Pavol Jozef Šafárik University (Slovakia) Matriculation ceremony

The Matriculation ceremony of the 1st year students of all FM UPJŠ study programs took place at the Assembly Hall of the Faculty of Medicine, UPJŠ on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. 
The Dean, prof, attended the ceremonial act of enrollment of students of the study program General Medicine and Dental Medicine. Peter Jarčuška, M.D., PhD., the Vice-Deans prof. Daniel Pella, M.D., PhD. and Peter Kizek, M.D., PhD., MHA, MPH, and persons responsible for study programs and representatives of student organizations operating at our Faculty.
The ceremony in the English language was led by the Vice Dean, prof. Daniel Pella reminded the students of the rights and obligations they assumed by enrolling in studies and emphasized that the solemn act of enrollment is to underline the responsibility for their approach to preparing for their future profession.
The students took a vow by which they promised to perform their study duties, to respect the decisions of the Academic Senate, University, and Faculty, to study the best way to bring all-purpose benefit,  to honor, protect and spread the reputation of the Faculty of Medicine, UPJŠ and not to commit anything to damage it.
After taking the matriculation oath, they were introduced by name to the matriculation board. They heard the speech of the Dean, professor Peter Jarčuška, who pointed out that matriculation is an excellent opportunity to think about what awaits them in the coming years, to set their goals, and to make resolutions that will accompany them throughout their studies.