INTRODUCTION
The Hungarian Medical Association of America – Transylvanian Chapter (HMAA-TC) is a professional organization dedicated to supporting Transylvanian medical students, residents, and physicians through mentorship, international collaboration, and educational exchange.
As an official chapter of the Hungarian Medical Association of America, HMAA-TC serves as a bridge between Transylvania and the international Hungarian medical diaspora, fostering professional excellence, academic development, and long-term institutional partnerships. Our work is focused on empowering the next generation of physicians while strengthening healthcare systems and academic medicine in Transylvania through global collaboration.
Leadership
President
István Gergely, MD, PhD, MSc
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Székelyudvarhely, RO
Vice President
Hadnagy László, MD
Székelyudvarhely, RO
Contact
Hungarian Medical Association of America – Transylvanian Chapter (HMAATC)
Email:
office@hmaatc.org
Website:
www.hmaatc.org
Address:
- Rákóczi Ferenc str. 84
Odorheiu Secuiesc 535600
Romania
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Trustees:
Dr. Csaba Zoltán Andrészek – Otolaryngology – Székelyudvarhely, Romania
Dr. Huba Antalka – Dentistry – Sepsiszentgyörgy, Romania
Gergő Czink – Medical Student – Marosvásárhely, Romania
Dr. András Fecső – Surgery – Toronto, Canada
Dr. Mária Fülöp – Dermatology – Székelyudvarhely, Romania
Levente Geréb – Engineering – Székelyudvarhely, Romania
Dr. István Gergely – Orthopaedic Surgery – Indianapolis, USA
Dr. László Hadnagy – Radiology – Székelyudvarhely, Romania
Dr. György Kovács – Orthopaedic Surgery – Frankfurt, Germany
Dr. Hunor Kraft – Obstetrics and Gynecology – Csíkszereda, Romania
Dr. Tibor Mezei – Pathology – Marosvásárhely, Romania
Dr. Nimród Tubák – Anesthesiology and Intensive Care – Székelyudvarhely, Romania
Dr. Tímea Helga Virág – Plastic Surgery – Kolozsvár, Romania
Programs
HMAA-TC has developed several strategic programs to support education, mentorship, and international collaboration:
Summer Clinical Training Program
Structured hospital-based training opportunities for Transylvanian Hungarian medical students, strengthening clinical skills and supporting the future healthcare workforce in their home region.
Medical Mentorship Program
A professional mentorship network connecting experienced physicians from Transylvania and the international Hungarian diaspora with students and young physicians, providing guidance, career development, and international perspective.
Resident Scholarship and Exchange Programs
Scholarship opportunities that enable young physicians and residents to gain international clinical and academic experience, with the goal of transferring knowledge and strengthening healthcare in Transylvania.
EduTravels (Gimi2US) – Academic and Professional Exchange Program
International academic exchange initiatives connecting high school and university leaders, educators, and students with American institutions, fostering long-term professional relationships and supporting global knowledge exchange while encouraging participants to contribute to their home communities.
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57Th Annual HMAA meeting in Sarasota, Fl
New Location: Lido Beach Resort, Sarasota, FL, USA October 25 – October 30, 2026 Sarasota, Florida Conference registration for the annual meeting To sign up for a conference, you need to log in or register for a new account. Meet colleagues with...
57th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Hungarian Medical Association of America – New Location: Lido Beach Resort, Sarasota, FL
October 26 – October 31, 2025
Sarasota, Florida
Meet colleagues with Hungarian heritage, share scientific ideas and learn!
The scientific program of the 55th Annual Scientific Meeting will cover a broad range of biomedical and surgical topics for a multidisciplinary audience: primary care physicians, specialists and basic medical scientists who seek to improve their understanding of the scientific basis of clinical medicine and its applications to patient care.
This conference is a superb opportunity to meet fellow Hungarians involved in medical sciences in the United States in a family friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The social programs and organized sport activities (water polo, soccer, beach volleyball, beach run, tennis, etc.) will provide ample opportunities to relax and enjoy one of the best beaches in the country. If you have any questions, please contact us via phone, mail or e-mail. We hope to see you in Sarasota.
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LIDO BEACH RESORT
700 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236