{"id":1071,"date":"2011-03-01T09:46:47","date_gmt":"2011-03-01T09:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.semmelweis-univ.hu\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T11:28:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:28:56","slug":"rector","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/about-semmelweis-university\/leaders-of-the-university\/rector\/","title":{"rendered":"Rector"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dr-merkely-bela-2024-portrait.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-51759\" src=\"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dr-merkely-bela-2024-portrait-267x400.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"206\" height=\"309\" \/><\/a>Prof. B\u00e9la MERKELY MD, PhD<\/strong><br \/>\nRector<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Born<\/strong><br \/>\nJune 28, 1966, Budapest<\/p>\n<h5>Scientific degrees<\/h5>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square\">\n<li>2011: Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)<\/li>\n<li>2006: Doctorate of Science (DSc) <em>&#8220;Pathomechanisms of tachyarrhythmias and new electrophysiological non-pharmacological treatment methods&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li>2006: Habilitation Semmelweis University (Cardiology)<\/li>\n<li>2001: Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)<\/li>\n<li>1999: PhD degree: <em>&#8220;Experimental and clinical investigation of the mechanism of ventricular arrhythmias&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Current position<\/h5>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square\">\n<li>President \u2013 Cardiology Section of Professional College (since 2023)<\/li>\n<li>Chairman \u2013 Department of Aviation and Space Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University (since 2022)<\/li>\n<li>Rector \u2013 Semmelweis University (since 2018)<\/li>\n<li>Director and Chair \u2013 Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center (since 2012)<\/li>\n<li>Head of the Departmental Group \u2013 Department of Cardiology and Vascular Neurology Departmental Group, Semmelweis University (since 2009)<\/li>\n<li>Professor of Medicine \u2013 Semmelweis University (since 2008)<\/li>\n<li>Director and Chair \u2013 Semmelweis University Heart Center (since 2007)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Schools<\/h5>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square\">\n<li>2013-2014: Master of Science in Health Care Management, Faculty of Health and Public Administration, Health Service Management Training Center, Semmelweis University\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>2007-2009: Health Care Manager, Health Service Management Training Center, Semmelweis University<\/li>\n<li>1986-1991: Member of the Students\u2019 Scientific Association, then Demonstrator, Department of Pathophysiology; holder of the Scholarship of the Hungarian Republic<\/li>\n<li>1984-1991: Doctor of Medicine (summa cum laude), Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University (then Semmelweis University of Medicine)<\/li>\n<li>1980-1984: Mih\u00e1ly T\u00e1ncsics High School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Postgraduate training<\/h5>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square\">\n<li>2022: GCP training<\/li>\n<li>2018: GCP training<\/li>\n<li>2017: Licence in transesophageal echocardiography<\/li>\n<li>2017: Licence in transthoracic echocardiography<\/li>\n<li>2017: Specialization exam in sport medicine<\/li>\n<li>2015: Specialization exam in clinical pharmacology<\/li>\n<li>2015: GCP training<\/li>\n<li>2014: MSc in Manager in Health Economics, Semmelweis University, Health Service Management Training Center<\/li>\n<li>2013: Certified obesitologist<\/li>\n<li>2009: Interventional Cardiologist license \u2013 expert level<\/li>\n<li>2008: License in transthoracic echocardiography (honoris causa \u2013 2nd level)<\/li>\n<li>2007: EHRA Cardiac Pacing and ICD Accreditation \u2013 Device Therapy<\/li>\n<li>2007: Arrhythmology license \u2013 Invasive Electrophysiology<\/li>\n<li>2007: Arrhythmology license \u2013 Device therapy (PM, ICD, CRT)<\/li>\n<li>2005: Lipidology exam<\/li>\n<li>1998: