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The
Hungarian Medical Association of America from 1968 to Present
SCIENCE,
MEDICINE, TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, HERITAGE
In 1968, a small
group of visionary Hungarian American physicians gathered
together to establish a forum for
the purpose of promoting science and medicine
within the common culture but bridging the two countries. Their
inspiration for standards of
excellence was rooted in a heritage full of examples
set forth by many great physicians including:
- Ignác Semmelweis -
first to understand clinical necessity for sterile technique.
- Albert Szent-Gyögyi
- Nobel Prize Laureate
and discoverer of Vitamin C related
biochemical pathways
- Hans
Selye) - Nobel Prize
nominee for human body stress theory
- William
Ganz - pioneering
work with Dr. Swan on cardiopulmonary monitoring (Swan-Ganz
catheter)
The
strength of the heritage was then and continues to be the
motivating force of the Hungarian Medical Association of
America. Its goals:
- To
promote the science of medicine and human sciences in an
annual multi-disciplinary symposium where recent advances,
theories, and discoveries in medicine are presented by
renowned lecturers of the highest distinction. Participants
receive Category I Continuing Medical Educational credits.
- To
provide grants, scholarships, and fellowships to qualified
candidates of Hungarian heritage or candidates attending
Hungarian medical institutions and health related
(professions) schools. Providing maximum opportunities
of growth and exposure to brilliant, inquisitive minds of
our young medical generation of today.
- To
act as liaison in enhancement of scientific and medical
exchange between American medical communities and various
Hungarian medical societies, foundations, and universities.
The work of the Association continues to be carried forward by the many distinguished Hungarian-American physicians who have earned professional recognition in their own specialties throughout the US, Canada, Western Europe and South America.
The HMAA is recognized by the American
Medical Association.
A Yearly
Scientific Symposium
held during the last week in October offers CME credits.
HMAA
Past Presidents:
Laszlo Mechtler 2005-
Gabriel Haas 2003-2005
Peter
Forbath
2001-2003
Peter
Petrusz
1999-2001
Ivan Krisztinicz 1997- 1999
Alexander
Matolcsy 1994- 1997
Cornelius Navori 1993- 1994
Irene Levay-Krisztinicz
1991-1993
George Alker 1989- 1991
Elemer Zsigmond 1987-1989
Tibor Doby 1985- 1987
Arndt Peter Schimert 1981-1985
Imre Magoss 1975-1981
Laszlo Kaveggia 1973-1975
Gusztav Batizy 1971-1973
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