PERISCOPE 12th Edition Volume 3

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A MAGAZINE PUBLISHED TRIANNUALLY BY SCOPE CIMSA

Main Theme Understanding Global Health through Student Exchange Program

by Regina Amanda Z. Exchange Stories Seeking Comfort in France

by Amelia Mathilda Tombokan Project Corner PEACE OUT by MSCIA UB Alumni Corner Muhammad Yurizar Yudhistira

about us Center for Indonesian Medical Students' Activities (CIMSA) is a non-profit and non-governmental organization independent, nationalist, non-political, and non-partisan with activity-based programs. CIMSA consists of 6 standing committees related to health issues: sexual & reproductive health and rights including HIV/AIDS, public health, medical education, human rights and peace, research exchange, and professional exchange.

Having 30 active locals throughout Indonesia, CIMSA is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA), the most prominent student organization in the world with recognition from the United Nations. With the mission to empower medical students to actively learn and create, plan strategies, and execute movements to improve the nation's health and wellbeing, CIMSA continues its struggle to create a healthier, more secure, and more prosperous Indonesia with equal opportunities in education and health, and also to improve lives and reach prosperity and social justice.

Standing Committee on Professional Exchange (SCOPE) is one of the six (6) standing committees of the Center for Indonesian Medical Students' Activities (CIMSA) that engages in the field of professional exchange and has 17 locals spread in various faculties of medicine throughout Indonesia. Two national officers lead SCOPE CIMSA; National Exchange Officer for Incoming (NEO-In) and National Exchange Officer for Outgoing (NEO-Out), as well as maintained nationally by the National Exchange Committee.

SCOPE is a standing committee focusing on incoming hosting and outgoing sending, exchange promotions, global health awareness, and cultural understanding. SCOPE CIMSA is affiliated with IFMSA and develops good cooperation with various stakeholders and relevant external parties to facilitate student exchange. SCOPE CIMSA also organizes various projects as a form of character development for the members of SCOPE itself and conducts joint activities within CIMSA to improve the nation's health.

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preface from NEOs SALSABILA

ARIANA SAFITRI P.

NEO for Incoming SCOPE CIMSA 2022/2023

NEO for Outgoing SCOPE CIMSA 2022/2023

Dearest SCOPEople and exchange-enthusiast, Time has passed swiftly, and finally, we can meet face to face again at Riau, which is at the annual May Meeting. It is one of three CIMSA National Meetings to empower all delegates with training, lectures, and encouraging sessions to improve the nation's health.

This year's May Meeting has a central theme of "Youth's Courage to Take Action in Achieving the Impact of the 2030 Agenda". Through this meeting, medical students could partake not only in contributing to a better country but also in making this world better as the leading actor.

We are delighted to share the last volume of PERISCOPE for this term.

Sadly, nothing lasts forever, and everything has to end at some point but the battle will never stop. Thus, here along with our last but not least PERISCOPE, we bring out medical students' contributions as future global health advocates with excellent intercultural skills, which we aim to keep SCOPE sustained to achieve the goals we've set and give real impact on society.

On behalf of the National Exchange Committee, SCOPE CIMSA 2022/2023, we would like to thank LEOs and SCOPEople wherever you are. A million thanks to you would never be enough to express our gratitude for your contribution and hard work to keep SCOPE higher!

A new beginning will start soon. Our successors will do their best for SCOPE. Blue hugs, Salsabila and Ariana Safitri Putri National Exchange Officers SCOPE CIMSA 2022/2023 12TH EDITION - VOL 3

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Greetings, SCOPEOPLE and exchange-enthusiast!

Welcome to the twelfth edition of PERISCOPE. We want to send hearty regards to our magazine's readers on behalf of the National Exchange Committee and our diligent editorial team, the Media and Communication Team, and wish them a pleasant reading experience.

It has been a year since I was elected as SCOPE Media and Communication Coordinator. It is time for me to say goodbye to this fantastic journey. Being part of conNECt is an unforgettable experience. Thank you for believing in and trusting in me.

