McDaniel College Budapest – Pre-Med Alumni Newsletter
No. 13 | Autumn Edition 2025
A New Academic Year Begins!
We offi cially kicked off the 2025–26 academic year with our Pre-Med Opening Ceremony on September 5 , 2025!
Sandwiches, cookies, and cakes created the perfect atmosphere as students from dozens of nations came together to meet, connect, and celebrate the start of their medical journey.
Celebrating Excellence at McDaniel College Budapest
We are proud to share that for the fi rst time, two of our former Pre-Med students received top honors at Semmelweis University this year!
Professor Andor Szécsény Award and Professor Attila Fonyó Award Congratulations to Alyousef Ammar and Özcan Akay for their exceptional academic achievements during their fi rst year of medical studies.
These awards, established by College International / McDaniel College Budapest, recognize international students who completed our English or German Pre-Medical Track and demonstrated outstanding results at Semmelweis.
Chinese Pre-Med Alumni Meeting
On September 24, 2025 we hosted a special info session for our Chinese students together with members of our alumni community, Dr. Xinda Li and Dr. Tang Xiaowen.
It was an inspiring afternoon fi lled with stories, advice, and encouragement.
Szeged 40th Anniversary Celebration
Wollner Zsuzsa participated at the University of Szeged’s 40th Anniversary of its English-language medical program representing McDaniel College as the Organizer of the Pre-Med Program Alumni Community!
The celebration, held October 3–5, 2025, brought together alumni from around the world for three days of refl ection, reconnection, and pride in Hungary’s medical education legacy.
Semmelweis Dentistry Faculty – 70th Anniversary
We were also honored to take part in the 70th Anniversary Event of the Faculty of Dentistry (FOK) at Semmelweis University, held on September 26–27, 2025.
Hundreds of current students, alumni, and international experts joined the two-day event — featuring an accredited scientifi c meeting and a rich overview of the faculty’s remarkable history since its founding in 1955.
Motivational Talks & Roundtable Discussions
Our Pre-Med community gathered for an inspiring afternoon of Motivational Talks and Roundtable Discussions with alumni now studying at Semmelweis University and the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest.
From honest refl ections to practical tips, our speakers shared what it truly takes to thrive in medical and veterinary school — and how the McDaniel Pre-Med Program helped shape their journey.
Coming Soon: Online Lecture Series – Autumn 2025
Stay tuned for our upcoming online lecture series, where McDaniel Pre-Med alumni will share their expertise, research, and professional journeys. Details to follow soon!
Pre-Med Intensive Program Registration Now Open
Registration for the Pre-Med Intensive Program has offi cially started! Encourage everyone dreaming about medical studies to apply and experience the McDaniel foundation that has helped thousands succeed in medical and veterinary schools across Europe.
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