Yerevan State Medical University

On 26^th of July 2010 two memorable ceremonies directly linked with the University life were held, the first of which was the parade of cadets of YSMU Military Medicine Faculty and the ceremony of diploma conferring to the graduates of University other faculties. The latter was also symbolic, for the graduates once more confirmed their dedication to the chosen specialty by taking the Hippocratic oath. They all hold the point being a doctor is a sacred mission alongside with the profession.

Performance reports cover the data for Step 1, Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK), and Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS). The report compares the performance of examinees from our medical school with the performance of examinees from all medical schools outside the US and Canada. The performance of examinees who repeated the examination during this reporting period is also summarized in the below mentioned charters.

On 25^th of June 2010 the official opening of the square named in honor of medieval Armenian doctor Mkhitar Heratsi was held. This event was as well momentous in sense that the bust of the outstanding medieval physician was erected in the same site. According to the resolution of RA city hall, the site being the beginning of Heratsi Street and located next to Sharimanyan Street, was passed to the ownership of Yerevan State Medical University.