In this volume of PERISCOPE, readers will get a glimpse of how unique our local activities are. Information, the reader, could read can broaden the reader's perspective as a future professional health provider.

Thanks to the dearest conNECt and Media and Communication Team, who have worked hard to complete this spectacular volume of PERISCOPE. We also thank all SCOPEOPLE who have contributed to writing articles in this volume. We hope this PERISCOPE will take all of you to the world. As we bring people all over the world, now we will bring the world to you.

Warmest blue hugs, Dimas Rakha Nanda Satwika Media and Communication Coordinator SCOPE CIMSA 2022/2023 Angelique Nathania W. Brigitta Maulani A. S. P. CIMSA UNAIR CIMSA FK UNPAD

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Dimas Rakha N. S. MCC SCOPE

Christopher Bryan CIMSA FK UNS

Regina Amanda Z. MSCIA UB

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of contents 01 02 03 05 06 07

About Us Preface from NEOs Editorial Page NEC 2022/2023 NEC Team 2022/2023 Local Officers of SCOPE

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Main Theme Section In Search of The Perfect Health System Article Section Tips to Help You Survive a Student Exchange Program Event Report IFMSA 75th March Meeting - Talinn, Estonia Exchange Stories My Incredible Story in Malang Seeking Comfort in France Project Corner PEACE OUT - Promoting Students' Exchange Around the World NEVERLAND - Navigating Medical Students’ Dream Through Exchange EXPRESSION - Exchange Fair SCOPE and SCORE In This Season SCALLOPS - SCOPE X SCOPH Talk on Global Health Issues Alumni Corner Alumni Corner: Muhammad Yurizar Yudhistira

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SCOPE Local Committee Contact Us!

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INTRODUCING

National Exchange Committee SCOPE CIMSA 2022/2023

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National Exchange Committee Team SCOPE CIMSA 2022/2023 Fundraising and Merchandising Team

Sabiya Azalia CIMSA UPH

Yasmine MSCIA UB

Nailah Andini Hakim MSCIA UB

Mutiara Ammara W. CIMSA FK UNPAD

Human Resource Development Team

Amanda Penelope CIMSA UPH

Christvia Jullia P. L. CIMSA UPH

Rachel Natasha T. Nada Sakinah B. CIMSA UGM CIMSA BEM-KM FK UNAND

Media and Communication Team

Angelique Nathania W. Brigitta Maulani A. S. P. CIMSA UNAIR CIMSA FK UNPAD

Christopher Bryan CIMSA FK UNS

Regina Amanda Z. MSCIA UB

Project Team

Annora Valda MSCIA UB

Fagaseno Endo M. MSCIA UB

M. Farhan Riskiansyah CIMSA UGM

Nadya Putri H. CIMSA FK UIN SH

Siva Allysha Prasanti CIMSA UNAIR

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Local Ex Offic

SCOPE CIMS

Zhafran Trashadi

Balya Jauharrahman CIMSA USK

CIMSA BEM-KM FK Unand

Aliya Afifah

Fathiha Syauqiya Rauda

Fauzia Ilman Naqiya

Muhammad Rifan P.

Amanda Penelope

William Atmadji

Shofia Diaz Shakila

Ade Dian Shah P.

Syifa Eka Ramadhani

CIMSA USK

CIMSA FK UIN SH

MMSA UMY

CIMSA FK UIN SH

CIMSA UMP

CIMSA UPH

CIMSA UNISSULA

CIMSA BEM-KM FK Unand

CIMSA UPH

Nafisyah

CIMSA UNISSULA

Anik Nurmalikah CIMSA UNEJ

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DUCING

xchange cers

SA 2022/2023

Java Silvia Hermayeni Kanitasalma Zainabila CIMSA FK UNRI

CIMSA FK UNRI

Irene Adysti M. O.

Sabrina Azzahra T.

Yasmin Zahrarianti S.

