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<\/a>The main topic of the student forum, which was held for the second time at the university, was a question that greatly affects and interests students: the expected structural changes in education. Dr. B\u00e9la Merkely said that the forums organized by the Students\u2019 Union are especially important, as continuous consultations with students is a major pillar of introducing future reforms, and is the first step in renewing the curriculum. In his speech, he emphasized that Semmelweis University will enter its 250th academic year this September, which is a huge milestone. He added that this anniversary year will bring fundamental changes for the next quarter-millennium, as the first great curriculum reform in medical education will take place, in cooperation with the Universities of Szeged, P\u00e9cs and Debrecen.<\/p>\nIn his overview, the rector stressed that although theoretical training is high quality at Semmelweis University, progress can only be achieved if the quality of practical training also rises to the same high level, and if the two areas build on each other better. He noted that they have been looking at and analyzing the curriculums of the top 100 institutions on the Times Higher Education (THE) global rankings, and it has become clear that the practices of the past 40\u201350 years cannot continue any longer. He pointed out that traditions are a good starting point, but ingrained practices should not merely be repeated.<\/p>\n
The rector declared that health care needs physicians who have real clinical experience, built of course upon a strong theoretical foundation. The goal is to achieve that after acquiring their diploma, and entering the maximum five-year post-graduate period, students do indeed focus on studying the theory and manual details of the chosen specialty. The renewed six-year curriculum of medical training will consist of two years of theory, one transitional year and a three-year period spent in clinical practice. The latter means practical education directly at the bedside, conducted mostly in blocks, where the theoretical foundations are merely refreshed, the rector said.<\/p>\n\r\n [slb_exclude]\r\n
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