Prof. Dr. med. Yesim Erim

Prof. Dr. med. Yesim Erim is a highly experienced doctor specializing in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy with 34 years of experience. She studied human medicine at Istanbul University, obtaining a license for medical practice. She has achieved numerous accomplishments throughout her career, including securing a specialization in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy and defending her dissertation. She also received a teaching license and habilitation in 2007 for her work on optimizing psychosomatic diagnostics and supportive psycho-pedagogical psychotherapy during liver transplantation and living liver donation. She is the head of the Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at the University Hospital Erlangen in Germany. One of the highlights of Dr. Erim's career is her extensive research and publications. She has published 184 scientific publications, focusing on a wide range of topics such as the mental health of Syrian refugees, liver transplantation, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers. Her research on optimizing liver transplantation and her role as editor of the first textbook on clinical cross-cultural psychotherapy demonstrates her expertise and commitment to advancing the field of psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy. Dr. Erim's dedication to her patients and contributions to the area make her an exceptional doctor.