Raiqa Zakaria

Tan, Fidelia E. T. W

Malika Nurbaiti D.

Regita Ayu P.

Fransiskus Kristianto

Ester Melati

Tarissa Diandra

CIMSA FK Unpad

CIMSA UNS

CIMSA UGM

MSCIA UB

CIMSA UI

CIMSA UKDW

CIMSA UNAIR

CIMSA UI

MMSA UMY

CIMSA UNAIR

Ni Luh Arisda Satya C. D. CIMSA PHD UWKS

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Nothing Adventured, Nothing Attained.

- Peter McWilliams

Main Theme Section Understanding Global Health through Student Exchange Programs

Understanding Global Health through

Student Exchange Program Regina Amanda Z. MSCIA UB Global health is the study, research, and practice of medicine focused on improving health and achieving health equity worldwide. In modern-day society, where health challenges transcend national borders and governments, healthcare professionals must understand and engage with global issues to improve healthcare delivery and medical practice worldwide. For instance, diseases can cross geographical boundaries more rapidly than ever before and have become an ever-increasing threat to global security.

Healthcare professionals are vital for mitigating and managing disease threats to maximize human safety and survival. All healthcare professionals must be given the training to understand international disease epidemiology and trends to prevent and prepare for future pandemics.

Equally, a better understanding of whole population health and an appreciation of the complex relationships between specific communities, ill health, and health inequities is essential for effective healthcare leadership in service planning.

Moreover, as health advocates, healthcare professionals' ethical responsibility is to learn from one another transnationally to improve health worldwide. The concepts mentioned above are core principles of medical practice. Therefore, these

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professional values must be fostered and encouraged early in medical training.

Medical education is becoming highly advanced and equally challenging. A firm grasp of theoretical knowledge and its proper implementation in medical practice is necessary to excel here. Student exchange opportunities overseas enable students to broaden their perspectives and benefit from rich intercultural learning. The student exchange program was created to provide medical students with global exchange opportunities, awareness of global health issues, and an opportunity to exchange ideas and network with students worldwide.

Many studies have established the merits and have made recommendations for such programs.

At the end of the program, most participants noted that the exposure not only improved their clinical diagnostic and communication skills but also changed world views, increased cultural sensitivity, enhanced community, social, and public health awareness, and appropriate resource utilization. They also experienced a shift in career choices, reduced their dependence on laboratory and other procedures, and improved their understanding of the opportunities and challenges of working in areas with different resources.

Interest in incorporating global health issues in medical education has been growing over the past decades, reflecting the increasing role of cultural competencies and globalization in medicine. Much of this is driven by medical students, who expect longitudinal and high-quality global health teaching. As a reaction, more and more medical schools in Europe now include global health in their curricula. While such electives are often very valuable, they provide significant challenges. Many elective programs have been criticized for lack of ethical standards, often prompting students to perform procedures and deliver care for which they need to be appropriately trained.

clinical rotation done abroad. Besides academic support, the IFMSA professional exchange program also seeks financial, educational, or logistics assistance to increase its accessibility and reach to more medical students.

The International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA) and Center for Indonesian Medical Students' Activities (CIMSA) run the Professional Exchange program, a complete educational program offering clerkships to medical students abroad.

It also is endorsed by the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME) and many others. Each year, more than 15,000 medical students embark on this journey. These exchange programs are strong promoters of intercultural understanding and cooperation among medical students and health professionals, which is significant in today's globalized world. Thus, such a highly recognized program is a golden learning opportunity for exploring and experiencing medical education and practices in a completely different setting.

IFMSA and CIMSA will continue to facilitate global health opportunities for its members and to advocate for their ultimate inclusion in all medical curricula.

One of the main focuses of this program is to obtain accreditation by medical faculties worldwide, who would integrate it as part of the curricula by recognizing the

The fact that, since its foundation, it has turned into the most extensive student-run exchange program across the world, sending more than 13000 students annually in an exchange, demonstrates the increased interest of medical students in learning about different health systems and their wish to become more aware of the health needs of various populations and communities.

