
WHF Annual Meeting
Our most anticipated event of the year.
Whitetulip Health Foundation's Summer Gatherings and Annual Meetings are thoughtfully designed to bring healthcare professionals and their loved ones together in a warm, mission-driven community environment.
Following three years of meaningful connection and institutional growth in the heart of the Poconos, we are proud to host our 4th Annual Meeting in West Virginia, welcoming more than 300 expected attendees for an unforgettable experience.
This year, we are especially proud to feature a three-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) program organized in collaboration with ClinEdPulse, offering robust clinical updates and academic enrichment. These gatherings are not simply retreats, but comprehensive community experiences within the Whitetulip family.
Together, we invest in people, strengthen families, and advance the future of healthcare.

4th Annual Meeting — 2026
Date
July 22–26, 2026
Venue
Stonewall Resort, WV
940 Resort Dr, Roanoke, WV 26447
Expected Attendees
300+
CME Credits
6.75 AMA PRA Cat. 1
Professional & Academic Enrichment
ClinEdPulse & Whitetulip Health Foundation CME Program
A cornerstone of this year's meeting is the three-day CME program organized in collaboration with ClinEdPulse. This comprehensive educational experience provides healthcare professionals with contemporary updates and practical knowledge across Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Dermatology.
Expert faculty from leading institutions present evidence-based strategies to enhance clinical decision-making, improve patient care, and support professional growth.
Clinical topics include:
- Headache management
- Gastroenterology
- Endocrinology
- Dermatology
- Pediatric emergency medicine
- Cardiology
- Pulmonology
- Mentorship in academic medicine
Board Transition & Excellence Awards Ceremony
A highlight of the program is the Whitetulip Board Transition and Award of Excellence Ceremony — a meaningful ceremony that honors individuals who embody Whitetulip's mission through dedication, leadership, and compassion. It reflects the organization's strong institutional culture and its commitment to recognizing service-driven excellence, while celebrating leadership transitions and organizational continuity.
A True Family Experience
What sets Whitetulip's Summer Gatherings apart is the intentional family-centered approach. Participants enjoy a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities that strengthen family bonds while deepening friendships within the broader Whitetulip network.
- Family hikes and sightseeing tours
- Yoga and Pilates sessions
- Fishing activities
- Family sport tournaments
- Evening social gatherings
- Dedicated programs for children and youth
Self Reflection
One of the most cherished aspects of our summer programs is the self-reflection sessions. Respected and accomplished speakers from within the community lead reflective sessions that offer not only individual growth but also meaningful shared family experiences. These programs add depth and balance to the overall event, fostering unity, gratitude, and a renewed sense of purpose — leaving participants professionally inspired, personally refreshed, and spiritually uplifted.
Program Schedule
Wednesday, July 22nd
4:00 PM
Hotel Check-In & Room Assignment
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Dinner
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Welcome & Orientation Session
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Social Program / Self-Reflection Session
Thursday, July 23rd
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Breakfast
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Session 1
Birch Room (Pediatrics): Erhan Ararat, MD — Current Updates in Pediatric Pulmonology Ballroom (Adult): Zehra Tekin, MD — Current Clinical Updates in Endocrinology
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Session 2 – Ballroom
Sevdenur Cizginer, MD, MPH, AGSF — Current Approaches to Launching and Conducting Clinical Research
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Break
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Session 3 – Ballroom
Seniha Nur Ozudogru, MD — Current Updates in Headache and Migraine Management
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Whitetulip Brainstorming: Activity Programs Workshop
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Light Bites & Networking
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Free Time: Outdoor & Indoor Activities
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Dinner
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Social Program / Self-Reflection Session
Friday, July 24th
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Breakfast
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Session 1
Birch Room (Pediatrics): Emine Muleyke Tunc, MD — Current Updates in Pediatric Emergency Medicine Ballroom (Adult): Ebubekir Daglilar, MD — Contemporary Updates in Gastroenterology
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Session 2 – Ballroom
Hamza Numan Gokozan, MD — Current Best Practices in Medical Mentorship
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Break
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Session 3 – Ballroom
Hamza Numan Gokozan, MD — Contemporary Strategies for Growth as a Mentee
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Whitetulip Brainstorming: Activity Program Workshop
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Light Bites & Networking
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Free Time: Outdoor & Indoor Activities
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Dinner
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Whitetulip Board Transition & Award Ceremony
Saturday, July 25th
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Breakfast
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Session 1
Birch Room (Pediatrics): Murad Almasri, MD — Contemporary Updates in Pediatric Cardiology Ballroom (Adult): Anish Bhatt, MD — Contemporary Updates in Cardiology
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Session 2 – Ballroom
Kaveh Nezafati, MD — Contemporary Updates in Adult & Pediatric Dermatology
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Break
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Session 3 – Ballroom
Jaimie Shammo, MD — Contemporary Perspectives on Leadership and Committee Involvement in Medicine
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Whitetulip Brainstorming: Activity Program Workshop
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Light Bites & Networking
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Free Time: Outdoor & Indoor Activities
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Dinner
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Night Entertainment Program
Sunday, July 26th
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Breakfast
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Check-Out (11:00 AM)
Faculty
Emine Muleyke Tunc, MD
Current Updates in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Zehra Tekin, MD
Current Clinical Updates in Endocrinology
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Erhan Ararat, MD
Current Updates in Pediatric Pulmonology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Ebubekir Daglilar, MD
Contemporary Updates in Gastroenterology
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Charleston Area Medical Center
Murad Almasri, MD
Contemporary Updates in Pediatric Cardiology
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Anish Bhatt, MD
Contemporary Updates in Cardiology
Director of the Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Conference, UTSW Division of Cardiology
Hamza Numan Gokozan, MD
Current Best Practices in Medical Mentorship & Contemporary Strategies for Growth as a Mentee
Associate Professor of Pathology, The Ohio State University
Sevdenur Cizginer, MD, MPH, AGSF
Current Approaches to Launching and Conducting Clinical Research
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital
Seniha Nur Ozudogru, MD
Current Updates in Headache and Migraine Management
Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology, Chief, Headache and Facial Pain Division, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Kaveh Nezafati, MD
Contemporary Updates in Adult & Pediatric Dermatology
Assistant Professor of Dermatology, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Jaimie Shammo, MD
Contemporary Perspectives on Leadership and Committee Involvement in Medicine
Professor of Medicine and Pathology, Hematology and Oncology, Rush University Medical Center
Past Meetings
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and ClinEdPulse. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
For exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mehmet Onur, Outreach Director, at mehmet.onur@clinedpulse.org.
Join Us in 2026!
Please complete the registration form and submit your payment. The CME Program is optional — select it in the form if you wish to attend. After submitting, you will be redirected to the hotel's website to book accommodation directly with the resort. Registration is complete only after both steps are finalized.
Questions? Email us at info@whitetulip.org
