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<\/p>\nSemmelweis University and 10 other foreign universities in 5 sections altogether with 59 lectures took part in the 7th Conference of the International Students\u2019 Scientific Associaton which was held within the frame of Semmelweis Annual Scientific Conference.<\/p>\n
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Dr. B\u00e9la Merkely, President of the Students\u2019 Scientific Association of Semmelweis University, in his opening speech expressed that apart from giving their lectures, the students taking part in the conference, can also compete in three practical competitions: individually at the Laparoscopic Practical Competition, in teams of 3-5 at J\u00e1nos Kabay Pharmaceutical Practical Competition and individually at Jol\u00e1n B\u00e1n\u00f3czy Practical Competition for students of dentistry. The main goal of the competitions is to give the opportunity to the students to contest not only in their theoretical but also in their practical knowledge.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Dr. Abramov Alexey, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of People\u2019s Friendship University, Russia, in his greeting explained that the cooperation with Semmelweis University is one of their most significant international relations. He also reminded the audience that Dr. B\u00e9la Merkely became Doctor Honoris Causa of their university. Dr. Abramov Alexey added that most of the foreign students attending the conference came from their university. He explained that the work and the competition within the Students\u2019 Scientific Association Council mean expressive possibility for the students to become excellent physicians. At the end of his speech he wished successful lectures for every participant in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, at one of the most outstanding medical universities of the world.<\/p>\n