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Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.

- Neale Donald Walsch

Article Section

Tips to Help You Survive a Student Exchange Programs

Tips to Help You Survive a Student Exchange Programs Shofia Diaz S. and Malika Nurbaiti D. MMSA UMY So you’ve decided to mix things up at med school and spend a month studying abroad with us.

First things first – lucky you!

Participating in a student exchange program is one of the most interesting, unpredictable, and life-affirming things you will ever do. It’s also a huge commitment, though. It requires a lot of preparation, with many additional challenges to overcome once you’re at your exchange destination. Indeed, with so much to consider and arrange, it can be easy for that initial excitement to soon give way to stress and worry.

Luckily, we’ve compiled a handy list of tips to keep you on track so that you can spend more time planning that weekend overseas and less time wondering what vitally important document you’re likely to forget; this is what you need to know.

1. Ensure your paperwork is correct We’re aware we’ve just managed to immediately stop your excitement.

But that’s nothing compared to what it will feel like when your entire stay abroad is ruined due to an incorrectly filled-out form. Before exchange, CIMSA and IFMSA usually offer a range of international exchange options depending on our relationships with its institutions. As a result, we will give you a comprehensive guide of what documentation needs to be completed depending on your destination location.

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2. Pack properly (and sensibly) While throwing a couple of outfits in your suitcase may be tempting, you should remember that you are not going on holiday. You will be in your host country for an extended time, and as a result, the weather may be subject to change.

3. Budget carefully and save religiously As a student, you should already have some experience living on a shoestring budget. Unfortunately, things are likely to get easier once you head overseas. This can be frustrating, as you want to see and do as much as possible; therefore, try to make things as easy for yourself as possible. Look into the possibility of obtaining scholarships or other exchange-specific grants and loans through your university and external parties.

4. Don’t forget to actually study In amongst the shock of a new culture and all the attractions, distractions, and novelties on offer, it can be easy to forget why you are actually there in the first place – to study. If you are struggling, then don’t hesitate to speak to your tutor or professor about it. This is a common issue for exchange students, so they will sympathize with your cause.

5. Don’t forget to actually study In amongst the shock of a new culture and all the attractions, distractions, and novelties on offer, it can be easy to forget why you are actually there in the first place – to

study. If you are struggling, then don’t hesitate to speak to your tutor or professor about it. This is a common issue for exchange students, so they will sympathize with your cause.

6. Travel whenever you can Although studying is essential, you will also get plenty of time off, especially during academic breaks; this is the perfect opportunity to explore the wider region! For example, if your host university is in Prague, don’t restrict yourself to the city; it is only a few hours away from Krakow, Budapest, Vienna, and Munich.

7. Adapt to your host country One of the most rewarding things about being a foreign exchange student is that you are exposed fully to every variant of a particular country’s culture. From the obvious, visible distinctions such as the food, religion, and people, right down to the subtle differences you only notice after one or two weeks: embrace it all.

8. Make the most out of your experience Once you arrive in your host country and become more accustomed to your surroundings, you will likely develop into a routine as you would have back home.

While this is

understandable, try daily to make the most out of a beautiful opportunity. After all, it will eventually come to an end.

8. Reap the rewards Finally, when it all comes to an end, and you reluctantly return home, make the most of everything you’ve brought back with you: the responsibility you’ve gained, the language skills you’ve picked up, the cultural awareness you’ve developed, the amazing people you’ve met and the incredible memories you have.

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Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.

- Neale Donald Walsch

Event Report

IFMSA 72nd March Meeting 2023 General Assembly

IFMSA 72 ND MARCH MEETING TALINN, ESTONIA

by Ariana Safitri Putri IFMSA General Assemblies are among the most significant youth-led events around the world. The GA is held twice a year, once in March and once in August. This year, from 1st - 7th March 2023, the March Meeting are held as a fully physical event in Tallinn, Estonia. Our two NEOs had a chance to attend the GA. The sessions in the March Meeting include the standing committee sessions, the regional sessions, the plenary sessions, training, the main theme events, and the social programs. This quick flashback will give you a quick peek into those sessions.

