Professor Diana Reser: My Journey through the Clinical and Academic Ranks of Cardiac Surgery in Switzerland
Join us for an inspiring lecture exploring medical career opportunities and professional development in Switzerland! Are you a Semmelweis medical student interested in building an international career and learning about employment pathways in one of Europe’s leading healthcare systems?
Please mark your calendar for 11 May 6:00 pm, when we welcome a truly inspiring speaker to Semmelweis University:
Speaker: Professor Diana Reser – Senior consultant cardiac surgeon at Heart Clinic HIRSLANDEN, Zürich, Switzerland, Semmelweis Alumni, the first female Professor of Cardiac Surgery in Switzerland
Date & Time: 11th May 2026, 6:00 pm
Location: Hevesy Lecture Hall, Basic Medical Science Center (EOK) (location: 1094 Budapest, Tűzoltó Street 37-47.)
Program Schedule
17:15 – Registration
17:30-18:00 – Welcome Reception
18:00-19:30 – Lecture, followed by Audience Q&A
Please register here: REGISTRATION
The “Meet the Alumni” series provides Semmelweis students, especially those in international programmes, with a valuable opportunity to learn from the professional experiences of distinguished alumni and to gain inspiration for their own career development.
The first lecture of the series, “Work in the UK” by Dr. Loucas Christodoulou (consultant pediatrician, NHS, Semmelweis Alumni), highlighted career opportunities in the United Kingdom.
In this lecture, Professor Diana Reser will present her professional journey and share valuable insights into working as as a female cardiac surgeon in Switzerland. Drawing on her extensive clinical experience in cardiac surgery, she will provide first-hand information on:
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Professional requirements, training, and career progression in Switzerland
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Clinical and academic career pathways and employment opportunities in the Swiss healthcare system
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Experiences shaping an international medical career
About Professor Diana Reser:
Professor Diana Reser, consultant cardiac surgeon, the first female Professor of Cardiac Surgery in Switzerland, and a 2010 Guinness World Record holder for her collection of heart-shaped motifs and items, shares her reflections in our alumni interview. She speaks about her experiences during her university years and the key milestones that have shaped her professional development and distinguished career.
You can read the full interview here.
For further information please contact us at alumni@semmelweis.hu!
Join us for an evening of inspiration, career guidance, and alumni stories. Don’t miss it!
Semmelweis University, Directorate of International Relations and Alumni Affairs
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