JATIM.SUARAMERDEKA.COM – The Faculty of Medicine at Ciputra University (FK UC) Surabaya has officially obtained permission to open Specialist Doctor Education Programs (PPDS) for two strategic fields: Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Surgery.

This opening represents a concrete step for Ciputra University in addressing the high demand for specialist doctors in Indonesia, particularly in Eastern Indonesia.

The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Ciputra University, Prof. Dr Hendy Hendarto, explained that the two programs are designed not only to produce superior specialist doctors but also to strengthen the equity of national health services.

“For Obstetrics and Gynaecology, our mission is to increase the number of specialist doctors in Eastern Indonesia. The need for specialist doctors remains very high, while their distribution is uneven,” explained Prof. Hendy in his statement on Saturday (January 24, 2026).

As a commitment to equitable healthcare services, the Faculty of Medicine (FKUC) is also offering a scholarship program for prospective students from Eastern Indonesia.

This program is offered with specific requirements, including a commitment to return to their home region after completing specialist education.

The Faculty of Medicine, Ciputra University (FK UC) Surabaya has officially obtained permission to open a Specialist Doctor Education Program (PPDS) for two strategic fields: Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBGYN) and Surgery. (Doc. UC Surabaya Public Relations.

“We hope that graduates will not only excel academically but also be able to make a direct impact on communities in areas that still lack specialist medical personnel,” he said.

In addition to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBGYN) program, FK UC also offers a Specialist Doctor Education Program in Surgery, designed to keep pace with the latest medical technology.

Students will be equipped with minimally invasive surgical skills, which are now the standard for treating various modern surgical cases.

“Surgical technology continues to advance. Therefore, in addition to basic surgical skills, doctors must also master minimally invasive techniques for more effective care and faster patient recovery,” explained Prof. Hendy.

According to data from the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes), Indonesia still faces a shortage of specialist doctors, especially outside Java.

The specialist doctor ratio in Indonesia is still below ideal compared to WHO standards, particularly in obstetrics and surgery, which form the backbone of referral healthcare services.

The presence of the Specialist Doctor Education Program at Ciputra University, supported by the construction of a new educational facility, namely a dedicated tower for the Faculty of Medicine (FK) at Ciputra University, has an impactful campus that provides strategic national solutions to improve the quality and equity of healthcare services in Indonesia.***

Kampus menyiapkan sistem pencegahan dini dan penanganan gangguan kesehatan mental. Di Unesa dan di Universitas Ciputra (UC) Surabaya, dosen dan mahasiswa wajib mengikuti skrining untuk mendeteksi jenis gangguan yang dialami. Pihak universitas juga menyediakan psikolong profesional untuk membantu penyembuhan.

Proses Asesmen

Di Unesa, penanganan kesehtan mentak dijalankan Direktorat Pencegahan dan Penanggulangan Isu Strategis (PPIS). Direktur PPIS Unesa Prof Dr Mutimmatul Faidah mengatakan, seluruh mahasiswa baru (maba) dan dosen mengikuti asesmen menggunakan instrumen Self Reporting Questionnare (SRQ-20). Hasilnya untuk memetakan tingkat kerentanan stress mahasiswa, dari ringan hingga berat.

Mahasiswa dengan kerentanan ringan dan sedang diarahkan mengikuti konselor sebaya serta kelas kesehatan mental berbasis komunitas. Sementara, yang kondisinya berat, mendapatkan pendampingan intensif, mulai konseling profesional, pemanggilan langsung, hingga home visit bila diperlukan. “Pendampingan tidak berhenti pada asesmen, tapi ada tindak lanjut sesuai tingkat risikonya,” kata Mutimmatul.

Masalah Dominan

Masalah yang paling dominan ditangani Unesa bukan persoalan akademik. Tantangan adaptas maba, persoalan keluarga, relasi sosial, hingga tekanan ekonomi, justru lebih sering muncul. Untuk menguatkan jangkauan layanan, PPIS bekerja sama dengan Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan, serta membuka akses konseling bagi dosen dan tenaga kependidikan.

Sistem Mentoring

UC Surabaya menempatkan isu kesehatan mental sebagai bagian dari sistem pembinaan mahasiswa sejak awal. Skrining kondisi psikologis dilakukan secara online saat orientation week maba. Head of Student Welfare UC Stevany Livia Prajogo menyebut, hasil asesmen menjadi dasar pendampingan lanjuta selama masa studi. Pihak kampus menerapkan sistem mentoring wajib di mana dosen pembimbing dan mentor mahasiswa secara rutin memantau kondisi akademik dan psikologis maba. Salah satu sesi mentoring secara khusus mebahas kesehatan mental, adaptasi kampus, serta strategi menghadapi tekanan kuliah. Mahasiswa juga didorong aktif memanfaatkan layanan konselor sebaya.

Layanan Konseling

Untuk kasus yang membutuhkan penanganan lebih lanjut, UC menyediakan layanan konseling profesional dengan menerjunkan psikolog kampus. Layanan itu dibuka felksibel dari Senin hingga Sabtu, termasuk sesi daring dan malam hari, “Kami ingin memastikan mahasiswa mudah mengakses bantuan tanpa rasa takut atau stigma,” ujar Stefany. (omy/aph)