AESCULA: Third Edition (2023)

L U C A S AE Third Issue 2023

The Official E-Magazine of AMSA-Unsri About AMSA-Unsri Get to know more about us and our events throughout the tenure

Creative Corner Check out the art pieces!

AMSA-Unsri Testimonials Listen to what they have to say about AMSA-Unsri!

Medical Issues Beware of environment pollution!

EDITOR FOREWORD Hello everyone, thank you for opening this magazine and reading this text right now. First of all, I wanna thanks and praise the god Allah SWT for make me be where I am right now. I wanna thank you to all the people that participated and help for making this magazine.

Second of all, I want to apologize because there so many shortcomings from making this magazine. There are a lot to judge for the lack of great things of every page. There are many constrait that hold up the work.

Besides all of that, I really grateful that we accomplished to finish this magazine, and I hope that we learn from the past of what difficult thing that we pass on.

I hope that the magazine will inform you nice things about AMSA-Unsri and also entertaining you a little bit. I hope next AESCULA edition will be so much better. I have no words left to write but my last word will be “Don’t let the sadness of your past and the fear of your future ruin the happiness of your present.

Warm Regards,

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Dwi Alifiya S. P.

K. M. Denny Armeinal

Secretary of Publication and Promotion Division AMSA-Unsri 2022/2023

Editor-in-chief AESCULA 3rd Edition

FOREWORD Asian Medical Students' Association-Universitas Sriwijaya, known as AMSA-Unsri is a medical students' organization based in Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya. AMSA-Unsri is part of the representative body of medical students throughout Indonesia, called AMSA-Indonesia.

AMSA-Unsri was established in 2002, and till this day AMSA-Unsri with the three philosophies of AMSA Knowledge. Action and Friendship, grow to become a place that provide infinity chances for members to develop skills and reach their maximum potential.

In this tenure. AMSA-Unsri has 50 work programs; which are 5 General Secretary work programs, 4 Treasurer work programs 7 Membership and Development division work programs.

7 Academic and Research division work programs, 7 Publication and Promotion division work programs, 6 External division work programs, 9 Finance division work programs, and 6 Community Outreach division work programs. The entire work program of AMSA-Unsri based on philosophy of AMSA and purposed to make membersto discover and maximize their potential.

With all sorts of opportunities, AMSA-Unsri is always trying to be a home for all the members to exceed their limits and get out from comfort zone so that they can prepare soft and hard skills outside of college, as well as improving their knowledge about health issue in Indonesia and increasing their awareness to care with each other. To realize all that, AMSA-Unsri has a vision "To strengthen the bond within member of AMSA-Unsri and provide ideal space for members to discover and maximize their potential aligned with philosophies of AMSA. AMSA-Unsri really concerned about their member growth and push them to make more capabilities in every way with the tagline "Enrich The Capabilities Revive The Harmonies”, hopefully AMSA-Unsri can realize that.

Through our official website AMSA-Unsrl, we are proud to formally introduce our organization and give an overview about our activites and achievements. Hopefully, with this we can give you opportunity to find out about us more and feel free to contact us through the contact details available on this website.

"Enrich The Capabilities Revive The Harmonies" Viva AMSA!

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EDITORI

K. M. Denny Armeinal

Febiola Rahmah Syakirah

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Rifdah Alifah

Khalisa Nur Saylamanda

Nida Tsabita

Kayla Azo Az

IAL TEAM

Dinah Aliyah

Naira Nadzira Eka Putri

ora Mutiara Bintang zora

Maulida Siti Rahayu

Rara Intan Rahmawati

Alvitto Rayyan Pratama

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AMSA Univers AMSA-Unsri (Asian Medical Students’ Association Universitas Sriwijaya) is an autonomous body under the auspices of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Sriwijaya, which is engaged in health, humanity, and talent development.

AMSA-Unsri is incorporated in a representative body for medical students throughout Indonesia, namely AMSA-Indonesia. AMSA-Unsri was established on September 18, 2002, and to this day has grown into a medical student organisation that provides as well as facilitates its members to process together as family to achieve maximum potential as future doctor candidates.

