UNS — The Rector of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta, Prof. Jamal Wiwoho reminds the graduates of medical study to have a five-star quality. This was delivered by Prof. Jamal in his opening remarks during the 213th Inauguration and Doctor’s Oath Taking, Faculty of Medical Science (FK) UNS, Thursday (1/10/2020) through the online and offline system.
“According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a good doctor must have a five-star quality. Namely, providing a good service, assertive and courageous in making decisions, a reliable communicator, able to lead the community and a good manager,” explains Prof. Jamal.
Therefore, according to Prof. Jamal, the quality standard of the FK UNS graduates must refer to the WHO criteria. “The UNS academic members and I, are not willing if, during their career and the medical profession, these standards are crystallized to only cure very occasionally, only help to relieve occasional complaints and help provide patient comfort sufficiently. This becomes a huge challenge for our health sector, including FK UNS to deliver new doctors,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Dean of FK UNS, Prof. Reviono states that, even though the implementation of the inauguration and oath-taking was held through the online and offline system, this does not reduce the solemnity of the event. “This is not the last step of stairs, forward there are many stairs to be taken. Which stairs to be taken is decided by you. There are many careers to be chosen, you can choose further study, start a career in military TNI/Polri, become a politician, academician, entrepreneurs, and many others,” said Prof. Reviono.
The Vice Dean of Academic Affairs FK UNS, Paramasari Dirgahayu, Ph.D., reported that this period inauguration and oath-taking is attended by 123 new doctors. “The Grade Point Average (GPA) in this period inauguration and oath-taking is 3.55 with an average study period of 2 years and 3 months. The highest GPA is achieved by Muhammad Hafizhan with a 3.73 GPA,” Paramasari, Ph.D., explains. With this period inauguration, thus, since established in 1976, there are 6,403 students who graduated from FK UNS. “All the alumni are spread to all across Indonesia and has devoted their knowledge to various agencies both in the health services, education, research, as well as government, private, military/police doctors and others,” Paramasari Ph.D., reveals.
Meanwhile, one of the medical Doctors inaugurated and taken their oath is dr. Aldita Ratna Firdha Yanti, who participated in the offline ceremony, said that they are happy to get the title. “The Coass program takes great efforts because going through the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, I and my friends must take care of ourselves by implementing health protocol by wearing PPE, washing hands, and of course maintaining body immunity,” dr. Aldita explains.
After inaugurated and taken of the oath, dr. Aldita wants to implement the knowledge through an internship program, “After this, I want to join internship,” she confessed. Humas UNS
Reporter: Dwi Hastuti
