On November 21, 2023, in hostel No. 5, a meeting-dialogue between VSMU students and the head of the Diaconal Center of the Vitebsk Diocese, Inna Kostyukovich, took place on the topic “Professional choice: about the vocation of a doctor.” The speech by the head of the Diaconal Center was dedicated to the famous surgeon and scientist, St. Luke Voino-Yasenetsky, saint, doctor Evgeniy Sergeevich Botkin.

Students listened with enthusiasm about the life and work of outstanding people, about the purpose of a doctor, compassion and desire to help, mercy and love for one’s neighbor. The meeting participants noted the great authority and significant role of a doctor in society.