{"id":42010,"date":"2024-07-12T06:00:16","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T04:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/?p=42010"},"modified":"2025-05-21T14:53:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T12:53:22","slug":"369-international-students-graduated-from-semmelweis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/2024\/07\/369-international-students-graduated-from-semmelweis\/","title":{"rendered":"369 international students graduated from Semmelweis"},"content":{"rendered":"
Between June 29 and July 7, graduating students of Semmelweis University received their diplomas in ceremonies held at the MVM Dome, M\u00fcpa Budapest, and the Nagyv\u00e1rad square Theoretical Block. This year, almost 400 international students from the university’s six faculties completed their studies at the region\u2019s leading university.<\/div>\n
Faculty of Medicine<\/h5>\n

303 Hungarian-language, 148 English-language, and 83 German-language program students were conferred doctors at the Faculty of Medicine (\u00c1OK) on June 29. \u201cMany people think of the graduation ceremony as the end of a process, but actually, it is the beginning of a long journey; you will now learn first-hand what the profession and career you have chosen entails,\u201d said Dr. P\u00e9ter Tak\u00e1cs, State Secretary for Health, in his speech at the graduation ceremony. \u201cSympathy, compassion, and active willingness to help are the basic attitudes needed to be a good physician,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u201cYou can already consider yourself lucky at the start of your career, having found your purpose in life. It is a profession that is literally about life and is truly for life,\u201d said Rector Dr. B\u00e9la Merkely to the newly graduated doctors.<\/p>\n

He pointed out that the students had acquired the in-depth knowledge needed to embark on their careers at the leading university in Hungary and the region. He also referred to the essential qualities of a good doctor, such as a sense of responsibility, helpfulness, and empathy for patients.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He recalled that graduates also had to pass the test of the coronavirus pandemic, during which \u201calthough there was no such subject in the curriculum, they all got \u2019A\u2019 grades in humanity.\u201d He concluded his speech by saying:<\/p>\n

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On your diploma, your name will appear next to Semmelweis University. From today, these two names will be linked forever. Bear both with pride.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

G\u00e1bor Orb\u00e1n, Chairman of the Foundation for National Health Care and Medical Education (NEOA), the maintainer of the university, stressed that the pursuit of continuous development and excellence was a vital driving force for both the university and the profession chosen by the graduates.<\/p>\n

Following the speeches, the candidate doctors requested their conferral in their training languages. After the oath-taking ceremony, Dean Dr. Mikl\u00f3s Kellermayer awarded the title of Doctor of Medicine to the candidates in recognition of the successful completion of their studies, empowering them with all the rights and duties granted to medical doctors under the laws of Hungary. Rector Dr. B\u00e9la Merkely and Dr. Mikl\u00f3s Kellermayer greeted the new doctors with a handshake.<\/p>\n

In his speech, outgoing Dean Dr. Mikl\u00f3s Kellermayer emphasized that the most important goal of the training program was to educate general practitioners who are capable of independent, critical thinking, capable of making certain medical decisions, as well as capable of differentiation and specialization, i.e. professionals who are like a \u201cpluripotent stem cells\u201d, and who are committed to lifelong learning.<\/p>\n

Speaking on behalf of the medical students of the English-language program, Dr. Ali Alfarwi stressed the importance of empathy, communication, and diligence in the medical profession. He highlighted the exemplary perseverance and courage of a fellow student who was diagnosed with cancer during her studies but managed to excel in her exams despite chemotherapy. She is in remission and attended the ceremony to receive her degree with her fellow students.<\/p>\n\r\n [slb_exclude]\r\n

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Institute of Mental Health and Andr\u00e1s Pet\u0151 Faculty<\/h5>\n

For the first time, the Institute of Mental Health (MHI) at the Faculty of Health and Public Administration (EKK) held a joint graduation ceremony for its graduates. On July 3, nearly 250 graduates of seven faculties, including 12 international students, received their diplomas. After presenting the training programs, Director Dr. Be\u00e1ta Pethes D\u00e1vid stressed the importance of social responsibility, as the programs cover the whole spectrum of human life from birth to death, be it lactation counseling or active aging training programs.<\/p>\n

85 conductors, including nine students graduating from the Illyefalva (Ilieni), Romania training center, were inaugurated at the Andr\u00e1s Pet\u0151 Faculty (PAK). Rector Dr. B\u00e9la Merkely emphasized that the essence of the Pet\u0151 method, which is unique worldwide, was to assist people with difficulties and challenges due to central nervous system damage in reaching their potential and living their lives to the fullest. \u201cAs conductor teachers, you will have a vision that will allow you to build an independent career and put your knowledge to the test in many areas of education, health care, and the social work market, both within and beyond the borders of Hungary,\u201d emphasized Dean Dr. Andrea Zsebe.<\/p>\n\r\n [slb_exclude]\r\n

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Faculty of Health Sciences and Faculty of Dentistry<\/h5>\n

More than 500 graduating students of the Faculty of Health Sciences (ETK) attended the two celebratory Senate meetings on July 6. Thirty of them earned their degrees in the English-language Nursing BSc and MSc, as well as Physiotherapy BSc and MSc programs.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAs health professionals, your duty will not only include coping with your job but also promoting health awareness in your immediate and broader surroundings, as your profession promotes the healthiest possible future,\u201d said Dr. Ferenc B\u00e1nhidy, Vice-Rector for General Affairs, in the morning ceremony.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

