Collaboration

Medan, June 2, 2026 – The Faculty of Medicine of Universitas Sumatera Utara (FK USU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the advancement of medical education in Indonesia through the signing of a Cooperation Agreement with the Faculty of Medicine of Imelda University Medan (FK UIM). The agreement forms part of FK USU’s ongoing efforts to...

Monday, February 9, 2026 — The Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FK USU) conducted an official visit to Dharmais Cancer Hospital (RSK Dharmais) to explore and strengthen educational cooperation for the Subspecialist-2 (Sp2) Residency Programs in Surgery and in Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine. The visit was led by the Vice Dean III of FK...

🦟 Theme: Evaluating Zoonotic Malaria in Western Indonesia: The ZOOMAL Project📅 Date: 9–13 November 2025🕘 Time: 09:15–11:00 a.m.📍 Venue: Convention Center – Room 701A (7th Floor), Toronto, Canada   This activity represents an international scientific collaboration aimed at broadening perspectives on the One Health approach, emphasizing integrated understanding of human, animal, and environmental health in the control...

The Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FK USU) served as the host for the signing of cooperation agreements on the establishment of Specialist Study Programs, involving several partner universities: Universitas Abdurrab, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Universitas Jambi, and Universitas Riau. The event took place at the 1st Floor...

A research team from the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FK USU), in collaboration with the SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute (SDGHI), Singapore, is conducting a collaborative study titled “Strengthening Health Systems to Improve Early Breast Cancer Diagnosis in Medan, North Sumatra.”   The study is led by dr. Ivana Alona, MPH, Sp.KKLP (FK USU) and...

This event serves as a scientific forum to share the latest knowledge, expand international networks, and strengthen efforts toward becoming a world-class university through research and academic collaboration. ...

he Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) in collaboration with PT Prodia Widyahusada Tbk proudly presents the National Practitioner Workshop entitled “The Epigenomic Signature of Disease and Aging: Diagnostic Opportunities and Longevity Insights.” The session features Dr. Miswar Fattah, M.Sc., Head of Research & Special Test Development at PT Prodia...

Monday, July 21, 2025 – The Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) officially opened the 2025 International Summer Course themed “Bridging Global Health Gaps: Stronger Systems, Healthier Lives”, held in Medan and Samosir. This program results from a collaboration between the Faculty of Medicine USU and the SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute (SDGHI).   The event...

As a follow-up to the collaboration between USU and McMaster University, Dr. Lita Cameron delivered a guest lecture on Global Family Medicine on July 23. The event was attended by young doctors, academics, practitioners, and representatives from the Medan City Health Department. During the lecture, Dr. Lita shared valuable insights into the practice of family...

McMaster University has established itself as a leader in Global Health, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. The university's Global Health program is designed to address complex health challenges on a global scale by integrating public health, clinical practice, and research. Through partnerships with institutions worldwide, McMaster offers students and faculty the...

We had a valuable experience with both junior first-year residents and senior residents, who blended so seamlessly that we couldn't distinguish between the first-year residents and the Chief resident. The residency training was notably humanistic, emphasizing respect and empathy in every interaction. Similarly, the residents and supervisors at the hospital and clinics were highly professional,...

Dr. Cathy Risdon, as the Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University, organized all activities according to USU's needs, ensuring a truly visitor-centered experience. We were introduced to many experts in their fields, including Sarah Kinzie (Chair of Medical Education), who discussed the curriculum, resident rotation, and assessment for residents. Gina Agrawal,...

Dr. Isti Ilmiati Fujiati and Dr. Yetty Machrina recently visited the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University. The visit aimed to observe the curriculum and residency training processes at the university's hospitals and clinics, providing valuable insights into advanced practices in family medicine education and training. As the Primary Care Family Medicine Program is...