BATAM UNIVERSITY HOLDS GRADUATION AND OATH FOR YOUNG DOCTORS

Batam, May 6, 2026 – Batam University held its Graduation Ceremony and Young Doctors' Pledge on Wednesday (May 6, 2026) at Rumengan Hall, Batam University. This event marked an important milestone for students who had completed their academic training and were preparing to enter the professional stage (koas).

The event was attended by Batam University leaders, including Vice Rector I, Prof. Dr. Ir. H. Chablullah Wibisono, M.M.; Vice Rector III, Dr. Mohammad Gita Indrawan, S.T., M.M.; Secretary of the Griya Husada Foundation, Faris Ramadhan, S.Ak., M.Ak.; Secretary of the Research and Community Service Institute (LPPM), Raymond, S.E., M.Sc.; Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Fachrul Jamal, Sp.An., KIC; Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Sukma Sahreny, M.Gizi; Head of the Medical Education Unit (MEU), Dr. Kasih Purwati; Secretary of the Medical Education Unit (MEU), Dr. Isramilda, S.Si., M.Si; Head of the Undergraduate Medical Education Study Program, Dr. Adi Arianto, Sp.PA., M.Biomed., M.H., C.PML; Secretary of the Undergraduate Medical Education Study Program, Dr. Andi Ipaljri Saputra, M.Kes; Head of the Specialist Department of KKLP, Dr. dr. Dahlan Gunawan, Sp.KKLP, MKes, SH.MH, MM; Head of the Quality Control Group, Dr. Dhafina Fajri A, M.Biomed, AIFO-K.

In his remarks, Dr. Fachrul Jamal, Sp.An., KIC emphasized that the journey to becoming a doctor is a long process consisting of three crucial stages. He detailed that a Bachelor of Medicine degree provides a foundation of knowledge, which must then be followed by the professional stage to hone clinical skills.

He also provided a special message regarding responsibilities in the field. The young doctors were reminded to responsibly maintain the facilities at the teaching hospital and its affiliated network. A thorough understanding of the dynamics of each department and the health issues within the hospital is key before they officially begin their internship.

Echoing this sentiment, Vice Rector I, Prof. Dr. Ir. H. Chablullah Wibisono, M.M., provided a briefing on the ethical and humanitarian aspects of the medical profession. He emphasized that medicine is a noble profession that demands high integrity.

Amidst increasingly complex disease developments, Prof. Dr. Ir. H. Chablullah Wibisono, M.M. also encouraged the graduates to be lifelong learners. Doctors must continually develop their knowledge to remain relevant in providing the best possible care to patients.

This ceremony marks the beginning of the graduates' journey of service as professional, high-integrity, and competitive doctors, ready to make a real contribution to improving public health.

Good luck, Young Doctors!