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2025 Newsletter of the Clinical Nutrition Study Program The role of semaglutide in Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) diseases became the main topic of the Clinical Nutrition Mini Seminar held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The discussion also addressed the effectiveness of semaglutide in reducing fat mass in individuals with obesity or overweight accompanied by other health conditions. 09 July 2025
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Faculty of Medicine Made an Achievement at USU PILMAPRES 2025 The highlight of the PILMAPRES 2025 event crowned Enrico Franditho Sihombing (Student ID: 220100117), a student from the Faculty of Medicine, as the Outstanding Undergraduate Student of Universitas Sumatera Utara. He presented a scientific paper titled “Chitosan-Coated PLGA Nanoparticles Encapsulating Quercetin from Red Onion Peel Waste in an Inhalation Formulation for Lung Cancer Therapy.” 28 June 2025
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Faculty of Medicine USU Professors Forum Criticizes Minister of Health's Policies and Urges for Replacement The Professors' Forum expressed its concerns in an official letter, stressing it as a moral responsibility, not an emotional reaction. They reject reforms that disregard dialogue, participation, and scientific principles. The forum asserts that health reform must be based on data, professionalism, and social justice. 17 June 2025
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Faculty of Medicine USU Futsal Team Wins 3rd Place at Moescular XIII 2025 The Faculty of Medicine USU was placed in Group C, which consists of the Faculties of Medicine from UPVJ, Trisakti, and UPH. Through perseverance and team solidity, the Faculty of Medicine USU secured 3rd place after defeating the FK UKI team in a penalty shootout. 09 June 2025
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USU Faculty of Medicine Participates in PREPARE in Singapore The PREPARE Regional RESPIRO Investigator Meeting and Workshop on Metagenomic Sequencing of Respiratory Viruses aims to bring together all RESPIRO research sites from six countries (Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam) in a forum for discussion on study progress, sharing best practices, training on protocol implementation, and discussing technical issues encountered in the implementation of research. 04 June 2025
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Gold Medal at International WSEEC 2025 Adds to the List of Faculty of Medicine USU Delegation's Achievements This achievement is not only a source of pride for the team but also marks a strategic advancement for the Faculty of Medicine USU in fostering its students' ability to compete at the global level. The delegation specifically expressed deep gratitude to Prof. Dr. dr. Yunita Sari Pane, M.Si, as their mentor, provided invaluable guidance and moral support throughout the preparation process until the competition took place. 23 May 2025
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Several Faculty of Medicine USU Professors Express Concern Over Direction of National Health Policy by The Ministry of Health An official statement from Prof. dr. Guslihan Dasatjipta, Sp.A(K), was appointed spokesperson for the Faculty of Medicine USU Council of Professors. In his statement, Prof. Guslihan commented on several Ministry of Health policies, which he described as lacking a medical science background and are considered to significantly disrupt the stability and independence of medical education in Indonesia. 21 May 2025
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Faculty of Medicine USU Delegates Win 2nd Place at the International iMicrobe Competition 2025 in Malaysia The participation of the Faculty of Medicine USU in USIM iMicrobe 2025 was not only an event to showcase academic abilities but also served as an essential platform for medical students from various countries to forge friendships, exchange ideas, and build international connections that will be very beneficial in the future. 19 May 2025
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Fakultas Kedokteran USU Menjalin Kerjasama dengan Dinas Kesehatan Provinsi Sumatera Utara This signing aims to fully support the North Sumatra Governor's work program in strengthening human resource (HR) development through the proposal of a specialist medical education program (PPDS) in disadvantaged, frontier, and outermost regions (DTPK), especially in the Nias Islands region. Therefore, it seeks to provide better access to health services for the Nias Islands community by bringing professional specialist doctors directly to the region. 17 May 2025
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Faculty of Medicine USU Inaugurates 160 New Doctors in the Third Period of the 2024/2025 Academic Year The graduates are responsible for working professionally, upholding ethics, and complying with all regulations. For the next year, new doctors will receive training through an intensive program guided by supervising doctors. 08 May 2025
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