CBMH FK-KMK UGM Revives In-Person HELP Course to Strengthen Foundational Bioethics Education

Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH FK-KMK UGM) once again organized the HELP Course (Humanity–Ethics–Legal–Professionalism) Batch 6 in an offline (in-person) format, marking its return to face-to-face implementation since the COVID-19 pandemic. The three-day program was held from Wednesday, 8 March to Friday, 10 March, at Tara Hotel, Yogyakarta, and was attended by participants from various cities across Indonesia. As the organizing institution, CBMH FK-KMK UGM carried the theme “1st Series: The Basic Understanding of Bioethics.”

During the HELP Course 1st Series, participants took part in five core sessions, including Introduction to Bioethics, Humanity and Ethics, Ethics and Law, and Professionalism Aspects in Relation to Bioethics. These sessions provided participants with foundational knowledge and critical perspectives on the integration of ethical principles within healthcare practice and education.

In addition to the formal learning sessions, the course also featured an “Angkringan” discussion session with dr. Ahmad Hamim Sadewa, Ph.D., Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs of FK-KMK UGM. This informal yet insightful discussion addressed the topic “Code of Ethics for Teaching Hospitals: Is It Specifically Necessary?”, encouraging open dialogue and critical reflection among participants.

Through the implementation of this offline HELP Course, CBMH FK-KMK UGM reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bioethics education and fostering meaningful engagement among healthcare professionals, educators, and policymakers in a collaborative learning environment.

Editor : Rafi