The beginning of the School Year for the 3rd Class cadets of the MMA School of Advanced Studies was officially marked at the Military Medical Academy on October 10, 2011. The cadets were introduced to their mentors who would supervise their work during their 6-year learning period. Such a mentor-assisted approach to learning, seen as unique within the republic educational system and has already proven very successful.

The MMA head, Col. Prof. Dr. Marijan Novaković congratulated the cadets on excellent results they achieved at the entrance test, and whished them a successful continuation of their education. He said that every specialty in medicine requires devotion and care for a patient in the first place, whilst the military medicine requires additional education, what is a privilege and a responsibility at the same time. He also stressed that the 3rd Class cadets are expected to take all the advantages of their education at the Military Medical Academy during their study period as well as throughout their careers, one of which is participation in peacekeeping missions.