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Semmelweis University Budapest, Hungary Admission and Academic Bulletin 243rd Academic Year at the Faculty of Medicine IS International Studies Programs in English: E-mail: [email protected] Faculty of Medicine (Doctor of Medicine) Web site: www.studyhungary.hu Faculty of Dentistry (Doctor of Dentistry) Faculty of Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy) www.semmelweis-univ.hu 2012/2013 Contents General Information ................................................ 2 Brief History of Medical Education at Semmelweis University .......... 2 Facts and Figures .............................................. 2 Accreditation ................................................. 3 International Recognition of the Degrees ........................... 3 The Programs in English; Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy ........... 3 Statement of Non-Discrimination ................................. 3 Application and Admission Requirements ............................. 4 Application Criteria ............................................ 4 Application Procedure .......................................... 4 Entrance Examinations ......................................... 5 Student Visa .................................................. 5 Fees and Costs ..................................................... 6 Tuition Fee and Additional Charges ............................... 6 Payment Details ............................................... 6 Refund Policy ................................................. 7 Health Insurance .............................................. 7 Housing ...................................................... 7 Student Life ....................................................... 8 International Student Association of Semmelweis – ISAS .............. 8 Alumni Relations .............................................. 8 Curricula .......................................................... 9 Curriculum at the Faculty of Medicine ............................. 9 Curriculum at the Faculty of Dentistry ............................. 16 Curriculum at the Faculty of Pharmacy ............................. 22 Semmelweis University Doctoral Studies .............................. 27 Pre-Medical Program ............................................... 27 1 SEMMELWEIS UNIVERSITY BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Rector Prof. Dr. Tivadar TULASSAY M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc. Vice Rectors General Affairs Prof. Dr. Ágoston SZÉL M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc. Scientific and Innovation Affairs Prof. Dr. Róbert LANGER M.D., Ph.D. Educational and International Affairs Prof. Dr. Miklós KELLERMAYER M.D., Ph.D. Deans Faculty of Medicine Prof. Dr. István KARÁDI M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc. Faculty of Dentistry Prof. Dr. Pál FEJÉRDY D.M.D., Ph.D. Faculty of Pharmacy Prof. Dr. Béla NOSZÁL Ph.D., D.Sc. Director Generals for Finance, Investment and Operation Dr. Vilmos IVÁDY Strategic and Development Affairs Dr. Gusztáv STUBNYA Academic Program Director for the Programs in English Language Prof. Dr. Márk KOLLAI M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc. English Secretariat and Office Address: H-1094 Budapest, Tu˝ zoltó u. 37–47, Phone/fax: (36-1) 266-0452 Fax: (36-1) 266-6734 E-mail: [email protected] Home Page: www.semmelweis-univ.hu Student Services Center College International (Entrance examinations abroad) Mail: H-1406 Budapest 76, P.O. Box 51, Hungary Address: H-1071 Budapest, VII. Bethlen Gábor tér 2., Hungary Phone: (36-1) 413-3015 Fax: (36-1) 413-3030 E-mail: [email protected] Home Page: http://www.studyhungary.hu http://www.semmelweis-english- program.org Local Representative 2 General Information Brief History of Medical Education Faculty of Medicine at the present 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. at Semmelweis University Today, Semmelweis University incorporates Cardinal Péter Pázmány founded the predecessor the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, of the present day University in 1635 at Nagy- Physical Education and Sports Sciences and the szombat (today Trnava in Slovakia), his bishop Faculty of Health Sciences. Semmelweis Universi- seat. On November 7, 1769 Queen Maria Theresa ty was the first Hungarian higher educational of Austria–Hungary attached a Faculty of Medi- institution, which, in addition to educate at the cine to the former Faculties (Theology and Jura). above faculties in Hungarian, started to offer an The new Faculty was moved to Buda in 1777. international program at the Faculty of Medicine The “Diploma Inaugurale” which stated the in German in 1983, while its international pro- rights of the University and allocated the neces- gram in English started in 1987, at the Faculties sary financial means was signed in 1780. After a of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy. few