A record number of 565 students attended the event this year. The event was also attended by the Vice-Rector for Student Affairs, Prof. Jerzy Stojko, MD; the Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Prof. Tomasz Francuz, MD; the Vice-Dean for Student Affairs, Maciej Kazmierski, MD; and the staff of the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice.
– It is a great honor to participate in your celebration.Some people will say that it is only half over. Optimists, on the other hand, will be of the opinion that it is already half over.However, remember that this night belongs to us, and today there is no question of studying.Enjoy these moments and have fun.I hope you will remember this evening for years to come. Have a champagne party, says prof. Jerzy Stojko, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at SUM,
– On behalf of the entire Dean's College, thank you very much for the invitation.Remember that you can always count on us. Celebrate your midterm and have fun today, says Prof. Tomasz Francuz, MD, Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice.
Kamil Kania, head of the fourth year of the WNMK medical faculty, also spoke at the event: – The Half-Medical Ball is a very popular custom among medical students. It is a once-in-a-lifetime night that we will certainly remember for a very long time. The atmosphere is full of joy.We celebrate an important stage in our lives, rejoicing in our academic achievements so far and recalling the best moments. We hope that with time there will be even more of them and the next years of study will be fruitful for us.