Specialization exam in cardiology<\/li>\n<li>1996: Specialization exam in internal medicine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Grants<\/h5>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square\">\n<li>2022-2023: Thematic Excellence Programme (TKP2021-NVA-12): \u00a0Telemetric follow-up and care of patients with pacemaker and ICD implantation<\/li>\n<li>2022-2025: Thematic Excellence Programme (TKP2021-NKTA-46): Healthy nation \u2013 Safety and effectiveness in competitive and leisure sports<\/li>\n<li>2021-2022: Thematic Excellence Programme (TKP2021-EGA funding scheme) of the Ministry for Innovation and Technology in Hungary, TKP2021-EGA-23 project (Translational research and innovations for the diagnostics and therapy of ischemic heart disease and its comorbidities) of Semmelweis University<\/li>\n<li>2021-2022: Thematic Excellence Programme (2020-4.1.1.-TKP2020) of the Ministry for Innovation and Technology in Hungary, Bioimaging thematic programme of Semmelweis University (NKFIH-1277-2\/2020)<\/li>\n<li>2020-2024: Investigation of the cardiac aspects of athlete performance NKFIH K_20 \u201cOTKA\u201d Research grant call 135076<\/li>\n<li>2021-2022: Thematic Excellence Programme 2021 (2020-4.1.1.-TKP2021); Therapeutic Development<\/li>\n<li>2021-2022: Thematic Program of Excellence 2021 (2020-4.1.1.-TKP2020); BIOImaging Theme<\/li>\n<li>2020-2021: Thematic Excellence Programme 2020 (2020-4.1.1.-TKP2020); Therapeutic Development<\/li>\n<li>2020-2021: Thematic Program of Excellence 2020 (2020-4.1.1.-TKP2020); BIOImaging Theme<\/li>\n<li>2019-2020: Thematic Excellence Programme 2019 (TIP2019); BIOImaging Theme<\/li>\n<li>2019-2020: Program for Institutional Excellence in Higher Education 2019 (FIKP2019); Therapeutic Development<\/li>\n<li>2018-2019: Program for Institutional Excellence in Higher Education 2018 (FIKP2018); Therapeutic Development<\/li>\n<li>2016-2019: National Heart Program \u2013 Research and Innovation in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Ischemic Heart Disease and Heart Failure (NVKP_16-1-2016-0017)<\/li>\n<li>2016-2020: Experimental and clinical investigation of short- and long-term cardiovascular effects of professional sport (NKTH OTKA K 120277)<\/li>\n<li>2014-2017: Budapest-CRT Upgrade Principial Investigator initiated trial (unrestricted grant of Boston Scientific; 1.060.000 Euro)<\/li>\n<li>2013-2017: EU FP 7 Grant: \u201eDiagnostic\u00a0Imaging\u00a0Strategies for Patients with Stable\u00a0Chest Pain and Intermediate\u00a0Risk of Coronary Artery Disease: Comparative Effectiveness Research of Existing\u00a0Technologies\u201d (DISCHARGE, FP7-Health-2012.2.4-2, project no: 603226)<\/li>\n<li>2013-2017: EU FP 7 Grant: \u201eComparative\u00a0Effectiveness\u00a0Research to Access the Use of Primary ProphylacTic\u00a0Implantable\u00a0Cardioverter Defibrillators in Europe\u201d (EU-CERT-ICD, project no: 602299)<\/li>\n<li>2012-2016: Remodeling and reverse remodeling in heart failure \u2013 experimental models and human studies (project director)<\/li>\n<li>2008-2010: Semmelweis Bridge Project \u2013 scientific tender supported by the European Union (\u201cProject of T\u00c1MOP\u201d), project director<\/li>\n<li>2007-2011: Clinical and experimental study on heart failure associated with arrhythmias<\/li>\n<li>2007: Studying the pathomechanism of heart failure; new prospects for an optimal resynchronisation therapy<\/li>\n<li>2006-2008: Analysis of the pathomechanisms in heart failure; pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment facilities<\/li>\n<li>2001-2005: Clinical and experimental investigations on the prevention options and mechanisms of malignant ventricular arrhythmias, study director<\/li>\n<li>2001-2004: The role of endothelin-1 in the pathogenesis of malignant ventricular arrhythmias. Clinical and experimental investigations, study director<\/li>\n<li>2000-2002: In vivo studies on the influencing factors in the development of clinical and experimental tachyarrhythmias, study director<\/li>\n<li>2000-2001: Examining the role of endothelin in different pathophysiological conditions<\/li>\n<li>1997-1999: Examining the pathomechanism of malignant ventricular arrhythmias, study director<\/li>\n<li>1997-1999: Experimental