A historical chronology of teaching physiological sciences to medical students in Hungary.
Starting from the second half of the 18th century, a brief chronology of teaching medical physiology and pathophysiology in Hungary is given in this article. Even when the major milestones of this history are only identified, one can recognize several significant achivements that may inspire the present and coming generations to develope and enrich this inheritance of high values. These achivements involve--inter alia--influential scientific "schools" founded by eminent professors, outstanding institutions of basic medicine, recognition of the relevance of the integrative approach in medical education, close relationship between teaching and scientific research, high-standard theoretical and practical training, teaching based on excellent domestic and foreign textbooks, extensive international relationships and experience.
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Institute of Human Physiology and Clinical Experimental Research, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary. monos@elet2.sote.hu
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D002910:Chronology as Topic; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000266:history*; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006814:Hungary; D010827:Physiology / Q000193:education / Q000266:history*