Program: 
Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

Start Year: 2025

Hometown:
Turkey

What are the strengths of your training program?
A big strength of the program is getting to train in a diverse academic medical center and see a wide variety of pediatric pulmonary conditions. I also have great opportunities for research and supportive mentors who help me grow in both clinical care and academic work.

How are you involved in research? What are your research interests?
My research interests focus on understanding different phenotypes and allergic sensitization patterns in pediatric asthma to develop more personalized approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

How do you spend your time outside of work?
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, especially outdoors. The Triangle area is perfect for biking, hiking, and kayaking. I also love cooking and trying new recipes.

Education & Training

Medical School
MD, Istanbul University – Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Istanbul, Turkey)

Residency
Pediatrics, Istanbul University – Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Istanbul, Turkey)

Fellowship
Allergy and Immunology, University of Health Sciences – Dr. Sami Ulus Children’s Hospital (Ankara, Turkey)