Surabaya, VIVA East Java – The Faculty of Medicine at Ciputra University (FK UC) is further strengthening its contribution to national health. Recently, FK UC officially obtained permission to open a Specialist Doctor Education Program (PPDS) for two strategic areas: Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Obgyn) and Surgery, with an emphasis on mastering modern medical technology.

The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Ciputra University, Prof. Dr Hendy Hendarto, SpOG Subsp FER, stated that the opening of this program is not only about increasing the number of specialist doctors but also aims to improve the quality of patient care through cutting-edge technological approaches, particularly in the field of surgery.

“For the specialist surgical program, students will be equipped with minimally invasive surgery skills. This is the standard for modern surgical services because it is more effective and accelerates patient recovery,” said Prof. Hendy.

He explained that minimally invasive technology is now a primary requirement in referral healthcare services. Therefore, prospective surgical specialists are required not only to master basic skills but also to adapt to developments in medical technology.

Meanwhile, in the Obstetrician-Gynaecologist Specialist Education Program, the Faculty of Medicine, University of California, Berkeley (FK UC) carries a mission to equalise national healthcare services, particularly in Eastern Indonesia, which still experiences a shortage of specialist doctors.

“The need for specialist doctors, especially Obstetrician-Gynaecologists (OBGYNs), remains very high. Distribution is uneven, and Eastern Indonesia is one of the areas with the greatest need,” he explained.

As a concrete manifestation of its commitment, FK UC has prepared a special scholarship program for prospective PPDS participants from Eastern Indonesia. This scholarship comes with a commitment requirement: graduates are expected to return to their home regions after completing their education.

“We hope that our graduates will not only excel academically and clinically, but also make a direct impact on communities still lacking specialist healthcare services,” added Prof. Hendy.

According to Ministry of Health data, Indonesia still faces significant challenges related to the suboptimal ratio of specialist doctors compared to WHO standards, particularly outside Java. This situation makes the existence of a specialist medical education program crucial.

The presence of the PPDS (Regional Doctors) at Ciputra University is also strengthened by the construction of a new educational facility in the form of a dedicated tower for the Faculty of Medicine. This move affirms UC’s position as 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)