electrophysiological analysis of major ventricular arrhythmias, study director<\/li>\n<li>1996-1998: Investigation of the pathomechanism of triggered ventricular arrhythmias by recording monophasic action potential<\/li>\n<li>1994-1996: Electrophysiological examination of major ventricular arrhythmias, study director<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Awards<\/h5>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square\">\n<li>2026: Honoris Causa Pro Scientia, National Association for Student Research (OTDT)<\/li>\n<li>2025: Honorary Doctor of Charles University, Prague<\/li>\n<li>2025: European Society of Cardiology (ESC) President&#8217;s Award<\/li>\n<li>2025: Lajos Markusovszky Memorial Medal<\/li>\n<li>2024: Honorary Professor of Central South University, China<\/li>\n<li>2024: Doctor Honoris Causa of the Iuliu Ha\u021bieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca, Romania<\/li>\n<li>2024: Honorary citizen of Budapest\u2019s District II<\/li>\n<li>2024: Honorary Professor of \u00d3buda University, Hungary<\/li>\n<li>2024: Honorary Diploma of the Bulgarian Society of Cardiology for exceptional service to cardiology in Bulgaria<\/li>\n<li>2023: Gold medal of the Cardiology Society of Serbia for humanitarian aid in the treatment of cardiac patients, excellence in practical and scientific achievements, the introduction of new technologies in the diagnostics and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, and organizational improvement of cardiology<\/li>\n<li>2023: Imre Z\u00e1rday Memorial Medal<\/li>\n<li>2022: Honorary Doctor of the Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iasi, Romania<\/li>\n<li>2022: Honorary Citizen of the municipality of Iasi, Romania<\/li>\n<li>2022: Doctor Honoris Causa of the University of Trnava, Slovakia<\/li>\n<li>2021: Dr. Istv\u00e1n Orb\u00e1n Memorial Medal of the National Association of Hungarian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers for his work supporting the recognition, maintenance, and strengthening of the Hungarian pharmaceutical industry on the domestic and international scene<\/li>\n<li>2021: Honorary Doctor of the University of Veterinary Medicine, Budapest<\/li>\n<li>2021: Lions Fair Play Award, for his decade-long participation in goodwill services<\/li>\n<li>2021: Sz\u00e9chenyi Prize, recognizing the outstanding contribution to academic life in Hungary<\/li>\n<li>2021: Man of the Year, <em>Figyel\u0151<\/em> business weekly \u2013 for his outstanding professional work in 2020 and his activities protecting the Hungarian population<\/li>\n<li>2019: Honorary Doctor of &#8220;Vasil Goldis&#8221; Western University of Arad, Romania<\/li>\n<li>2019: Honorary Member of the Serbian Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>2019: Certificate of Recognition for the Heart Transplantation Working Group of the V\u00e1rosmajor Heart and Vascular Center of Semmelweis University in recognition of outstanding professional activity<\/li>\n<li>2018: European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Silver Medal<\/li>\n<li>2018: Honorary Member of the Romanian Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>2018: Honorary Member of the Croatian Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>2018: Award in recognition of decades of pioneering work in basic research and clinical landmark studies, 1st Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center Freiburg<\/li>\n<li>2018: Honorary Professor of the Scientific Research Institute of Cardiology and Internal Diseases, Kazakhstan \u2013 Award of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Scientific Research Institute of Cardiology and Internal Diseases<\/li>\n<li>2017: Zsuzsanna Kossuth Award<\/li>\n<li>2017: Honorary President of the Hungarian Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>2017: Honorary President and Honorary Professor of Northern Jiangsu People\u2019s Hospital, China<\/li>\n<li>2017: Honorary Professor of the Peking Union Medical College Hospital, China<\/li>\n<li>2017: Doctor Honoris Causa of the Peoples\u2019 Friendship University of Russia<\/li>\n<li>2016: Honorary Member of the Slovak Cardiac Society<\/li>\n<li>2016: Honorary Professor, Voronezh NN Burdenko State Medical