SURYA.CO.ID, SURABAYA – The Faculty of Medicine, Ciputra University (UC), Surabaya, officially launched the Specialist Doctor Education Program (PPDS) in two strategic fields: Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBGYN) and Surgery.

The opening of this program is a concrete step by the UC Faculty of Medicine (FK) to address the high demand for specialist doctors in Indonesia, particularly in Eastern Indonesia.

The Dean of FK UC, Prof. Dr Dr. Hendy Hendarto, SpOG Subsp FER, stated that the presence of these two specialist programs is not only aimed at producing doctors with superior competencies but also at strengthening the equity of national health services.

“For the Ob-Gyn specialist, we have a major mission to increase the number of specialist doctors in Eastern Indonesia. Currently, the need for specialist doctors is still very high, while their distribution is uneven,” said Prof. Hendy, who confirmed this to SURYA.CO.ID on Saturday (January 24, 2026).

Scholarships for Students from Eastern Indonesia

As a commitment to equitable healthcare services, the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia (UCI) is also offering a special scholarship program for prospective Resident Doctors (PPDS) students from Eastern Indonesia.

The scholarships are subject to certain requirements, including a commitment from graduates to return and serve in their home regions after completing their education.

“We hope that graduates will not only excel academically and clinically, but also be able to make a direct impact on communities in areas where specialist doctors are still lacking,” he added.

Modern Medical Technology

In addition to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBGYN) program, UC also offers a Surgery (PPDS) program designed to align with developments in modern medical technology.

In this program, students will be equipped with minimally invasive surgical skills, which are now the standard for handling various surgical cases.

“Surgical technology is developing very rapidly. Therefore, in addition to mastering basic surgical skills, doctors must also be skilled in minimally invasive techniques to provide more effective care and speed up patient recovery,” explained Prof. Hendy.

Shortage of Specialist Doctors

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

The national specialist ratio is still less than ideal compared to World Health Organisation (WHO) standards, particularly in obstetrics and surgery, which are the backbone of referral health services.

The presence of the Specialist Doctor Education Program at UC is also supported by the construction of a new educational facility in the form of a dedicated tower for the Faculty of Medicine.

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)