Agromedicine – The Faculty of Medicine, University of Jember (FK UNEJ), held a release ceremony for prospective General Surgery residents who will undertake their clinical education at the Teaching Hospital RSD dr. Soebandi Jember and its network hospitals. This activity marks an initial stage for the prospective residents before entering the hospital-based specialist training program.
The ceremony was held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the meeting room of RSD dr. Soebandi Jember. The event took place solemnly and was attended by the leadership of FK UNEJ as well as representatives of the hospital management.
The FK UNEJ delegation was warmly welcomed by the Acting Director of RSD dr. Soebandi Jember, accompanied by the Vice Director, Head of Hospital Division, and the Clinical Education Coordinator (Komkordik). The presence of these key stakeholders reflects the strong synergy between the academic institution and the teaching hospital in supporting specialist medical education.
In his remarks, the leadership of FK UNEJ emphasized that the release of prospective General Surgery residents is an important part of the academic process that must be undertaken by the trainees. FK UNEJ is committed to producing specialist doctors who are competent, ethical, and capable of delivering high-quality healthcare services to the community.
The Acting Director of RSD dr. Soebandi Jember expressed his appreciation for FK UNEJ’s trust in appointing RSD dr. Soebandi as the main teaching hospital. He affirmed the hospital’s readiness to support the General Surgery residency program by providing a conducive, safe, and standards-based clinical learning environment.
The primary objective of this activity was to socialize various hospital regulations and policies related to specialist medical education. This socialization is essential to ensure that prospective residents understand their rights, obligations, and the rules that must be adhered to throughout their clinical training.
The socialization materials covered internal hospital regulations, service systems and patient safety, professional ethics, and coordination mechanisms between residents and clinical supervisors. These aspects are expected to support a smooth educational process while maintaining the quality of healthcare services in the hospital.
In addition, the event served as a platform to strengthen communication and coordination between FK UNEJ and RSD dr. Soebandi Jember. Strong collaboration between the faculty and the teaching hospital is a key factor in the successful implementation of the residency program.
The prospective General Surgery residents are expected to undergo their training with a strong sense of responsibility, discipline, and professionalism. Specialist medical education requires not only clinical competence but also integrity and a humane approach in patient care.
Through this release ceremony, FK UNEJ reaffirmed its commitment to producing competent and competitive general surgeons. It is hoped that graduates of the General Surgery residency program at FK UNEJ will make a tangible contribution to improving the quality of healthcare services at both regional and national levels.
Author: AKR
