UNS – The Faculty of Medicine (FK) at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta, through its Specialist Medical Education Program (PPDS), officially released six new specialist doctors on Thursday (26/9/2024). The graduation ceremony, held in person at the UNS Faculty of Medicine Auditorium, was broadcast live via the FK UNS YouTube channel.
The event was attended by the UNS Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Alumni, Prof. Ir. Dody Ariawan, S.T., M.T., Ph.D.; the Dean of FK UNS, Prof. Dr. Reviono, dr., Sp.P(K); vice deans of FK UNS; the Vice Director of Education and Research at UNS Hospital, Dr. Diah Kurnia Mirawati, dr., Sp.S(K); the Head of the FK UNS Alumni Association, Dr. Muhammad Husen Prabowo, dr., MPH; as well as the heads of PPDS study programs at FK UNS.
According to an academic report presented by the Vice Dean for Academic and Research Affairs of FK UNS, Dr. Eti Poncorini, dr., M.Pd., FK UNS has graduated 1.948 specialist doctors since its inception in 1976. These graduates have spread across Indonesia, serving in various institutions, including healthcare services, education, research, and as government, private sector, and TNI/POLRI specialists.
The six graduates included two from the Internal Medicine (IPD) Program, two from the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Head and Neck Surgery (BKL) Program, one from the Cardiology Program, and one from the Dermatology and Venereology (DV) Program.
Among the graduates, Alvian Oscar Irawan, dr., Sp.P.D. achieved the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) with a score of 3,87 from the Internal Medicine Program. Meanwhile, Ari Matea, dr., Sp.THT-BKL, from the ENT-BKL Program, was the youngest graduate at 30 years and 7 months old.
In his remarks, Prof. Ir. Dody Ariawan, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., the Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Alumni UNS, emphasized that these new doctors are stepping into a new phase of life and will now serve the community.
“There are opportunities to seize and challenges ahead. During your studies, you have acquired extensive knowledge, particularly in the medical field. However, just as important are non-technical skills like critical thinking, effective communication, leadership, and networking,” Prof. Dody said.
The Dean of FK UNS, Prof. Dr. Reviono, dr., Sp.P(K)., highlighted the importance of professionalism for the newly appointed specialist doctors.
“Professionalism consists of several components, including competence. You have been trained in these competencies, and now you have mastered them. The next key aspect is responsibility. A professional takes responsibility for their work. Additionally, specific elements like patient safety are also part of professionalism,” Prof. Reviono explained.
Prof. Reviono also encouraged the new specialist doctors, now alumni, to uphold the reputation of UNS and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and their alma mater.
Speaking on behalf of the graduates, Alvian Oscar Irawan, dr., Sp.P.D., expressed his pride in being a student at FK UNS and his hope that the knowledge gained would be used to help others.
“For years, we have learned about not only medical science but also the values of sincerity, empathy, and service. We have been trained to become not only smart specialist doctors but also compassionate human beings. Every patient who comes to us carries hope, and we have been trained to be the ones who can provide that hope through our skills and knowledge,” Dr. Alvian said.
HUMAS UNS
Reporter: R. P. Adji
Editor: Dwi Hastuti