As of now, AMSA-Unsri manages 6 divisions, namely Membership and Development, External, Community Outreach, Academic and Research, Finance, and Publication and Promotion.

Philosophies

the solidarity and sense of care between members M Toof strengthen AMSA-Unsri by increasing communication and bonding Knowledge Action Friendship V I activities.

To facilitate the member of AMSA-Unsri to reach their potential To strengthen the bond within I S and passions by making well-prepared work programs and accommodating all members inputs. member of AMSA-Unsri and S S To provide a sustainable impact for society through collaboration provide ideal space for members to discover and maximize their I I with GO/NGO for progressive social and action activity. potential aligned with the To create AMSA-Unsri brand and promotion to be better known O O in the networking wider community and active speech in philosophies of AMSA. N N AMSA-Indonesia.

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sitas Sriwijaya Tenure 3 2 0 2 / 2022

M. Ayub Endratamma Representative

Athira Medina Vice Representative

Addiva Rahma B.

Anggun Kurnia F.

General Secretary

Treasurer

Rachel Diva K. Tasiwani Yuna W. Kgs. M. Zuhdi Dwi Alifiya S.P. Vania Agustine

Nadhia Aurellie S.

Secretary of Membership and Development

Secretary of Community Outreach

Secretary of External

Secretary of Publication and Promotion

Secretary of Academic and Research

Secretary of Finance

AMSA-Unsri is currently represented by M. Ayub Endratamma and Athira Medina. Each of AMSA-Unsri’s 6 divisions are led by a Secretary. In this tenure (2022/2023), AMSA-Unsri’s work programs include: 5 General Secretary work programs, 4 Treasurer work programs, 7 Membership and Development work programs, 6 Community Outreach work programs, 6 External work programs, 7 Publication and Promotion work programs, 7 Academic and Research work programs, as well as 9 Finance work programs. All these work programs are based on the three philosophies of AMSA, and are intended to let members actively participate and creatively manifest their passion.

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Event Throughout This Tenure 2022/2023

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“Enrich The Capabilities Revive The Harmonies VIVA AMSA !”

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EXTERNAL EXTERNAL EXTERNAL AMSA x AMSA AMSA x AMSA is a meeting agenda between AMSA-Unsri and other AMSA-universities with the aim of establishing cooperation, transferring ideas, and expanding the existence of AMSA-Unsri on a national and even worldwide level. This event was held online on 29th April 2023 in collaboration with AMSA-USK.

AMSA-Unsri Masterclass AMSA-Unsri Masterclass is a work program under EXPOSURE that aims to convey information about AMSEP and the National Team AMSA-Indonesia. The first event was held on 24th june 2023 with “AMSA-Unsri Masterclass 1.0: AMSEP, A Door To The World”.

The second event was held on 5th August 2023 with title “AMSA-Unsri Masterclass 2.0: The Start of An Odyssey: Let The Journey Begin”

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AMSA x ALSA AMSA x ALSA is a collaborative program between AMSA-Unsri and ALSA LC Universitas Sriwijaya, AMSA x ALSA is intended to encourage member interaction, foster innovation, and discuss knowledge corcerning medical and law-related topics, as well as participate in philanthropic endeavors. This event was held on 11th-12th November 2023 with “Stand Against The Drug To Run The World” as the tittle of the webinar event.

Pepsin Pepsin is a work program collaborated with the AMSEP Officer to create a post-AMSEP presentation for AMSA-Unsri. Each AMSEP delegation from AMSA-Unsri id obligated to give a post AMSEP presentation to AMSA-Unsri which contains stories from their experiences as AMSEP delegates. So far AMSEP presentations for AMSA-Unsri has held in collaboration with AMSEP Singapore, AMSEP Philippines, and AMSEP Uganda.