The GA is first started with Plenary Simulation and Plenary Session. The next session is the opening ceremony which is the first social program. The standing committee sessions are held the next day. The SCOPE Sessions Team has prepared it adequately, and we discussed many issues in these sessions that are relevant to what we face daily as exchange organizers. The SC session started with speed dating games which are a lot of fun. Next, we got a chance to discuss technical issues such as SCOPE, IFMSA, and the exchange database. We also have a Small Working Groups (SWG) sessions.

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program and raise the standards to the highest levels in terms of Academic Quality and Social Program. It is the most celebratory and festive event of exchanges. It is guaranteed to be the unforgettable highlight of the March Meeting for SCOPE members!

This year we had 1 regional sessions in The GA. The first regional session was held on the second day of the meeting.

Our Regional Director, Shi Sien Woon, introduced us to the Asia-Pacific International Team. The session mostly consists of adopting the Asia-Pacific Regional Team's report and discussing changes in the Asia-Pacific Region's Regulations. The sessions ended with us taking group pictures.

IFMSA March Meeting was such an incredible experience for SCOPE members to attend. The 7 most delightful days are full of us advocating for pressing global issues, getting involved in the decisionmaking process, training opportunities for self-skills development, having lots of fun and entertainment, assembling friendships that will last for a lifetime, and discovering a whole new world that is thrilled to have us in it!

Aitäh, Estonia! It has been a memorable experience.

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Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.

#WonderfulExchangewithCIMSA

Photo Submission by Salma Dwita Madyasti - MMSA UMY

My Incredible Story in

Malang

by Salwa Mohamed Abdelkawy Malang, Indonesia Incoming of MSCIA UB I’m Salwa Mohamed Abdelkawy. I study medicine at Assiut university, and I’m an exchange student at Brawijaya University and the rumah sakit Saiful Anwar Hospital, Malang, Indonesia.

I chose Indonesia because I heard a lot about the Indonesian people's hospitality and the country's breathtaking nature. Its culture is similar to Egyptian culture and that’s why I applied to the exchange program and chose Indonesia after a lot of searching about the country, the people, the health care system, and the weather. I also asked a friend who has been to Indonesia to tell me about their experience there and they said nothing but good stuff about it. After that I prepared myself and bought a raincoat.

I chose the obstetric and gynecology department because I want to know more about maternal health and witness the miracle of giving birth. Also, I want to know about perinatal management and how to manage different gynecological conditions.

Thanks to Grab, KAI, and lion air, I found transportation very easy and smooth inside and from city to city.

When I arrived in Indonesia, the contact person was very helpful and gave us all the necessary information.

Also, she picked me up from the train station when I arrived in malang.

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The boarding house was fine, and it had many facilities such as a kitchen, free wifi, a nice place to eat, and the room was nice.

The boarding house is about 3.5 km from the hospital, clean and safe.

The health system is similar to the Egyptian one.

The medical education system in Indonesia is amazing and very organized. What I loved the most about Indonesia is that there is musholla everywhere, which helped me to pray in time. I loved my Indonesian experience very much, and I learned a lot. I loved the very welcoming people. They helped us all the time. I loved the nature and the landscapes here.

MY EXCHANGE EXPERIENCE IS AMAZING. Thanks for having me here!

Yours, Salwa Mohamed Abdelkawy

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France Seeking Comfort in

by Amelia Mathilda Tombokan Clermont-Ferrand, France Outgoing of CIMSA UNAIR

My exchange story has not been less than a rollercoaster. A story seasoned with plenty of uncertainty and challenges, from dealing with visa rejection to attending online classes from 2AM because of the 5 hours time difference between France and Western Indonesia. Still, from this exchange, I learned that it's always exhilarating when you gather just enough courage to go through with it. Seeking discomfort is about stepping outside our comfort zone to accomplish incredible things we would have otherwise chosen not to do.

