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<\/a>Dr. Ferenc B\u00e1nhidy emphasized that Semmelweis University is the most acknowledged university in Hungary, and at the Faculty of Medicine students can acquire knowledge they can utilize anywhere in the world. Recalling his own studies, he reminded the audience that university years will not be easy, but those admitted to Semmelweis can be proud of themselves, and when they finish their studies, they will be able to provide patient care and conduct research at the highest level. The vice-rector mentioned that a number of well-known scientists were educated at Semmelweis University, which celebrates its 250th<\/sup> anniversary of existence in 2019. Healing patients, doing research to the best of our knowledge and making advancements accordingly \u2013 he said, summing up the spirit of the university. In the end, Dr. Ferenc B\u00e1nhidy advised the students to not be afraid to ask questions frequently during their studies.<\/p>\nThe next lecturer of the Open Day, Dr. S\u00e1ndor Katz, senior lecturer at the Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, gave a short summary of anatomical history, including famous Hungarian anatomists and spoke about the most important steps in the history of the department as well as the Anatomy Museum. In connection with the teaching and research activities of the Department, he said that there are currently 39 demonstrators and 50 Students\u2019 Scientific Association students working there.<\/p>\n<\/a>Dr. Mikl\u00f3s Moln\u00e1r, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, presented the admissions statistics in an interactive lecture and pointed out that only ten percent of the candidates are admitted to the faculty, but the dropout rate is low. During the years spent at the university, students can not only acquire knowledge needed for their medical profession but also receive the proper resources for life-long learning, thus becoming well-rounded intellectuals, he said. Dr. Mikl\u00f3s Moln\u00e1r also spoke about the vibrant student life and the various programme opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/a>The activity of the Students\u2019 Union was presented by Kl\u00e1ra Kata Gyulay, president of the Students\u2019 Union at the Faculty of Medicine, who welcomed the participants on behalf of the students and the organizers. She said it is worth choosing Semmelweis University because of the opportunities in the professional field of medicine, bustling student life, research opportunities and the active student organizations. However, she emphasized that due to the rigorous requirements, it is impossible to obtain a medical degree simply for its \u201cprestige\u201d \u2013 one must see it as his\/her life\u2019s vocation.<\/p>\n