years, the University moved to the other side of the Danube, to Pest. (Buda and Pest were in- Facts and Figures dependent cities at that time). In 1848, at the time of the National War of Independence , the Semmelweis University has a more than 240-year former University of Nagyszombat became a Na- old tradition of academic excellence and commit- tional University. ment to the education of physicians. Among Sem- The establishment of the present clinical de- melweis alumni are Nobel-laureates, world re- partments and theoretical institutes started at the nowned researchers and clinicians. Current enrol- end of the 19th century at their present location in ment at the Faculty of Medicine is 3200 students, at Budapest. These buildings are still in use after the Faculty of Dentistry 630, and at the Faculty of reconstruction and modernization. New clinics and Pharmacy 649. A special German-language Doctor institutes were built during the 20th century. of Medicine/Dentistry program has 700 German In 1951, the Faculty of Medicine was reorgan- students enrolled, while the programs in English ized into an independent medical school, and the have altogether 1600 students registered at three institutional name was changed to Budapest Uni- faculties. The University Hospitals have 2100 beds versity of Medicine. In 1955, Faculties of Dentistry and admit about 120,000 patients annually. The and Pharmacy were incorporated into the Univer- outpatient departments care for approximately 1.8 sity. In 1969, the name of the University was million patients each year. Research programs at changed to Semmelweis University of Medicine. the Preclinical and Clinical Departments are spon- The new name honors Ignác Semmelweis (see sored by the University, the Ministry of Education, cover photo) who discovered the cause of puerper- the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, by many na- al fever and was a professor and chairman on the tional and international grants. 3 Accreditation Dental licensure: http://www.ada.org/sections/ professionalResources/pdfs/licensure_stepbystep_ As a state university Semmelweis University func- intl.pdf and http://www.ada.org/1628.aspx tions under the auspices of the Ministry of Educa- Canada: Semmelweis graduates are eligible to tion and the Ministry of Health. The University is pass the Medical Council of Canada Evaluation listed in the WHO’s directory of Medical Schools. Examination (MCCEE) and the Medical Council of The faculties of the University were reaccredited by Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) before the Hungarian Accreditation Board in 2006. The applying for residencies. decision of the National Committee on Foreign Med- Israel: Semmelweis graduates have to com- ical Education and Accreditation of the USA de- plete a one-year practice and pass a test before clares: The standards and processes used by the they are eligible for obtaining the permit to prac- Hungarian Accreditation Council to accredit medical tice medicine. schools in Hungary are comparable to those used to India: Doctor of Dentistry degree of Semmelweis accredit medical schools in the United States. University is equivalent to B.D.S. degree in India. International Recognition The Programs in English of the Degrees Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy European Union: In those professions where the The Programs in English at Semmelweis Universi- conditions of education in Hungary are identical ty were instituted for students with a good knowl- with those in other EU member states, and these edge of English. The programs begin in early Sep- have already been recognized (medical and dental tember each year. The curriculum in Medicine doctors, pharmacists etc.), the member states of consists of six years of studies, in Dentistry and the European Union are obliged to accept the Pharmacy five years. At the conclusion of the pro- diplomas issued in Hungary, independent of the grams the degrees granted in English and German language of tuition. are identical to those granted at the Hungarian USA: Semmelweis medical graduates (as for- program: Doctor of Medicine (dr. med.), Doctor of eign graduates) have the right to pass the United Dentistry (dr. med. dent.) and Doctor of Pharmacy States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE), (dr. pharm.). after which they are eligible for residency. Semmelweis dental graduates are required to Statement of Non-Discrimination fulfill US licensure requirements. For details, please visit the following websites: Semmelweis University does not discriminate on Medical licensure: http://www.usmle.org/index. the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, html religion, sex, marital status. 4 Application and Admission Requirements Application Criteria 4. Letter of Recommendation. Letter in English from a secondary school principal or science Applicants are required to be over the age of 18 teacher is preferred. Particularly valuable