University, Russia<\/li>\n<li>2016: Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic, Commander Cross<\/li>\n<li>2015: D\u00e9nes G\u00e1bor Award<\/li>\n<li>2014: Cardiology Center of Excellence Prize awarded to Semmelweis University\u2019s V\u00e1rosmajor Heart and Vascular Center, led by B\u00e9la Merkely, by <em>Medicina Top200<\/em><\/li>\n<li>2014: Astellas Certificate of Merit for the outstanding professional knowledge and magnificent human attitude (Astellas Award was running in the frame of the Physician of the Year Competition):<\/li>\n<li>2014: Gold Medal of the Hungarian Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>2014: Ministerial Certificate of Merit for the Cardiology Technicians of V\u00e1rosmajor Heart and Vascular Center\u2019s Intensive Care Unit \u2013 belonging to Semmelweis University and led by B\u00e9la Merkely &#8211; as a care unit of high priority<\/li>\n<li>2013: Career Achievement Award, Jagellonian University Krakow, Poland<\/li>\n<li>2013: Medal of Honor of the Peoples&#8217; Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, for the support and promotion of scientific work<\/li>\n<li>2013: Honorary Citizen of Budapest<\/li>\n<li>2013: Pro Societate Award of the Hungarian Society of Cardiology for the outstanding work executed as Executive Board Member and Advisory Board Member from 2010 to 2013<\/li>\n<li>2012: Elite Reviewer in Europace<\/li>\n<li>2011: Medallion of the 30th Anniversary National Student Research Conference (OTDK)<\/li>\n<li>2011: Semmelweis University\u2019s Heart and Vascular Center recognized as FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence<\/li>\n<li>2011: Markusovszky Award, <em>Orvosi Hetilap<\/em><\/li>\n<li>2011: Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic, Officer&#8217;s Cross<\/li>\n<li>2009: Nivou Prize, Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA)<\/li>\n<li>2008: Ern\u0151 Jendrassik Award<\/li>\n<li>2007: Master Tutor Gold Medal \u2013 Award of the National Student Research Conference (OTDK)<\/li>\n<li>2007: Tutor Award of Semmelweis University\u2019s Students\u2019 Scientific Conference (TDK)<\/li>\n<li>2006: Pro Civitate Sana Award<\/li>\n<li>2004: Bolyai Award of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA)<\/li>\n<li>2004: Rudolf-Thauer-Posterpreis 3rd prize, Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Kardiologie<\/li>\n<li>2004: Pro Societate Award of the Hungarian Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>2003: Cardiovascular Center Award<\/li>\n<li>2002: Tutor Award of Semmelweis University\u2019s Students\u2019 Scientific Conference (TDK)<\/li>\n<li>2000: G\u00e1bor Gy\u00f6rgy Award<\/li>\n<li>2000-2003: Bolyai Research Scholarship of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA)<\/li>\n<li>1999: International Virchow Award, 1st prize, 10th World Congress of Electrophysiology<\/li>\n<li>1997: Physiology Prize, International Union of Angiology, European Chapter\u2019s Congress<\/li>\n<li>1996: Ferenc Adorj\u00e1n Award<\/li>\n<li>1995: 2nd prize, 3rd Alpe-Adria Cardiology Meeting<\/li>\n<li>1985: Mih\u00e1ly T\u00e1ncsics Award, Gold level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Research interest<\/h5>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square\">\n<li>Non-pharmacological treatment of heart failure<\/li>\n<li>New techniques in interventional cardiology<\/li>\n<li>Invasive and noninvasive imaging in heart failure<\/li>\n<li>Arrhythmias and acute coronary syndromes<\/li>\n<li>Sport cardiology, cardiac remodeling of elite athletes<\/li>\n<li>Experimental and clinical investigations of the mechanisms of arrhythmias<\/li>\n<li>Endogen vasoactive arrhythmogenic factors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"keretes w-100\">\n<h5>Publications, presentations<\/h5>\n<p>Six edited books, three specialized books, 100 book chapters (22 non-Hungarian, 42 in Hungarian; 43 Hungarian scientific and 33 university coursebook chapters), four university textbooks.