Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital
APA National Research Presenter
AACAP · APA · AMA Member
About Dr. Rahim

Several Countries across the Globe, Three Decades of Psychiatric Excellence

Dr. Syed A. Rahim is a board-certified psychiatrist (ABPN Diplomate), TMS specialist, Chief Psychiatrist & Co-Partner at R Hope Treatment, and President & CEO of Mind Care Clinic — bringing an extraordinary breadth of expertise across general psychiatry, child & adolescent psychiatry, crisis care, psychopharmacology, and cutting-edge TMS therapy.

After earning his MBBS at Deccan College of Medical Sciences (1985–1992), Dr. Rahim trained at Osmania Medical College, completed his internship and residency at the University of Tennessee, Memphis — where he rose to Chief Resident of the Department of Psychiatry — and then earned a prestigious fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at MCW/Children's Hospital, Milwaukee.

He is fluent in English, Urdu, and Hindi — making him an accessible mentor for international students from South Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.

🇺🇸 English – Fluent 🇵🇰 Urdu – Fluent 🇮🇳 Hindi – Fluent
1985–92

Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India

M.B.B.S. — NTR University of Health Sciences

1993–94

Osmania Medical College / Osmania General Hospital

Post-Graduate Medical Training, Hyderabad, India

2003–04

University of Tennessee, Memphis

Internship — Department of Psychiatry

2004–06

University of Tennessee, Memphis

Psychiatry Residency · Promoted to Chief Resident, Dept. of Psychiatry

2006–08

MCW / Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Fellowship — Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Awards, Honors & Recognition

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Chief Resident — University of Tennessee, Memphis (2005–2006)

The highest distinction awarded during psychiatry residency training — appointed Chief Resident of the Department of Psychiatry.

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Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence

Awarded for outstanding teaching of medical students during Psychiatry Residency at UT Memphis, academic year 2003–2004.

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Latur Earthquake MM Award — 1993

International humanitarian recognition for outstanding relief work at the devastating 1993 Latur earthquake disaster mission in India.

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TMS Certified & Trained

Formally certified in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy — Chief Psychiatrist at one of the USA's most advanced TMS specialty clinics.

Professional Memberships
ABPN Diplomate American Psychiatric Association American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry American Medical Association

Clinical Expertise & Settings

TMS Therapy — rTMS, PrTMS, Accelerated TMS, Mobile TMS (R Hope Treatment, Evanston IL)

ADHD, Anxiety & Mood Disorders — Primary areas of special clinical interest

Crisis Psychiatry — Staff experience at Milwaukee County BHD (2nd busiest Psych ER in the USA)

Ages treated: 4 to 70+ — across all clinical settings and psychiatric conditions

Psychotic & Schizoaffective Disorders — Extensive inpatient and crisis management

Chemical Dependency & Detox — Attending Psychiatrist, inpatient unit

Professional Experience

30+ Years of Clinical Leadership Across the USA

From directing the inpatient child psychiatry unit at Chicago Lakeshore Hospital to serving at the second-busiest psychiatric emergency room in the United States, Dr. Rahim's career spans every clinical setting — giving externship students an unparalleled educational foundation.

August 2012 – Present

Out-Patient Psychiatrist & President/CEO

Mind Care Clinics — Lincolnwood, IL

General Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology practice managing a wide variety of Neuro-Psychiatric Disorders. Psychiatric evaluations, second-opinion consultations, and medication management from age 4 to 70+.

May 2012 – February 2019

Clinical Director — Inpatient Child Unit

Chicago Lakeshore Hospital

Overseeing psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults in inpatient, PHP, and IOP programs. Managed the inpatient chemical dependency and detox unit. Formally taught and supervised residents, medical students, PA students, and NP students.

July 2018 – Present

Staff Psychiatrist

GEC Behavioral Health Clinic — Chicago, IL

Clinical leadership in crisis psychiatry — management of high-risk, acute, and complex psychiatric presentations. Educating and supervising trainees, advanced practice providers, residents, and case managers.