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Academic and R LATS (Local Academic Training of Sriwijaya LATS is an Academic and Research's work program aimed to enhance the knowledge of members and providing training for AMSA-Unsri members.

This year program focuses on the theme of Nasogastric Tube.

ADIPOSA (Point of Action: A Day As A Medical Student with AMSA) ADIPOSA is an open house program that's organized by all observer members of AMSA-Unsri.

This event known as the first-ever open house for Faculty of Medicine in South Sumatra and aims to introduce the academic life at Faculty of Medicine Univeritas Sriwijaya to the general public, especially high school students.

AUTHENTIC (AMSA-Unsri Training for National and International Competition) AUTHENTIC’s purpose is to introduce and inform members about competition timelines. It also provides basic competition training to boost the interest and enthusiasm of AMSA-Unsri members in participating in competitions oganized by both AMSA-Indonesia and AMSA International.

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Research AMNION (AMSA-Unsri Internal Training for Public Speaking Competition) AMNION is a public speaking training program aimed at identifying observer members and members with high potential and interest in the field of public speaking. The program is conducted by speakers/coaches to prepare participants for competitions such as NAE and other events that require proficiency in public speaking in English.

AnR Raise Awareness: World Sight Day PEARS is a workshop consist of webinar and Focus Grup Discussion (FGD) to improve knowledge and skill member and observer member of AMSA-Unsri to preparing research proposals. PEARS have been held in 3rd and 10th June, 2023 via Zoom Meeting.

PARTICLE (Preparation for AnR Members to Compete in R-Ticles) PARTICLE is a training program attended by Academic and Research members to prepare submissions for R-Ticles, including posters, essays, and papers, which will be published by AMSA-Indonesia. Additionally, Academic and Research members are encouraged to be more aware about knowledge related to the field of medicine.

PEARS (Preparation and Workshop for Research Programs) PEARS is a workshop consist of webinar and Focus Grup Discussion (FGD) to improve knowledge and skill member and observer member of AMSA-Unsri to preparing research proposals. PEARS have been held in 3rd and 10th June, 2023 via Zoom Meeting.

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PUBLICATION

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PROMOTION Denaturasi Design and Publication Tutorial and Sharing (DENATURATION) is a forum for members and observers AMSA-Unsri PnP Division to give each other basic knowledge in design and publication using certain applications and will be held in August and September 16

Submission of the Month (SOTM) Is an activity to collect works in the form of videos or song covers by AMSA-Unsri members and observer members from each division through social media platforms, namely Instagram, website and AMSA-Unsri YouTube. It is held every month, starting from March 2022 until September 2022

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Membership & Develpoment Open Recruitment The purpose of this recruitment is to invite new members of FK UNSRI. The series of events consist of open recruitment, AMSA schooling, and Inauguration.

Groove ( Guardian Angel for Observer Member)

The members of AMSA-UNSRI will help and guide the Observer Members to learn more about AMSA-UNSRI

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Gathering AMSA-UNSRI

This events is held on Sept’ 24 2023 with theme “Gothic” to celebrate 21 years AMSA-UNSRI.

AMSA-UNSRI Celebration This program is to celebrate members and observer members birthday and congratulate them on the achivements they have been

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FINANCE Amsa-Unsri Financial Class

GPS is a examina 1 test (b Preloved

Partners W

AUFC are webinars actvities with speakers who are experts in their helds and aimed to improvingentepreneurial solt skills of the members.

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Go-Preloved Shop

a work program that will be doing medical ation, such as blood pressure test and 3 in blood sugar, cholostorol, and uric acid). d sale sells clothes and things that are still worth wearing

With Benefits

lous companies, ssoclations elp AMSA programs reement

MIWIONARE MIWIONARE is a work program that becomes a source of funding to support all activities of AMSA Unsri that does not need help from sponsorship by doing entrepreneurshipevery day to stablize spending and income.