I arrived in Paris after 24 hours of flight and transit in Dubai. I took the train to my new home, ClermontFerrand, a 10-minute walk from Gare de Paris Bercy to Gare de Lyon. When I arrived, I met a kind woman who spoke English and told me I had 6 minutes to get there before I missed my train.

Thankfully, I arrived one minute before my train left and got in the coach exactly before it went. When I arrived in Clermont-Ferrand, it was quite the contrast from Paris, with Paris being big, bustling, and packed with tourists. At the same time, Clermont is a very serene and quiet small city. It could be more touristy like Paris and a perfectly good city to live in.

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I was stationed in Estaing Hospital, the obstetrics & pediatrics department of the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Clermont-Ferrand (CHU Clermont Ferrand). I did rotations in all three levels of the care unit in their department, learning physical examinations, growth charts, ECGs, and clinical knowledge.

I learned neonatology from my university course, but applying it to real-life cases gave them a clearer understanding. Mario and I spent time in Clermont-Ferrand, challenging ourselves and sharing our Indonesian culture. We prepared Indomie Goreng for the incomings and Clermont medical students at the National Food and Drink Party (NFDP).

We also learned many different cultures from the Clermontois and fellow exchange students from all over the world. Stories of struggles during the internship and fun on the weekends bonded us.

I'm forever grateful for participating in this exchange and learning and growing from it. This exchange hasn't just improved my medical knowledge and skill and made me grow into a better human being. Every culture and tradition is beautiful in its own unique way when we choose to experience it with an open mind. I saw and shared how friendships can still be made despite language barriers. The bottom line, differences are nothing to be afraid of. Better yet, we must embrace it because what is life if only one color exists. Therefore, always choose kindness, especially when we don't know or understand what we face.

Remember, a little love can go a very long way.

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Focus on the journey, not the destination.

- Greg Anderson

Project Corner

PEACE OUT

Promoting Students' Exchange Around the World -by MSCIA UB Promoting Students' Exchange Around the World (PEACE OUT) is one of the projects created by the Department of Professional Exchange (DOPE) and the Department of Research Exchange (DORE) of the Medical Students' Committee on International Affairs (MSCIA UB).

PEACE OUT is an annual Exchange Fair activity by the Standing Committee on Professional Exchange (SCORE) and the Standing Committee on Research Exchange (SCORE), Center for Indonesian Medical Students Activities (CIMSA). As the name suggests, PEACE OUT aims to give information about professional or clinical and research exchange programs from the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA) to all medical students in Indonesia, especially at Brawijaya University and Medical Faculty around Malang.

Different from last year's activity, we decided to focus on giving information about the two exchange programs

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programs briefly yet informatively through the Five Stationed Booth Exhibition in the Medical Faculty of Brawijaya University, Live Instagrams, Instagram Posts, and Reels in the @msciaub Instagram account. These activities are held on 3 different days, inviting reliable sources such as former outgoings and National Officers from SCOPE, SCORE, and SCOPH. PEACE OUT also promotes GAP and PHEX Exchange, a fusion of the Standing Committee on Public Health (SCOPH) with the SCOPE and SCORE exchange program by IFMSA. Yet, the booth and live Instagrams are only some of the information sources for students interested in the IFMSA exchange program. The Local Exchange Officer (LEO) and Local Officer of Research Exchange (LORE) are always open to answering any curiosity in students' heads. PEACE OUT can increase the medical students' spirit to learn about global health worldwide.

