Malang – On Tuesday (27/3/24), the FKUI-RSCM team conducted a series of benchmarking activities at the Emergency Medicine Specialist Study Program (PSPDS KE) of FKUB. The visit was officially received by the PSPDS KE FMUB-RSSA team on the 2nd floor of the ER Building at Dr. Saiful Anwar General Hospital. Dr. Yogi Prabowo, Sp.OT(K), the representative of the FKUI-RSCM visiting team, stated in his speech that this benchmarking activity was conducted to prepare for minimum accreditation before establishing the PSPDS KE at FMUI. He mentioned, “Today, we are accompanied by three team members: Dr. Yogi Prabowo, Sp.OT(K), Dr. Imamul Aziz Albar, Sp.OT(K), M.Pd.Ked, and Dr. Septo Sulistio, Sp.An.”
This activity aims to standardize perceptions regarding the learning process that will be undertaken by students in the emergency medicine specialist education, ensuring high-quality graduates. Responding to this, the Head of the Emergency Medicine Specialist Study Program at FMUB, Dr. Istan, mentioned that currently, there are only 69 emergency medicine specialists in Indonesia, distributed across the country. Ideally, there should be one emergency medicine specialist for every 100,000 people.
There is a significant gap between the availability and the need for emergency medicine specialists in Indonesia. To address this, FMUB – Dr. Saiful Anwar General Hospital (RSSA) in East Java Province and the Indonesian Emergency Medicine Collegium (KKEI) are striving to support the development of emergency medicine specialist programs at every university with medical faculty across Indonesia. When asked by FMUB Public Relations whether there are plans for UI or other universities to establish this program, the response was affirmative. There are plans to establish an emergency medicine specialist education program (PSPDS KE) at the University of Indonesia (UI). In the near future, FMUI and Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) will also establish PSPDS KE. This initiative aims to meet the need for competent and professional emergency medicine specialists.
As a pioneer in emergency medicine in Indonesia, PSPDS KE boasts several advantages. Its strengths lie in prehospital emergency care (PEC) and disaster medicine. PEC involves immediate medical actions required by emergency patients to save lives and prevent disabilities. Disaster medicine focuses on managing victims of natural or man-made disasters, including public health, logistics, communication, and coordination aspects. These strengths align with the government’s Integrated Emergency Response System (SPGDT), which uses the 119 telecommunications access code and involves community participation. Several challenges and preparations are necessary for establishing PSPDS KE, such as graduating competent and professional emergency medicine specialists through the establishment of programs at eligible public or private universities. These universities must also have adequate facilities, infrastructure, regulations, standards, and information systems to support learning and research processes.
Regarding the establishment of PSPDS KE in Indonesia, the response was one of honor and pride. They recognize PSPDS KE’s vital and strategic role in improving healthcare quality, especially in PEC and disaster medicine. Despite facing challenges like limited human resources, facilities, infrastructure, regulations, standards, and information systems, they remain committed to overcoming these obstacles through learning, innovation, and collaboration.
They hold high hopes for the growth and advancement of PSPDS KE in Indonesia, contributing positively to public health and welfare by producing competent and professional emergency medicine specialists. They also aim to enhance research and development in emergency medicine and foster national and international collaborations. Together, they aspire to positively impact public health and welfare, supporting Indonesia’s vision of becoming an advanced and self-reliant nation in healthcare. (An4nk- FMUB Public Relations)