Dr. Arvin Shahbazi DMD PhD: Dental and Scientific Career Pathways in Hungary: Opportunities for Semmelweis International Students
Join us for an inspiring lecture exploring clinical, academic, and research career pathways in dentistry, together with opportunities for professional development at Semmelweis University and within the Hungarian healthcare system.
Are you a Semmelweis international student interested in building a career in Hungary, combining clinical practice with academic and research activities, and discovering the professional pathways available to you during and after your studies?
Please mark your calendar for 5 October at 6:00 pm, when we welcome Dr. Arvin Shahbazi, Assistant Professor at Semmelweis University, for an engaging lecture on his professional and academic journey.
Speaker: Dr. Arvin Shahbazi DMD PhD – Semmelweis Alumnus; Assistant Professor, Oral Morphology Section – Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology; Lecturer, Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics; Researcher, Department of Periodontology, Semmelweis University
Date & Time: 5th October 2026, 6:00 pm
Location: Hevesy Lecture Hall, Basic Medical Science Center (EOK) (location: 1094 Budapest, Tűzoltó Street 37-47.)
Program Schedule
17:15-17.55 – Registration
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.
During the second lecture of the series, Dr. Tom Cato Karlsen (Norwegian anesthesiologist, and Governor of Nordland County, Semmelweis Alumni) delivered a comprehensive lecture on medical career pathways and employment opportunities in Norway.
During the third lecture of the series, Professor Diana Reser (senior consultant cardiac surgeon at the Heart Clinic HIRSLANDEN in Zürich, Semmelweis alumna), the first female Professor of Cardiac Surgery in Switzerland provided valuable insights into career opportunities in international medicine, professional advancement, and the experience of working in Switzerland’s healthcare sector.
From clinical practice to academia and research, Dr. Shahbazi will share first-hand insights into how international graduates can navigate the Hungarian professional landscape, seize opportunities, and build a successful career in dentistry and science. He will provide first-hand perspectives on:
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Clinical career pathways in dentistry, including professional development and opportunities for combining private clinical practice with academic work
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Academic and research career opportunities at Semmelweis University and within the wider scientific community
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Building an international scientific career, including research collaborations, publications, grants, and participation in international academic networks
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The role of interdisciplinary education and research in advancing modern dentistry and developing expertise in oral morphology and surgical oral anatomy, with applications in periodontology, implant dentistry, and cleft surgery.
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Personal experiences and practical insights from developing a clinical, academic, and research career in Hungary as an international professional
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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