Jan 2018 – April 2023

Attending Psychiatrist & Faculty Educator

Swedish Memorial Hospital — Chicago, IL

In-Patient Psychiatry, Evaluations, Second Opinion Consultations. Served as faculty educator delivering high-impact teaching to medical students, residents, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.

October 2007 – January 2009

Staff Physician III — Psych Crisis Service

Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division

Served at the second busiest Psychiatric Emergency Room in the United States — unparalleled high-volume experience in acute psychiatric crisis, emergency evaluations, and rapid stabilization.

Clinical Services & Training Areas

Externship Students Gain Exposure to 12 Psychiatric Specialties

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ADHD

Comprehensive evaluation and evidence-based management of ADHD across all ages — including cutting-edge TMS-based approaches alongside traditional medication management and behavioral strategies.

★ Special Interest
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Anxiety & PTSD

Expert treatment including TMS-based interventions for anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, OCD, and PTSD — one of the most impactful TMS applications in current psychiatric practice.

★ Special Interest
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Mood Disorders & Depression

Including TMS for treatment-resistant depression — an FDA-approved, drug-free approach that represents one of the most significant advances in psychiatric treatment of the last two decades.

★ Special Interest
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Fellowship-trained expertise including pediatric TMS protocols. One of the most in-demand and underserved specialties in the USA — fellows gain exposure rarely available in standard clerkships.

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Crisis Psychiatry

Emergency and crisis psychiatric management — Dr. Rahim's experience at the USA's 2nd busiest Psych ER makes him a uniquely qualified mentor for high-acuity clinical reasoning.

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Psychotic Disorders

Extensive inpatient and outpatient experience managing schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and complex psychotic presentations across all clinical settings.

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Psychopharmacology

Deep mentorship in complex neuro-psychiatric medication management — including pediatric psychopharmacology, a topic Dr. Rahim has lectured on internationally.

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Autism Spectrum — TMS Applications

Including PrTMS® (EEG-guided personalized TMS) for Autism Spectrum Disorder — one of the most innovative and emerging applications of TMS in modern clinical psychiatry.

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Sleep & Insomnia

Psychiatric evaluation and integrated treatment of sleep disorders — including TMS-based approaches for sleep dysregulation commonly comorbid with mood and anxiety disorders.

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Psychiatric Evaluations & 2nd Opinions

Expert training in thorough psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and second-opinion consultation — an essential clinical competency for every psychiatry trainee.

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Research & Academic Medicine

Exposure to APA-published research, IRB processes, and academic lecture preparation — supporting trainees who aspire to academic psychiatry and research careers.

Research, Publications & Lectures

An Internationally Published Researcher & Lecturer

APA · Atlanta · May 2005

"Complications Arising from Misattributed Physical Symptoms"

Syed Rahim MD, Marie Tobin MD, Kristin Beizai MD, Robert Kores PhD · Dept. of Psychiatry, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center

Presented at the APA Annual Meeting — examining diagnostic complications when psychiatric patients present with misattributed physical symptoms.

APA · Atlanta · May 2005

"Clinical Manifestations of Delirious Patients with Psychiatric Problems"

Bhavesh Patel MD, Kristin Beizai MD, Marie Tobin MD, Robert Kores PhD, Syed Rahim MD · Dept. of Psychiatry, University of Tennessee

Clinical study characterizing presentations of delirious patients with co-occurring psychiatric conditions — advancing inpatient diagnostic precision.

Research Registry

CHIPRR — Children's Hospital Inpatient Research Registry

MCW / Children's Hospital of Wisconsin · C&L Service

Led IRB approval and development of a research registry database. CITI certified and e-IRB trained — a model for clinical research infrastructure in academic pediatric psychiatry.

