The Dent Neurological Institute has entered into an agreement with all the four Hungarian medical universities (Semmelweis University, University of Debrecen, University of Pecs, University of Szeged) to provide 8 week credit-bearing senior electives to medical students who are in their 6th year of education (apply for the program during 5th year).
The rotations begin six times a year. approximately in July, September, and December of next year and January, March, May of the year following the next. The exact dates will be determined by HMAA (shortly after the interview).
The purpose of the Program is to facilitate the exchange of medical students as well as expand the experience and knowledge between the involved medical universities. With this program the HMAA contributes and provides broad medical knowledge to young Hungarian physicians who are entering the Hungarian health care system.
This program is sponsored and managed by the Hungarian Medical Association of America, HMAA.
Students may take the following electives
- Neurology
- Child Neurology
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Please note that these electives are subject to availability at the time of the rotation.
Financing
Students are expected to cover:
- Round trip air transportation
- Health insurance
- Medical liability (coordinated by HMAA) is appr. 300 USD for 2 months
- Meal costs
- Housing
- Cost of books, materials if required
Financial Support (not provided by HMAA)
Please contat the Mobility Office https://semmelweis.hu/mobilitas/
Who can apply?
The program is opened to students with the Hungarian heritage of all Hungarian medical schools. Medical students who are in their 6th year of education at the beginning of September 2026.
Only medical students with Hungarian heritage may apply from both the Hungarian and English language programs.
Only HMAA members can apply for the exchange program (membership is free for medical students, for further information visit the HMAA home page).
Students must apply only to one location from the HMAA Exchange Programs! It is not possible to apply for more (Buffalo, Houston).
Deadline: applications must be emailed by March 15th, 2026 midnight (CET).
Applications emailed later than this date will not be accepted.
Only online applications will be accepted.
Requirements
All should be submitted by email in one pdf document named as the applicant
- Completed Application Form
- Hungarian or English credit transcript from year 1 onwards
- Statement of the medical student status – scanned original
- Curriculum vitae (in English) – scanned original signed
- Letter of motivation/intent (in English) – scanned original signed
- Passport size photo
- HMAA membership confirmation letter
The application must be complete, otherwise, it will be automatically rejected.
For further information contact the program coordinator.
The personal interview will take place on April 2, 2026 (Location: Semmelweis University, Directorate of International Relations and Alumni Affairs – 1085 Budapest, Üllői u. 26. Ground floor No 2). All students must submit a written Exit Interview to the Department of International Relations of Semmelweis University and to the HMAA after the end of the rotation.
All students are encouraged to attend the HMAA Summer Conference of the HMAA Hungary Chapter.
(earn plus points for your presentation/research/ HMAA activity)
How to submit your application:
FORM:
One copy to be emailed to:
Alex DiLeo – HMAA Student Exchange Program Coordinator – Buffalo
Dent Neurologic Institute – Office of Dr. Laszlo Mechtler
Office: (716) 558-5668
Email: adileo@dentinstitute.com
One copy to be emailed to:
Zsolt Garami, MD
Co-Director HMAA Student Exchange Program
Email: zgarami@houstonmethodist.org
One copy to be emailed to:
Semmelweis University Directorate of International Relations and Alumni Affairs
Email: szlovak.judit@semmelweis.hu
and
Address: 1085 Budapest, Üllői út 26.
Phone: +36 20 825 9101
One copy to be emailed to:
HMAA Hungary Chapter
Email: hungary@hmaa.org