NEVERLAND

Navigating Medical Students’ Dream Through Exchange -by CIMSA BEM-KM FK Unand

SCORE and SCOPE CIMSA-BEM KM FK Unand held several talk shows and training to promote the IFMSA exchange program. The first day was kicked off by training “Exchange 101” given by each standing committee representative that manages the outgoing selection, Ariana Safitri Putri as NEO-Out and Fitri Annisa Herdian as NORE Assistant for Outgoing CIMSA Indonesia. The training was full of information that participants often ask regarding the SCORE and SCOPE exchange programs. After that, we had dr. Gilang Dwi Putra, a former exchange student for SCORE and SCOPE, share his experience and tips for being a prospective exchange student. He mentioned several key points to increase our probability of being chosen as the medical exchange student from Indonesia. The first day was closed with a countries expo where we briefly explained exchange conditions in 6 countries, followed by a sharing session from 4 former outgoings from France, Turkey, Poland, and Hungary as 2 former outgoings from Japan and Slovakia were, unfortunately, unable to attend our event.

Day two started with two Indonesian medical students in Newcastle, United Kingdom, sharing their academic journey and their struggle to overcome the cultural shock. As they currently research master’s degrees, they have quite a comprehensive point of view on both Indonesian and UK education

systems related to medicine and research. The next session was Miss Hasri giving free lectures as the representative of LB LIA Padang. We had fun answering her question about one of our worst nightmares, which is grammar. She was so generous; her practical tips prepared us to take TOEFL. This year’s exchange fair was closed with updates from NEOIn and NORE of Portugal, and NORE of Slovakia as we had fun talking with them and listening to their countries’ joyous exchange experiences.

The event went great, with minor to no problems encountered. We hope this activity may impact medical students at West Sumatra to become curious and involved in the IFMSA exchange program as outgoing students.

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Exchange Fair SCOPE and SCORE In This Season -by CIMSA UNS

Exchange Fair EXPRESSION (Exchange Fair SCOPE and SCORE In This Season) is an activity collaboration from SCOPE and SCORE CIMSA FK UNS. It was held from 16th April 2022 until 29th April 2023.

EF: EXPRESSION's purpose is to promote medical student exchange in research exchange or professional exchange so that it can allow all the medical students in Indonesia to participate in this exchange program.

This activity's goal was to increase the knowledge of at least 30 participants about research exchange and professional exchange to about 20% in 2 days from the result of the pretest and posttest after the activity was over. This series of events begins with pre-activity training. We uploaded bingo on each of our Instagram stories; in the bingo, we can express our desire to go to what country is our destination for student exchange. Then from the 16th of April to the 29th of April, it continued with the main event. On day 1, there was training delivered by NEO OUT and NAFO, as well as talk, shows with speakers from LPDP awardees at Harvard, and on day 2, the activity was held in the Auditorium of FK UNS, with several activities, namely the presentation of material from LEO and LORE CIMSA FK UNS, a talk show with PPI, and continued with EXPO or exhibition which medical students could attend.

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After this activity, it was shown that there was an increase in participants' knowledge by 9.6% about medical student exchange in research exchange or in professional business. By doing this activity, we hope to help Indonesian medical students understand more and then be interested in taking part in the student exchange program.

SCALLOPS SCOPE X SCOPH Talk on Global Health Issues -by CIMSA USK

SCALLOPS (SCOPE X SCOPH Talk on Global Health Issues) is an annual event held to talk and discuss global health issues as it’s one of the working areas of SCOPE. This year, it is held together by SCOPE and SCOPH. SCALLOPS 2023 brings the theme “Getting to Know Global Health Mental Issues: How Millennials Deal with It.” This event was held in the Hall of the Faculty of Medicine, Syiah Kuala University event on Saturday, April 15, 2023, and consisted of a panel discussion, talk show, and FGD (Focus Group Discussion). This event started at 14.00 WIB and was attended by 33 participants.

The first series of events was a discussion by dr.

Subhan Rio Pamungkas, Sp.KJ(K) as the representative for IDI Banda Aceh, dr.

