Roma Medical Education Programme of the Semmelweis University

Policy Response DateFebruary 12, 2011 Country: Hungary Address: Budapest General Type: Discrimination, Equality/Integration Racism and discrimination phenomena: Anti-roma/zinghanophobia
Groups affected / Interested in: Roma & Travelers Key socio-economic/institutional areas: Education

The preparation course of the Semmelweis University and Avicenna International College is designed for young Roma who are planning to study at the Medical Faculty.

The programs aimed at involving Roma into higher education and at preparing medical experts in order to enhance the health status and facilitate the social inclusion of the Roma population (especially in disadvantaged regions).

The weekend-long series of 15 seminars take place in Budapest. Besides subjects for basic medical studies (Biology, Chemistry) and English language, students might participate in cultural events (cinema, theater, museum visits). [1]

[1] Cigány Orvosképzési Program a Semmelweis Egyetemen [Roma Medical Education Programme of the Semmelweis University], http://cigany-orvoskepzes.eu/in-english/ (Date of access: 20. 02. 2012)