Grand Rounds · Feb 2007

"The Early Detection and Management of Serotonin Syndrome"

MCW / Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Grand Round on recognizing and managing serotonin syndrome — increasingly critical with the growing use of serotonergic agents in psychiatric and general medical practice.

Lecture Presentations — 12 Talks · 4 Countries

"The Art and Science of Psychotraumatology"

Grand Round · MCW/Children's Hospital, Milwaukee, WI · Also: Shadan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India

"Understanding the Importance of Psych Traumatology"

CME Lecture · SAMS International Convention · Amman, Jordan · 2013

"The Basics of Pediatric Psychopharmacology"

Ethan Allen Prison for Boys · Wales, Wisconsin

"An Overview of ADHD"

Hyderabad Psychiatric Society / Institute of Mental Health · India · 2009

"Understanding Common Pediatric Neuro-Psychiatric Disorders"

Al-Wilada Hospital · Madinatul Munawarra, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia · 2010

"Management of Common Pediatric Neuro-Psychiatric Disorders"

CME · MCW/Children's Hospital Program · Condell Medical Center, Lake County IL

"Stimulant Medications for Children Under 18 with ADHD and Seizure Disorder"

Hayat Clinic · Chicago, Illinois

"Concept of Management of Psychiatric Emergencies"

Workshop · Institute of Mental Health · Hyderabad, India · 2009

Global Humanitarian Service

A Psychiatrist Who Answers the World's Call

Beyond clinical practice and academic teaching, Dr. Rahim has carried his expertise into crisis zones and underserved communities across four countries — modeling the global responsibility that defines great psychiatrists.

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Iraq / Jordan — Multiple Visits

Made multiple visits to Iraq and Jordan to provide psychiatric consultation to displaced populations and conflict-affected communities. Delivered a CME lecture on psychotraumatology at the SAMS International Convention in Amman, Jordan — addressing the mental health crisis faced by those living through war and displacement.

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Saudi Arabia — 2010

Provided second-opinion consultations for over three dozen pediatric Neuro-Psychiatric cases at Al-Wilada Hospital in Medina, KSA. Delivered a guest lecture to medical staff.

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India — 1993 & Multiple Visits

Awarded the Latur Earthquake MM Award for outstanding relief at the 1993 earthquake. Provided psychiatric consultations at Wexford-Kamineni Hospital and delivered workshops at multiple Indian medical institutions.

Externship Program

Launch Your Psychiatric Career Under a Master Clinician

Dr. Rahim has dedicated this chapter of his career to developing the next generation of psychiatrists. His externship program is designed for ambitious medical students and residents who want more than a checkbox rotation — they want transformative, mentorship-driven clinical training at the intersection of general psychiatry, child psychiatry, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

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Alumni Success: Psychiatric Residencies Secured Across the USA

The proof is in the outcomes. Trainees who have completed externships under Dr. Rahim have gone on to match into psychiatric residency programs at hospitals across the United States — including in the highly competitive fields of general psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry. Dr. Rahim's combination of rigorous clinical training, TMS exposure, APA-level academic mentorship, and personally crafted letters of recommendation gives his trainees a measurable edge when it matters most: the residency match. For international medical graduates and US students alike, this externship is not just a rotation — it is a career accelerator.

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Medical Students (MD / DO)

Clinical externship and psychiatry clerkship in outpatient evaluation, psychopharmacology, and TMS.

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Psychiatry Residents

Advanced supervised training across general psychiatry, child psychiatry, crisis care, and TMS therapy.

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PA Students

Exposure to psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and multi-disciplinary team-based care.

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NP / PMHNP Students

Advanced psychiatric nursing supervision — clinical competency in assessment, diagnosis, and TMS protocols.

Why Train with Dr. Rahim?
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Residency Match Support

Dr. Rahim's letters of recommendation and mentorship carry genuine weight. Alumni have matched to psychiatric residencies across the USA — his support is a measurable advantage in a competitive field.

