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Challenges and Opportunities of Humanities in Medical Education and Services

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RABOAN – 5th March 2025

Yogyakarta, March 5, 2025 – The Raboan Research and Perspective Sharing event returned at the beginning of March 2025, featuring a distinguished speaker, Prof. Dr. dr. Taufiq Suryadi, Sp.F (K), Dipl.BE, a Professor of Forensic Medicine and Medicolegal Studies at the Faculty of Medicine, Syah Kuala University. The presentation and discussion were highly interactive, moderated by Mahmasoni Masdar, S.Kep.Ns., M.Kep from CBMH UGM.

This session of Raboan, themed “The Role of Humanities in Medical Education and Ethical Healthcare Services,” highlighted the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in enhancing more humane and ethical healthcare services, as well as the significance of integrating humanities and culture into medical education. Prof. Taufiq emphasized three key aspects of learning humanities:

“Learning humanities, teaching in a humanistic way, and learning through humanities.”

Humanities are not merely a complementary subject but a fundamental element in shaping empathetic and integrity-driven doctors. As medical professionals, it is essential to view patients not only in terms of their illness but also in consideration of their mental, cultural, spiritual, and social conditions.

During his presentation, Prof. Taufiq provided insights into the most preferred and necessary learning models for medical students in humanities education, as well as the learning styles they favor in acquiring information.

Prof. Taufiq’s presentation aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 4 (Quality Education). Strengthening humanities education in the medical curriculum is expected to cultivate healthcare professionals who can comprehend the humanitarian, ethical, and legal aspects of medical practice.

2025 Raboan Webinar: Ethics and Challenges in Safeguarding Education Quality

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First Video

Yogyakarta, January 8, 2025 – The Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities of the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada (CBMH FM-PHN UGM), kicked off the year 2025 with its inaugural Raboan Webinar titled, “Ethics and Challenges in Safeguarding Education Quality.” Held online on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the webinar featured Dr. dr. Veronika Ika Budiastuti, MPd, as the keynote speaker. The discussion covered ethical dimensions in higher education quality assurance, highlighting challenges and proposed solutions.

QnA session with Raboan participants

The webinar underscored the significance of both Internal Quality Assurance Systems (SPMI) and External Quality Assurance Systems (SPME) in maintaining the quality of higher education. SPMI focuses on continuous improvement within institutions, while SPME serves as an external evaluation tool to assess SPMI’s effectiveness. Collaboration between universities and accreditation bodies is crucial to achieving holistic education quality. The discussion also addressed the ethical dilemmas faced in implementing SPMI and SPME, such as the tension between institutional autonomy and the obligation to meet external standards, as well as the challenge of ensuring equitable access to education across Indonesia, particularly in remote areas compared to metropolitan regions. Dr. Veronika emphasized the need for flexibility in accreditation standards to accommodate the diversity of resources among universities.

Presentation from Dr. Veronika as speaker

Presentation from Dr. Veronika as speaker

This webinar aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4: Quality Education. By addressing ethics in quality assurance, the event highlighted the importance of equal and quality educational access for all. The holistic approach recommended in the webinar supports the development of competitive and ethical human resources, creating a positive impact on society and the environment on a global scale.

Dr. Veronika concluded the webinar by stressing the importance of collaboration among stakeholders, including accreditation bodies, universities, and the government. A flexible and holistic approach can help overcome challenges in safeguarding education quality, creating a better education system for future generations. This webinar offered deep insights into the role of ethics in maintaining education quality.

Reporter : Alvira Rahmasari, S.H.G.
Editor : Rafi Khairuna Wibisono, S.Kom