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As a driven high school student with a passion for medicine, technology, and empowering women, I find myself constantly inspired by the intersection of these fields.

Medicine & Clinical Experience

My interest in medicine has been shaped through extensive clinical exposure and research. I have completed medical internships at UCSF, Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, the University of Liverpool, and Medical Park Hospital in Istanbul, where I observed advanced surgical procedures across orthopedics, bariatrics, and colorectal surgery while engaging with patients and multidisciplinary care teams. These experiences strengthened my understanding of patient-centered care, clinical workflows, and healthcare systems across different countries.

I have also pursued public health research focused on health equity. Following my passion for the intersection of healthcare and women's empowerment, I developed a stubborn craving to truly understand, study, and bring solutions to the issue of period poverty in Turkey. Through a mixed-methods study with the We Need to Talk Foundation, I examined period poverty in Turkey, with emphasis on disaster-affected and underserved regions. My project analyzed access to menstrual products, sanitation, menstrual health education, and policy-level barriers that shape health outcomes.

Technology & Social Innovation

Following my findings from my research into period poverty in Turkey, I developed an application addressing period poverty to improve access to menstrual health resources, education, and support networks for underserved communities. I used my learnings from my research to inform the best effective ways to provide a community and help they can get from the digital space I developed. I crea the app in collaboration with national advocacy organizations and informed by my research in addition to other community research, allowing insights from public health studies to translate into a practical digital tool.

I also co-led the SUTIP research project at Istanbul Technical University, where I developed a low-cost, three-layer water filtration system in response to clean water shortages following the 2023 Hatay earthquake. The prototype integrated antimicrobial filtration and contamination detection, achieved a solution ten times cheaper than conventional filters, and received three innovation awards.

Leadership & Community Impact

I serve as President of Girls in Tech at my high school, leading initiatives that expand access to coding education, mentorship, and STEM opportunities for young girls. I have taught introductory Python to students from underserved backgrounds and collaborated with NGOs to strengthen digital literacy and confidence in technology.

Beyond Academics

I am a competitive swimmer and have trained with Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray, competing at regional and national levels. Swimming has shaped my discipline, resilience, and ability to perform under pressure.

Looking Ahead

I plan to pursue an education that integrates medicine, technology, and research, with the long-term goal of advancing equitable healthcare solutions and supporting inclusive innovation in STEM.

Feel free to explore further or reach out if you share similar interests or aspirations. Always happy to collaborate with others to create a future where innovation and compassion go hand in hand!