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Community O AURICULA (AMSA-Unsri for Community through Social Action)

This work program is planned to provide assistance in the form of medical experts to an area in South Sumatera that is in need, due to lack of health facilities and infrastructure in that area. This tenure AURICULA has been held a seminar on May, 28th 2033 with a special knowledge about circumcision and suturing skill training and also "Big Day" mass circumcision in Puskesmas Kutaraya

PHILTRUM (Physical Surgery for Cleft Lip and Plate with AMSA-Unsri)

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Outreach A social work program that will be carried for 6 months in the form of providing assistance for free cleft lip surgery services. Philtrum also held a seminar for AMSA-Unsri member. This year, the theme of PHILTRUM webinar is "Discover More about Cleft Lip and Palate: Diagnosis and Management" which has been held on August, 26th 2023

TUNICA (Together Unite in Action for Indonesia)

TUNICA has been held on November 5th, 2023 with the theme "Immunization: an Injection, a Life Time Protection". TUNICA is a training activity for observer members and members regarding: ENT check, Hearing check, Accompanied by a big day of social service free ENT examination..

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RIFDAH ALIFAH

Publication and Promotion

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Medical Issue

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BPA GALON

Bisphenol A (BP the center of co production of p manufacturing controversy sur health risks, par properties.

BPA is commonly found in products such as p and thermal paper receipts. Its ability to mimi concerns about its potential impact on the en bodily functions, including growth, metabolis

In conclusion, the controversy surrounding BP the complex nature of assessing the risks asso chemicals used in everyday products. Public aw ed decision-making, and continued scientific i are crucial elements in navigating the ongoing 28

PA) is a chemical compound that has been at ontroversy due to its widespread use in the plastics and resins, particularly in the of food and beverage containers. The rrounding BPA revolves around its potential rticularly its alleged endocrine-disrupting

plastic bottles, food can linings, ic the hormone estrogen has raised ndocrine system, which regulates various sm, and reproductive processes.

PA reflects ociated with awareness, inform inquiry g BPA controversy.

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SMOG

The The recurring recurring issue issue ofof haze haze inin South South Sumatra Sumatra poses poses significant significant caused caused by by forest forest and and land land fires, fires, leads leads toto the the release release ofof harmful harmful particularly particularly pronounced pronounced asas these these airborne airborne particles particles can can exacer exacer groups. groups. Individuals Individuals with with pre-existing pre-existing respiratory respiratory conditions, conditions, su su may may experience experience heightened heightened symptoms, symptoms, including including difficulty difficulty brea brea

The The degraded degraded air air quality quality resulting resulting from from the the haze haze isis aa major major con con toto high high concentrations concentrations ofof toxic toxic particles particles can can increase increase the the incide incid individuals individuals with with underlying underlying health health issues issues are are especially especially atat risk. risk prioritize prioritize public public awareness awareness campaigns campaigns toto educate educate residents residents abo ab ofof haze. haze. Furthermore, Furthermore, implementing implementing stringent stringent measures measures toto cont con the the health health risks risks associated associated with with haze haze inin the the region. region. Collaboratio Collaborati environmental environmental organizations organizations isis essential essential toto address address the the root root ca ca inin South South Sumatra.

Sumatra.

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tt health health concerns concerns for for the the local local population. population. Haze, Haze, primarily primarily l pollutants pollutants into into the the air. air. The The impact impact on on public public health health isis rbate rbate respiratory respiratory problems problems and and pose pose serious serious risks risks toto vulnerable vulnerable uch uch asas asthma asthma oror chronic chronic obstructive obstructive pulmonary pulmonary disease disease (COPD), (COPD), athing athing and and irritation irritation ofof the the eyes eyes and and throat. throat.

ntributor ntributor toto long-term long-term health health problems. problems. Prolonged Prolonged exposure exposure ence ofof cardiovascular dence cardiovascular diseases. diseases. The The elderly, elderly, children, children, and and k.. Authorities Authorities and and health health agencies agencies inin South South Sumatra Sumatra need need toto out the bout the importance importance ofof preventive preventive measures measures during during periods periods trol and ntrol and prevent prevent forest forest and and land land fires fires isis crucial crucial for for mitigating mitigating on between ion between governmental governmental bodies, bodies, local local communities, communities, and and auses auses ofof the the issue issue and and safeguard safeguard the the well-being well-being ofof the the population population

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Academic and R

Ginkgo biloba Su on Learning

Recently, the use of Ginkgo biloba supplements has resurfaced. With the easy availability and numerous variants to choose from, the trend of using Ginkgo biloba as a study supplement has gained popularity among students. While there are many research around the plants, does Ginkgo biloba really improve learning performance?

