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Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Specialist Medical Education Program (Sp-1)

The Specialist Program in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) is a provider of specialist medical education for the upper organs around the head or specifically studying all kinds of medical conditions related to organs such as the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. This study program focuses on mastering knowledge in anatomical pathology, radiology, anesthesia, and other sciences related to ear, nose, throat, head, and neck diseases.

This study program has professional and skilled teaching staff, producing graduates who are spread across various cities throughout Indonesia as professionals, researchers, and educators with the scope of otology, rhinology, larynx pharynx, and six other subfields available in this study program. Students who have completed this study program will hold the Otorhinolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery Specialist (Sp.T.H.T.B.K.L.) degree.

Specialist-1 Program in Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
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History

1955

The Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Study Program of FK USU began in 1955 with Prof. dr. Adenan Adenin as its pioneer. He was the first otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in North Sumatra who graduated from the Universitas Indonesia Faculty of Medicine. He was then trusted to open an otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist education program by accepting a number of residents, namely dr. Erwin Tobing, dr. Asroel Aboet, dr. Ramsi Lutan, dr. Basyrulsyah, and dr. Rizal Basrah.

1960

In the mid-1960s to the 1970s, the USU Faculty of Medicine actively provided learning opportunities for the FK USU Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery to pursue education abroad to gain inter-university knowledge transfer. Some of these included Universität Wien in Vienna, Austria, and Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Nederlands Kanker Instituut in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

1980

On March 10, 1980, with a Decree from the Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia No. 076/U/1980, the Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Department was officially established at Pirngadi Medan Hospital which became the main teaching hospital.

1999

In 1999, Haji Adam Malik Central General Hospital Medan was established and became the main teaching hospital to date. Over time, the Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Department has been led by several experienced teachers, including Prof. dr. Adenan Adenin, Prof. dr. Rizal Basrah, Dr. Erwin Tobing, Dr. Asroel Aboet, Prof. dr. Ramsi Lutan, Prof. dr. Askar Aboet, Prof. dr. Abdul Rahman, Prof. dr. T. Siti Hajar Haryuna, and Dr. dr. Andrina Yunita Murni Rambe.

Now

To date, the FK USU Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Study Program has produced graduates who are spread from Sabang to Merauke. Efforts to rejuvenate facilities in the learning process, apply the latest technology in the medical world, and organize various activities, such as courses and workshops, are routinely carried out, all aimed at achieving the vision and mission of the Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Study Program.

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Vision & Mission

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To establish the Study Program as a provider of quality otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist doctor education program and produce ethical and quality otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist doctors, equipped with academic knowledge and skills capable of competing in the global world by 2024, towards the centre of excellence in infectious diseases and oncology, supporting the vision of the Universitas Sumatera Utara Faculty of Medicine.

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  1. To enhance the quality of education, research and community service consistently in line with the advancements of medical science and technology through proper and ethical organizational management and quality assurance.
  2. To produce graduates who are agents of change as a driving force of modernization in society, equipped with scientific competence, relevance and strong competitiveness in the global world.
  3. To focus on the in-depth knowledge and skills of graduates with an emphasis on the management of infectious diseases and oncology.
  4. To improve and equip facilities and infrastructure that strengthen the processes of learning, research and community service.
  5. To establish an independent and professional study program in the management and development of the institution and developing collaborations with both national and international institutions.
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Goals & Targets

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  1. To have extensive knowledge and professionalism in the field of otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery in order to comprehend and solve health issues scientifically and to apply the knowledge optimally to the community.
  2. To produce graduates capable of performing examination techniques for otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery diseases and disorders and interpreting the results.
  3. To produce graduates capable of diagnosing otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery diseases and disorders that require immediate action, providing first aid and subsequent management, as well as educating patients.
  4. To produce graduates capable of effectively identifying otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery diseases and disorders that may have social and psychological implications, capable of working on further habilitation and rehabilitation.
  5. Capable of developing personal attitudes in line with scientific ethics and professional ethics in order to provide comprehensive health services in the field of otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
  6. To enhance the learning experience in order to develop professional and academic skills by selecting the right learning resources.
  7. To enhance a professional attitude based on the Indonesian Medical Ethics Code.
  8. To produce otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist doctors who are faithful and devoted to the One Almighty God, possessing a sense of responsibility, noble character, work ethic, and independence in practicing otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery in accordance with government policies.
  9. To produce graduates who understand the education system and are capable of teaching the knowledge gained to those in need.
  10. To produce graduates who understand the organizational structure of otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery health services in a hospital or Faculty of Medicine and are capable of developing and subsequently managing it.
  11. To produce graduates capable of planning, implementing, and evaluating screening programs with the early aim of preventing, limiting, and rehabilitating commonly encountered otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery diseases.
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Organization Structure