According to Rector Dr. B\u00e9la Merkely, Semmelweis left a tangible message not only for midwives and nurses, but for all students, encouraging them to do their best day by day, task by task, and to strive to improve themselves. This is how you can be worthy of Semmelweis\u2019 legacy and enhance the reputation of our university\u2019s community,” stressed the rector at the afternoon Senate meeting, quoting the university’s motto, \u201cServamus vitam atque servimus \u2013 to defend and serve life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dean Dr. Gabriella Bedn\u00e1rik D\u00f6rnyei recalled that the majority of this year\u2019s graduates started their studies in 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, experiencing the duties and responsibilities of health care first-hand, and often facing dramatic situations. She also reminded the students of the impact and power of a smile and a word of kindness.<\/p>\n

Jose Arturo Orozco Jr. delivered his speech on behalf of the English-language graduates, pointing out that they celebrated overcoming difficulties and stepping out of their comfort zones on countless occasions. He also added that it was part of growing up to let go of some things and take others with us; realizing that life could sometimes seem scary, but the voice in our heads should remind us that we were strong and that whatever challenges we face in the future, we should be able to overcome them.<\/p>\n

The highest number of graduates in the past five years received their degrees in dental medicine on July 7: 92 in the Hungarian-, 53 in the English-, and 14 in the German-language program. Rector Dr. B\u00e9la Merkely, Vice-Rector for Educational Affairs Dr. P\u00e9ter Hermann, and Dean Dr. G\u00e1bor Gerber greeted the newly conferred dentists with a handshake. \u201cIf you have enough confidence and enough perseverance, nothing can stand in your way! If you set yourselves a goal and are determined to achieve it, your efforts will be crowned with success,\u201d stressed Dr. B\u00e9la Merkely the importance of the Semmelweis mentality.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe essence of knowledge is, having it, to apply it; not having it, to confess your ignorance,\u201d offered Dear Dr. G\u00e1bor Gerber the words of Confucius to the new doctors of medicine in dentistry. He stressed that although their diploma proves that they were well prepared to treat patients with evidence-based medicine, the experience gained as a resident under the supervision of a specialist doctor was also necessary for confident diagnosis and safe performance of more complex treatments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

On behalf of the English-language dentist program graduates, Dr. Eveen Wendy expressed her gratitude to Dean Dr. G\u00e1bor Gerber as well as the university and clinical faculty. \u201cBe persistent,\u201d she advised her peers to overcome future difficulties and challenges. She recalled how this determination helped her to become the first doctor in her family, even though she suffered permanent injuries as the innocent victim of a car accident in 2021, which made it doubtful for a long time whether she would be able to continue her studies due to chronic pain and severe brain injury.<\/p>\n\r\n [slb_exclude]\r\n

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Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Graduation Ball<\/h5>\n

A total of 85 Hungarian-, 15 English-, and 5 German-language pharmacy students were conferred doctors at the Graduation Ceremony of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (GYTK) on July 7.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe institution represents more than 250 years of tradition and innovation. Competitiveness and identity-strengthening community building are the pillars of the renewing Hungarian higher education,\u201d stressed Bal\u00e1zs Hank\u00f3, Minister of Culture and Innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Dr. B\u00e9la Merkely, Rector of Semmelweis University, emphasized that the students graduated from the leading university in Hungary and the region, as the Times Higher Education ranks Semmelweis University among the 300 best in the world, and it is among the top 150 in the field of pharmacy according to ShanghaiRanking.<\/p>\n

Speaking on behalf of the English-language pharmacy students, Dr. Amirsam Manshazadeh recalled the yearning for his future profession that he felt when he first drew steps within the halls of the university. \u201cSic parvis magna \u2013 greatness from small beginnings\u201d was his motto, from which he drew courage, discipline, and will during the pharmaceutical chemistry exams or when he submitted numerous reports with mere minutes left to the deadline at Sunday midnight. \u201cEven though we can never fully repay what you\u2019ve done for us, I am hopeful that we can honor your teachings by improving lives around the world, wherever may that be,\u201d he addressed the faculty.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe practice-oriented knowledge underlying your degree is a tool that can be used for the benefit of your fellow human beings who are exposed to a disease, so that you can earn their respect and self-esteem. Your sense of devotion can serve as a guiding compass, giving you stability and support through daily challenges,\u201d said Dr. Istv\u00e1n Antal, Dean of the Faculty.<\/p>\n

More than eight hundred Semmelweis students from the German-, Hungarian- and English-speaking programs and their guests celebrated the successful completion of their studies at the Graduation Ball. This year, the traditional gala dinner was held in two locations, in Hotel Kempinski and the MVM Dome, where the university\u2019s management joined the celebration; and a charity raffle was also held to support children in need.<\/p>\n\r\n [slb_exclude]\r\n

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Bernadett B\u00f3di, P\u00e1lma Dobozi, Eszter Keresztes, Melina Katalin Kiss, \u00c1d\u00e1m Szab\u00f3, R\u00f3bert Tasn\u00e1di
\nTranslation: Judit Szabados-D\u0151tsch
\nPhotos by B\u00e1lint Barta, Bogl\u00e1rka Zellei \u2013 Semmelweis University<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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