Medan – The Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FK USU), continues to strengthen its commitment to advancing internationally recognized medical education by welcoming two international clinical clerkship students from the University of Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL RCMP), Malaysia. The students are undertaking a clinical rotation in the Department of Pediatrics as part of the academic collaboration between the two institutions.

The clinical rotation program provides students with the opportunity to gain firsthand experience within Indonesia's healthcare system, particularly in the field of pediatrics. Through interactions with faculty members, clinical educators, healthcare professionals, and patients at the teaching hospital, participants are expected to broaden their clinical perspectives, enhance their professional competencies, and develop a deeper understanding of medical practice within a different cultural and healthcare context.

The presence of international students also fosters a more dynamic academic environment by encouraging the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and cross-cultural perspectives. This collaboration benefits not only the visiting students but also FK USU students, who have the opportunity to share learning experiences, expand their international networks, and strengthen their communication and collaborative skills in a global healthcare setting.

The admission of international clinical clerkship students is one of FK USU's strategic initiatives to advance the internationalization of medical education. Through its partnership with UniKL RCMP, FK USU continues to expand its global academic network, supporting the development of education, research, and healthcare services in accordance with international standards.

This program also represents FK USU's contribution to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) by enhancing the quality of medical education through international clinical learning experiences, SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by strengthening strategic partnerships between medical education institutions in Indonesia and Malaysia, and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by developing competent healthcare professionals committed to improving the quality of healthcare services for the community.