Bandung, 1 Oktober 2024 — Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) visited Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) to continue establishing collaboration in the medicine education field. The meeting was held in the Partere meeting room Bumi Siliwangi building and was attended by rector of UPI, Prof. M. Solehuddin along with other councils of UPI, including the Vice-rector for Education and Student Affairs, the Vice-rector for Research, Business, and Partnership, as well as the acting Dean of UPI’s Faculty of Medicine.

In his welcoming remarks, Prof. M. Solehuddin stated that this collaboration will give a huge opportunity for UPI to be involved in joint research and medical implementation that is relevant to national health challenges. He highlighted the importance of disruptive innovation in medical education which aligns with WHO aims in 2023, and the university’s capability to face a new environment and future challenges.

The meeting emphasized the global challenges faced by medical education in the era of globalization 5.0, where demographic shifts and increasing demands for healthcare services occurred. Both institutions discussed the need to create a science-based curriculum aligned with LUMC’s vision of creating graduates who are competent in contemporary medical science. This alignment is consistent with UPI’s Faculty of Medicine vision and mission to create competent sports medicine graduates.

This collaboration is aimed at establishing a strong foundation for medical education. The collaboration will cover various programs, including the development of a science-based curriculum that adapts to global changes and evolving policies. Additionally, lecturer and student exchange programs will be implemented to enhance teaching and research capacities at both institutions. Research collaboration will also be a primary focus, emphasizing contextual issues, both nationally and internationally, with the results to be published in leading scientific journals.

LUMC also presented its educational profile for this exchange program, highlighting the importance of open science at the university to meet academic needs. LUMC also emphasized the importance of valuing the quality of education today and considering the financial impact on the community in the development of medical education, where funding based on community contributions should benefit the community itself.

Furthermore, UPI hopes to implement collaboration in Adjunct Professorship, Visiting Professorship, and Research Collaboration. As Prof. Dr. Hamidie Ronald Daniel Ray, the acting Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, stated in the discussion, “I hope today’s discussion will be well received by LUMC and that a collaboration can be established through programs that can guide UPI’s Faculty of Medicine in the future.”