Program:

Pediatrics, Graduating Class of 2025

Originally from:

Turkey

Education:

Gazi University, Turkey

When did you come to the U.S.?

I arrived in Michigan in June 2022 to change lives as a pediatrician.

Why did you choose your specialty?

Saving or changing the lives of children makes my life more meaningful. They give me hope.

Family

They are all in Turkey.

When you’re not working, what do you do for fun?

I meditate, do yoga, spend time in nature, and travel the other countries.

What do you like about Hurley?

Residents have different cultural backgrounds. The staff is very helpful.

What inspires you?

Because kids can`t fight with disease alone, it makes me happy to do something good for our world.

Biggest challenge?

Deciding to change to a different country for my career was difficult; however, I overcame it by thinking, if I do this, I will be more effective for sick children in the future

What do you miss most about home?

I miss being in the safe zone with family - and my mom's cooking. However, we talk on WhatsApp every day. No one grows up in the comfort zone!

Favorites?

• Book: The Alchemist
• Movie: Pay It Forward
• Music: Country songs
• Website: Boho beautiful yoga channel
• Beach: Turkish Beaches are the best

Favorite quotation?

When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. - Paul Coelho, The Alchemist

I like dreaming and working for my dreams. When I see they became real, I start dreaming my next goal.

Top 5 favorite things about Hurley?

• Nature
• People
• Calm
• Safety
• Hurley Pediatrics

Biggest surprise about Hurley?

Different cultural backgrounds

Special talents & hobbies?

I play guitar, dance tango, camp, and travel the world. Back in college, me and my friends were hitchhiking to travel!

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

By then I would have studied hard and become a successful pediatrician in my field. I'm going to take my own van and take leve for a few months and travel!

Favorite ways to keep work-life balance manageable?

Meditate every day, talk to friends and family on Skype or Facetime, and pray.