Zehra Aftab

Zehra Aftab is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Adult Psychiatry at the University of Chicago. She specializes in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and focuses on the intersection of cultural norms, ethics, and psychiatric practice.

Her educational background includes:

• MD from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2011)
• Residency in General Adult Psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University (2015)
• Fellowship in Consult/Liaison Psychiatry at University of Chicago (2016)

Dr. Aftab's research spans cultural psychiatry, gender equity in academic medicine, and neuroethics. Her work demonstrates expertise in how social and cultural contexts shape mental health care delivery and patient compliance with medical guidelines. She examines religious influences on health behavior during pandemics, gender representation in psychiatric publishing, and ethical considerations in neuroscience applications.

Her publication record reveals consistent focus on societal dimensions of psychiatric practice. The research shows expertise in cultural psychiatry, gender studies within academic medicine, and neuroethics. Her most recent work examines how religious norms interact with public health compliance during pandemics, reflecting timely and relevant research questions.

Dr. Aftab collaborates with researchers both within and outside the University of Chicago, including co-author Khalid Afzal. While specific grant information isn't provided in the available text, her publications suggest involvement in research examining social determinants of mental health and structural issues within psychiatric academia.

As a member of the Adult Psychiatry department at the University of Chicago, Dr. Aftab contributes to clinical care, research, and likely educational activities within the psychiatric community. Her work bridges clinical practice with broader sociocultural analysis, positioning her at the intersection of clinical psychiatry and public health.