Semmelweis University Organizational and Operational Regulations
– Part III. Student Standards –
Chapter III.2. Study and Examination Regulations

7. Assessment of Meeting the Study Requirements

Article 32 [Special provisions for the examinations and comprehensive examinations of compulsory subjects taught in a block system at Years 4, 5 and 6 of the Faculty of General Medicine]

(1) The last week of each block of subjects (examination week) is used for examinations and comprehensive examinations, with the exception of one-week blocks, where examinations may be taken on the last day of the block.

(2) There shall be no educational sessions with mandatory attendance on the designated examination week of blocks in Years 4 and 5.  In the case of one-week blocks, a preparation period equivalent to at least one full day shall be provided prior to the examination day.

(3) The examination to be taken of a course in block education shall be announced by the educational organizational unit no later than the first day of instruction of the block.

(4) At least three examination occasions shall be provided during the examination week. A maximum number of students per examination may be set. The maximum number of students per examination, in the case of combined examinations, per partial examination, may not be less than 150% of the number of students registered for the course.

(5) Registration for the examinations begins at 8:00 p.m. on Monday of the week preceding the examination week.

(6) During the last block of Year 6, on the last week of the optional and/or elective clinical practice, examination opportunities shall be provided from all subjects with comprehensive examination obligation in accordance with paragraph (3), so that all students who wish to do so can register and take the comprehensive exam. This possibility may be used by the student for only one subject, provided that the obligations of the Elective clinical practice are fully met.