The history of higher education in Debrecen goes back to the 16th century. The city established the Calvinist College of Debrecen in 1538. The College became soon the most important cultural center of the whole country, where a great number of writers, scientists and politicians received their education. In the 18th century the schools of Law and Theology were founded and although no separate School of Medicine existed, physicians were also trained in the College. The Faculty of Medicine is rooted in this spiritual heritage. The present day Debrecen is also famous for its schools and higher educational establishments. The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Debrecen was Central Europe's first campus medical school. It was in the year of the millennium (1896) of Hungary's foundation when the establishment of a modern University was decided upon in Debrecen. The University was officially inaugurated on October 23, 1918 and at that time consisted of four faculties: Arts, Science, Theology and Medicine. The Faculty of Medicine became an independent
University Medical School under the supervision of the Ministry of Health in 1951.
Today, the Faculty of Medicine is part of the Medical and Health Science Center of the University of Debrecen. The Faculty of Medicine has 20 departments of basic sciences and 23 clinical departments. The Faculty of Medicine started MD training in English in 1987 with 49 students, current number of students in the English Program is about 900. Besides educating medical students, the Faculty also coordinates the teaching of BSc in Medical Diagnostics. Since 2009 two new MSc programs will be started, training Molecular Biologists and Nutritionists.
The MD training of the Faculty of Medicine is accredited by the World Health Organization, US Department of Education, The State Education Department (NY, USA), Medical Board of California, the General Medicine Council (UK - PLAB exam is compulsory), Medical Councils of Israel, Ireland, Iran and Norway. In most European countries - not listed above - and also in India the diploma of the University of Debrecen, Medical and Health Science Center is accepted for registration purposes; however a qualifying exam is compulsory.
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