What is Ginkgo biloba?

Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as gingko, also known as the Maidenhair tree is a species of seed plant in the family Ginkgoaceae. Ginkgo biloba is the only living species in the division Ginkgophyta. The tree is native from China and have been used in various traditional medicine and food sources.

Ginkgo biloba Supplement Ginkgo biloba supplements are typically extracted from the leaves of the Ginkgo biloba tree. Ginkgo biloba extract taken via oral route with most of the extract is in the form of EGb 761 (Standardized extract of Ginkgo biloba) which include 6% terpenoids and 24% flavonoid glycosides.

Precautions A common dosages for Ginkgo biloba supplements are 40 mg three times per day, or 80 mg twice daily. Generally, Ginkgo biloba is considered safe and well-tolerated. The maximum recommended dose for ginkgo extract is 240 mg per day.

Mild adverse effects may include headache, heart palpitations, gastrointestinal upset, constipation, and allergic skin reactions.

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Research

upplement Effects Performance Known Benefits of Ginkgo Biloba Extract Ginkgo biloba has been known to improve blood flow to the brain and act as an antioxidant.

Ginkgo biloba has two main active ingredients, terpene lactones (including ginkgolides and diterpenes) and ginkgo flavone glycosides (containing ginkgetin, bilobetin, and sciadopitysin), present in varying concentrations. Studies on the benefits of Gingko biloba effect commonly used the stardardized EGb 761.

Studies conducted in animal indicate that Ginkgo biloba extract can influence neurotransmitter pathways and brain structures. In one study, EGb761 limits stress-induced corticosterone hypersecretion by reducing the number of adrenal peripheral benzodiazepine receptors in rats. Prolonged use of EGb 761 also appears to improve the short-term memory of middle-aged rats, potentially by reducing free radical production in the prefrontal cortex. Additionally, Ginkgo biloba extract acts as a free radical scavenger, shielding neurons from oxidative damage and apoptosis, thereby exhibiting antioxidant properties. (Nguyen & Alzahrani, 2023) Ginkgo Biloba Extract Effects on Learning A study on mice showed that an extract of Ginkgo biloba (EGb 761) facilitated memory processes, improved the acquisition and performance of a two-response sequence, and enhanced the retrieval of the learned response.

(Winter, 1991). While in other studyshows that acute administration of ginkgo led to enhancements in sustained attention and pattern recognition memory. However, no effects were observed in other tests. There were also no effects on any cognitive tests after 6-week treatment. (Liu et al., 2020) In conclusion, more research is needed to confirm the effect of Ginkgo biloba extract and establish the optimal dosage and duration of supplementation for cognitive benefits.

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GAM AMSA-Unsri Word Search

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1. Who Who is is the the representative representative of of AMSA AMSA for for 2022-2023?

2022-2023?

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Enrich the capabilities ... the harmonies.

2. Enrich the capabilities ... the harmonies.

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3. AMSA-Unsri AMSA-Unsri affiliated affiliated in in district? district?

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4. What What is is the the name name of of the the tosca-colored tosca-colored attire attire worn worn by

by AMSA-Unsri AMSA-Unsri members? members?

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5. Who Who is is the the advisor advisor of of AMSA-Unsri?

AMSA-Unsri?

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How many divisions are 6. How many divisions are there there in in AMSA-Unsri?

AMSA-Unsri?

