Budapest – The Centre for Translational Medicine (CTM) of Semmelweis University has presented the “For Modern Patient Care” Excellence Award to three outstanding partner hospitals this year: the Szent György University Teaching Hospital of Fejér County (Székesfehérvár), the Heim Pál National Pediatric Institute, and the Budapest Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Hospital and Outpatient Clinic.
Established in 2023, the award honors institutions that build a tangible bridge between research and everyday clinical care, delivering measurable benefits for patients.

Three model partnerships

Székesfehérvár – an early adopter

Székesfehérvár was among the first to join CTM programs. Since the initiative launched in 2018, around ten physicians from the hospital have participated, with new graduates each year. At the ceremony, we expressed our gratitude to the hospital’s leadership and experts, including Dr. Ferenc Izbéki, for their long-standing commitment.

Heim Pál – leading in pediatrics
The Heim Pál National Pediatric Institute has been a pioneer in pediatric translational care, with over 20 residents joining CTM trainings and more than ten already graduating. Representatives at the ceremony praised the collaboration as a “very successful scientific and professional partnership,” highlighting its concrete impact on patient outcomes.

Bajcsy-Zsilinszky – measurable clinical gains
In 2025, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Hospital received the award for its outstanding commitment to advancing translational, evidence-based care. Following measures introduced based on the research of Dr. Kata Illés and Dr. Tamás Horváth, the hospital achieved a 13% reduction in cholesteatoma recurrence, directly improving patients’ chances of recovery. Under Dr. Tamás Horváth’s guidance, the hospital has delegated seven students to CTM’s training program, strengthening the link between research and bedside practice. The award was accepted on behalf of the hospital by Dr. Róbert Révai.

About the award

Since 2023, the “For Modern Patient Care” Excellence Award has highlighted scientific and practical advances that translate into real clinical results and demonstrate how cutting-edge research can be embedded in routine medicine.

CTM extends its sincere thanks to all three awardees for modernizing patient care and investing in the next generation of clinician-scientists. The shared message of this year’s laureates is clear: the translational approach measurably improves patient outcomes.