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square\">\n<li><strong>1,208 international and 338 Hungarian articles<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cumulative impact factor: 8,616.421 (194.064 from scientific guidelines and reports)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Independent citations: 112,086<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hirsch index: 89 (84 independent)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>g-index: 226<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>MTMT ID: 10002691<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/m2.mtmt.hu\/gui2\/?type=authors&amp;mode=browse&amp;sel=10002691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>List of Dr. B\u00e9la Merkely&#8217;s publications in the Hungarian Database of Scientific Works<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5>Membership, elected functions<\/h5>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #1e2326;font-family: 'PT serif', serif;font-size: 1rem;font-weight: 400\">2025: President of the Hungarian Rectors&#8217; Conference<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1e2326;font-family: 'PT serif', serif;font-size: 1rem;font-weight: 400\">2023: Vice-chairman \u2013 Sports Medicine Committee, World Aquatics<\/span><\/li>\n<li>2022: Honorary member of the Kazakh Society of Arrhythmologists<\/li>\n<li>2022: Member of Academia Europaea<\/li>\n<li>2022: Section Board Member of Journal of Clinical Medicine<\/li>\n<li>2021: Guest Editor of the special issue \u201cNew Techniques in Interventional Cardiology\u201d<\/li>\n<li>2021: Editorial board member of the \u201cRussian Journal for Personalized Medicine\u201d<\/li>\n<li>2021: Co-chair of the Hungarian Rector\u2019s Forum<\/li>\n<li>2020\u20132024: Vice President of the Hungarian University-College Association<\/li>\n<li>2020: Chair of the Clinical Epidemiology Working Group of the four Hungarian Medical Universities<\/li>\n<li>2020: Chair of the Epidemiology Committee of Semmelweis University<\/li>\n<li>2020: Member of the Editorial Board for the \u201cJournal of Heart and Lung Transplantation\u201d<\/li>\n<li>2019: President of the Semmelweis University Sports Medicine Professional Committee<\/li>\n<li>2018\u20132023: Board Member of the Presidium of the Swimming Sport Club of Gy\u0151r<\/li>\n<li>2017: Member of the FINA Sports Medicine Committee<\/li>\n<li>2017: Honorary President of the Hungarian Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>2016: Member of the Editorial Board for the <em>Journal of Cardiovascular Emergencies<\/em><\/li>\n<li>2016: Deputy Editor for the <em>Heart Beat Journal<\/em><\/li>\n<li>2016\u20132018: Vice President for National Cardiac Societies of the European Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>2016: President of the China-CEEC Hospital Cooperation Alliance (CC-HC)<\/li>\n<li>2016\u20132020: President of the Scientific Board of the Hungarian Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>2016: Member of the Editorial Board for the <em>Journal of Hungarian Interdisciplinary Medicine<\/em><\/li>\n<li>2016\u20132020: President of the Cardiology Section of Professional College<\/li>\n<li>2015\u20132018: Vice-rector for Clinical Affairs, Semmelweis University<\/li>\n<li>2015\u20132017: Co-Chair of EuROTA Club<\/li>\n<li>2015\u20132017: Chair of the National Cardiac Societies Committee of the European Heart Rhythm Association<\/li>\n<li>2015: Member of European Academy of Sciences and Arts<\/li>\n<li>2015: Member of the Editorial Board for the journal <em>Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine<\/em><\/li>\n<li>2015: Member of the Editorial Board for the journal <em>Advances in Interventional Cardiology<\/em><\/li>\n<li>2014\u20132016: Councillor and member of the Board of the European Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>2014: Member of the Editorial Board for the <em>World Journal of Cardiology<\/em><\/li>\n<li>2013\u20132016: President of Workgroup of Interventional Cardiology, Hungarian Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>2013\u20132015: Executive Board Member, Treasurer of the European Heart Rhythm Association<\/li>\n<li>2013: Non-academician General Assembly Member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences<\/li>\n<li>2013: Gremium President of the professional training \u201cMedical rehabilitation in cardiology\u201d of Semmelweis University<\/li>\n<li>2012: Member of the Editorial Board for the journal <em>Clinical Research in Cardiology<\/em><\/li>\n<li>2011\u20132016: Member of the EuroPCR Relations Committee, EAPCI<\/li>\n<li>2011: Member of the Editorial Board for the journal <em>Cor et Vasa<\/em><\/li>\n<li>2011: Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)<\/li>\n<li>2011\u20132013: EHRA National Societies \u2013 Eastern Initiative Coordinator: ICD for Life<\/li>\n<li>2010\u20132014: Member of the Credential Committee, European Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>2010\u20132013: President of the Hungarian Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>2011\u20132016: Member of the Cardiology Section of Professional College<\/li>\n<li>2010: Deputy Chief in Editor of the journal <em>Interventional Medicine and Applied Science<\/em><\/li>\n<li>2009\u20132018: President of Students\u2019 Scientific Association of Semmelweis University<\/li>\n<li>2009\u20132011: Co-chairman of the National Society Committee of the European Heart Rhythm Association<\/li>\n<li>2008: President of the professional training \u201cCardiology\u201d of Semmelweis University<\/li>\n<li>2008: Editor-in-Chief of the national journal <em>Medical Education<\/em><\/li>\n<li>2007\u20132010: President of the Working Group of Interventional Cardiology, Hungarian Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>2007\u20132009: Secretary of Students\u2019 Scientific Association of Semmelweis University<\/li>\n<li>2006\u20132009: National Delegate of the Hungarian Medical Council<\/li>\n<li>2006\u20132011: Member of the Scientific and Research Ethical Board of the Health Scientific Committee<\/li>\n<li>2006\u20132014: Member of the editorial board of <em>Lege Artis Medicinae<\/em> (LAM)<\/li>\n<li>2006: Member of the editorial board of the Hungarian issue of <em>JACC<\/em><\/li>\n<li>2005: Member of Hungarian Society of Atherosclerosis<\/li>\n<li>2004: Member of the Scientific Board of the Hungarian Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>2004: Member of Committee of the Working Group of Interventional Cardiology, Hungarian Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>2004\u20132017: Member of the Advisory Board, later member of the National Societies Board, European Heart Rhythm Association<\/li>\n<li>2004\u20132007: President of the Working Group on Arrhythmia and Pacemaker, Hungarian Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>2001: Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)<\/li>\n<li>2001\u20132004: Vice-President of the Working Group on Arrhythmia and Pacemaker, Hungarian Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>2000: Reviewer in the journals <em>Cardiovascular Research<\/em> and <em>Heart Rhythm<\/em><\/li>\n<li>1999\u20132006: Member of the editorial board of <em>Progress Biomedical Research<\/em><\/li>\n<li>1998: Member of the North-American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (NASPE, Heart Rhythm)<\/li>\n<li>1996\u20132004: National Delegate of the Working Group on Cardiac Pacing, European Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>1995\u20132001: Secretary of the Working Group on Arrhythmia and Pacemaker, Hungarian Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<li>1990\u20131996: Chairman of the Society of German and Hungarian Students and Scientists of Heidelberg, Germany<\/li>\n<li>1991: Member of the European Society of Cardiology, and of the Hungarian Society of Cardiology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Language skills<\/h5>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square\">\n<li>English: Type C &#8211; Intermediate<\/li>\n<li>German: Type A &#8211; Advanced; Type C &#8211; Intermediate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dr-merkely-bela-2024-portrait.jpeg\"><\/a> Prof. B\u00e9la MERKELY MD, PhD Rector Born June 28, 1966, Budapest Scientific degrees 2011: Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) 2006: Doctorate of Science (DSc) &#8220;Pathomechanisms of tachyarrhythmias and new electrophysiological non-pharmacological treatment methods&#8221; 2006: Habilitation Semmelweis University (Cardiology) 2001: Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) 1999: PhD degree: &#8220;Experimental and 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