Emre Cem Esen

Dr. Emre Cem Esen is a psychiatrist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He earned the 2022 EPA Early Career Psychiatrists Fellowship Award. He holds an integrated MD-PhD from Hacettepe University. Dr. Esen specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy. He has led international psychiatric working groups and contributed to World Health Organization psychosocial projects.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Esen treats a variety of mental health conditions using evidence-based methods. His focus includes agoraphobia, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. He also treats depression, social phobia, exam-related anxiety, and adjustment disorder. He applies cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy alongside psychopharmacological treatments to help patients. Dr. Esen developed a smartphone-based application for treating panic disorder as part of his research.

Work Experience

• 2023–2024 – Psychiatrist at Hatay Hassa State Hospital, Turkey
• 2021–2022 – Forensic psychiatry rotation at Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Training Hospital
• 2021 – AMATEM addiction treatment rotation at Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Training Hospital
• 2018 – Neurology rotation at Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
• 2018 – Child and adolescent psychiatry rotation at Hacettepe University
• 2011–2012 – Internship at Northwestern University Department of Psychiatry, USA
• 2010 – Research intern at the University of Toronto Center for Addiction and Mental Health, Canada

Education & Training

• 2016–2022 – Specialization in Psychiatry, Balıkesir University Faculty of Medicine
• 2009–2022 – MD-PhD Integrated Program, Hacettepe University Institute of Neurological Sciences
• 2007–2014 – Medical Degree, Hacettepe University Kastamonu Faculty of Medicine
• 2006 – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Course, Harvard University
• 2016–2022 – Accredited training at the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (ACT)

Research & Leadership

Dr. Esen served as the Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Psychiatric Residents. He also chaired the Scientific Research Working Group for the European Federation of Psychiatric Assistants. Additionally, he coordinated a World Health Organization project for earthquake psychosocial support in 2023. This role involved supporting activities for the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes. Dr. Esen has organized several international congresses, including the EABCT 2023 and the 2024 Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapies Congress.

Memberships

• Turkish Psychiatric Association (TPD) – Neuroscience Working Unit Co-Coordinator and Assistant Physician Secretary
• Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (ACT) – Ethics Committee Member
• European Psychiatric Association (EPA) – Early Career Psychiatrists Task Force
• Association of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapies
• European Federation of Psychiatric Residents (EFPT) – National Coordinator
• TPD Assistant Physician Committee – Executive Board Member