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What is the name of the project that 7. What is the name of the project that involves involves activities activities related related to to circumcision circumcision in in AMSA-Unsri?

AMSA-Unsri?

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8. What What is is the the name name of of the the project project involved involved in in introducing introducing FK FK Unsri Unsri to to the the wider wider community, community, especially especially high high school school students students ??

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9. What What is is the the name name of of the the project project involved involved in in collecting collecting works works from from AMSA AMSA members members and and obs members from any social media? obs members from any social media?

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10. What What is is the the term term for for foster foster siblings siblings in in AMSA? AMSA?

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MES Guess the Picture

Answer key

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Never give up and pray In every effort, never give up, always remember the goal accompanied by prayer to carry out every step of the business to achieve the goal.

Learn to sociali In the world of medicine, it is important to learn in solving

Tips Survive

Need consistent e High enthusiasm and consistency are very im because it is v Have clear goals and aspirations Every student has goals and aspirations in life.

As a prospective doctor, make clear goals and aspirations so that the learning process is focused and sustainable

In yours y

Create a priority schedule Carry out time management for medical activities by making a priority schedule to make it easier for yourself to divide your time.

ize/or groups to socialize to survey the medical environment problems

e Kedokteran

enthusiasm mportant in pursuing medical education very long

Get to know yourself n the world of medicine, you need to know self first to know what kind of learning system you want to be enthusiastic about learning

Caroline Yemima Agita Sembiring Meliala CO Team for District 1 2023/2024

Nida Tsabita Sholihah

PnP Team for District 1 2023/2024

AMSA-

ACHIEVE

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Siti Rahma Akilla, Nida Tsabita Sholihah, Nadya Ratna Riena, Nafilah Ramadhanti Post-Conference Project AMSC 2023: Taiwan Volunteers

Siti Rahma Akilla

Finance and Partnership Team AMSA-Unsri 2023/2024

-Unsri’s

EMENTS Cahyata Widyatama

AMSEP Officer AMSA-Unsri 2023/2024

Adinda Putri Surya

Ambassador of Public Health AMSA-Indonesia 2023/2024

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AMSA-Unsri Testimonials

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M. Ayub Endratamma AMSA-Unsri Representative 2022/2023

Adinda Putri Surya Ambassador of Public Health for Distrcit 1 2023/2024

Putri Cahya Maharani Publication and Promotion Team AMSA-Indonesia 2022/2023

Hello People of Tomorrow!

Most of All, AMSA-Unsri Always been home for me. The day that I join AMSA, all i want is to give bigger contributions to AMSA and to give more of aspirations from my period. AMSA-Unsri has always been great, but there's always some room for improvement and I want to give my all for AMSA-Unsri's improvement. AMSA has given me a great deal of impact, including time management, potential maximization, soft and hard skills. I gain all of those by being a representative. Make the most of it and show your best potential in AMSA. Viva AMSA! AMSA with its three core philosophies, Knowledge, Action, and Friendship, provides the best facilities for medical students to thrive not only academically but also on-academically. Personally, I have gained numerous exciting and interesting experiences, formed new friendships with students from various universities spanning from Sabang to Merauke, learned about health issues in Indonesia and also abroad, and learned to serve the community during my preclinical years. For those aspiring to have a similar enriching experience as me, you should join AMSA!

Salutation People of Tomorrow!

Hello, my name is Putri Cahya Maharani but you guys can just call me Ceem. Since I entered medicine, I have been interested in this organization, AMSA. Over time, the decision to become part of AMSA was something I was grateful for. AMSA is truly a place where I found a positive environment for the development of my potential. Meeting professional people here has contributed to the development of my professional traits. Especially in a wider environment, being part of the AMSA-Indonesia National Team has made a lot of changes in me. New experiences, stories, and relationships are the blessings I find in it. If I could extend my time, I would love to continue being with the people I have met here.

However, time is running out and we have to focus on our vision and mission but still live in the 3 AMSA philosophies: Knowledge, action, and Friendship.

Viva AMSA!

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