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Child Psychiatry — Fellowship-Level Training

One of the most underserved specialties in the USA. Dr. Rahim's MCW fellowship training gives students a depth of exposure rarely available during standard clerkships or rotations.

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International Students Welcome

Dr. Rahim's own international journey — from Hyderabad to Memphis to Milwaukee to Chicago — gives him unique insight into the path IMG and international students face. He actively supports their success.

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Research & Academic Medicine

APA-published researcher, IRB-trained, and international lecturer. Students interested in academic psychiatry and research gain exposure to a mentor with a proven track record.

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TMS Exposure — Rare in Residency Training

Most medical students and residents complete training with zero exposure to TMS. Dr. Rahim's program changes that — providing direct clinical experience with one of psychiatry's fastest-growing treatment modalities.

What You'll Learn

A Curriculum Built for the Modern Psychiatrist

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Academic Teaching

Golden Apple Award–level instruction. Case-based learning, literature review, and didactic sessions are integral to the externship experience.

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Crisis Psychiatry

Training shaped by experience at the second-busiest Psych ER in the USA — rapid assessment, risk stratification, and emergency management.

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Psychopharmacology Mastery

Complex neuro-psychiatric medication management including pediatric psychopharmacology — lectured internationally by Dr. Rahim.

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Cross-Cultural Competence

Training in a multilingual practice with patients from Chicago's diverse South Asian, Middle Eastern, and global communities.

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Psychiatric Evaluation Skills

Comprehensive psychiatric interviews, diagnostic formulation, and second-opinion consultation — the bedrock of every psychiatric career.

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TMS Therapy Protocols

Observe and learn rTMS, PrTMS (EEG-guided), and Accelerated TMS — skills that will distinguish you in residency interviews and future practice.

Apply for the Externship Program

Send your CV, a brief statement of interest, and your desired rotation dates to externship@mindcareclinics.org — Dr. Rahim personally reviews all applications. International medical graduates (IMGs) are encouraged to apply. Placements are limited and competitive.

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Hospital Affiliations

Affiliated with Chicago's Leading Hospitals

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Insight Hospital & Medical Center Chicago

Medical staff affiliation · 2018–2022 · Chicago, IL

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R Hope Treatment — TMS Specialty Clinic

Chief Psychiatrist & Co-Partner · Present · Evanston, IL · rTMS · PrTMS · Accelerated TMS

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Swedish Memorial Hospital

Attending Psychiatrist & Faculty Educator · Jan 2018 – April 2023 · Chicago, IL

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Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital

Attending Psychiatrist · Mar 2018 – June 2022 · Chicago, IL

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Chicago Lakeshore Hospital

Clinical Director, Inpatient Child Unit · May 2012 – Feb 2019

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Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division

Staff Physician III — 2nd busiest Psych ER in the USA · 2007–2009

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MCW / Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

Fellowship · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry · 2006–2008 · CHIPRR Research Registry

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GEC Behavioral Health Clinic

Staff Psychiatrist · Crisis Leadership & Trainee Supervision · July 2018 – Present

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University of Tennessee, Memphis

Psychiatry Residency · Chief Resident · 2003–2006 · Golden Apple Award

Our Location

Visit Mind Care Clinic
in Lincolnwood, IL

✓ Externship Applications Open
Lincolnwood Medical Center
6501 N. Lincoln Avenue
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Clinic Phone
847.242.1001
Get Directions — Lincolnwood →
Externship inquiries: externship@mindcareclinics.org
English · Urdu · Hindi spoken
Ready to Apply?

Take the First Step Toward Your Psychiatric Career

Whether you are a medical student seeking your first psychiatry rotation, or an IMG building your path to a US residency — Dr. Rahim's externship program offers a genuine competitive edge. Placements are limited.

Externship Opportunities
externship@mindcareclinics.org
Include your CV, statement of interest, and desired rotation dates. IMGs and international students encouraged to apply.
✉ Email for Externship Opportunities
Languages: English · Urdu · Hindi