Zulfa Zahra, Sp.KJ as a lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Syiah Kuala, and Ns. Sri Dahlia, S.Kep, M.Kep as the representative for Health Office Banda Aceh. The three speakers expressed their opinions and discussed the mental health situation in Indonesia after the COVID-19 pandemic, which was guided by M. Imam Aulia as the moderator discussion panel. The next series of events was the talk show and sharing session hosted by Zhafran Trashadi, the LEO-In of CIMSA FK USK 2022-2023. The speakers are from IFMSA Chile, namely Matías Fuentes (NEO-In IFMSA Chile) & Ignacia García Valdés (NEO-Out IFMSA Chile). The speakers gave their opinion regarding

gave their opinion regarding the relationship between the 3rd goal of SDGs and global mental health and the state of mental health in their country and how to prevent it. The last event was FGD (Focus Group Discussion), in which participants were divided into 5 groups. Each group gets a scenario related to mental illness, and the participants discuss to determine the diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of the disease according to the scenario obtained. After conducting the discussion, the participants presented the results of their conversation. This FGD was guided by Sri Mulya Fitri as the moderator. The activities in this event were conducted

by Riska Ayuni, the Master of Ceremony.

The main goal of the SCALLOPS event is to increase participants’ knowledge and understanding of mental health problems or mental disorders, their potential to become a global threat, their integration with SGDs point number 3, and aims to enable participants to understand the role that can be played to prevent mental health problems or disorders from occurs mentally. It is hoped that participants understand more about mental health disorders and can implement this knowledge in everyday life and share it with others.

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Your future is only as good as the work you put into it.

- Anonymous

Alumni Corner

Muhammad Yurizar Yudhistira

Alumni Corner

M. Yurizar Yudhistira Past position in CIMSA: • • •

SCOPE Advisory Team (2020-2021) NEO for Incoming (2019-2020) LEO CIMSA Universitas Sebelas Maret (2018-2019)

Past position in IFMSA: -

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Hello, Kak Yuri! How are you? What have you been busy with recently?

Hi SCOPEople! I’m good, Thanks! It’s been a long time since our last catch-up session; I hope you are all doing wonderful. I have completed my clinical rotation in Surakarta and will hopefully start my internship as a general practitioner soon! Finger crossed!

Can you tell us about your experience in CIMSA and IFMSA? I was introduced to CIMSA and IFMSA during my first preclinical years as a freshman at UNS. Compared to other external organizations in college, CIMSA and IFMSA offered an exciting and challenging experience with the concept of its standing committee and sustainable development goals (SDGs).

I had spent four fun-andadventurous years in CIMSA and IFMSA when I first decided to take part as a member with the idea of acting locally and thus making a global impact. I was elected as UNS’s Local Exchange Officer and a first-timer to host 15++ incoming students worldwide in the Summer of 2018! Those were experiences I have never forgotten. I am honored to be elected National Exchange Officer for Incoming in the following years and represent SCOPE CIMSA Indonesia in IFMSA. I was part of Indonesia’s 2020 March Meeting Delegation in Rwanda, Africa representing SCOPE CIMSA Indonesia at the Exchange Fair (ps. It was only a 1day difference between the last day of the meeting and the announcement of the COVID-19 pandemic, huh?). I got helped a lot during my active years in CIMSA through the Local Exchange Committee (shout-out to Devi, Nasya Yuda, Abi, Hana, and Shaniya), NECtar (shout-out to Dwi, Alex, Sany, Hana, Velia, Anela, Intan, Alya, Kak Nadya, and Kak Sylvie) and LEOs! Now that my tenure had ended, I was still actively taking part as a trainer in local, national, and international

training. It is always nice to share experiences and knowledge with others.

What motivates you to be active in CIMSA and IFMSA? At first, I took part in CIMSA because of the homesickness of having studied away from Home and the fear of missing out on my peer group, who chose CIMSA firmly in the first place.

Turned out it was more than that. This organization’s motto, “Empowering Medical Students and Improving Nation’s Health,” has a powerful message. The wide scope of work suits the health issues we often face, delivered in the most exciting ways through the Standing Committee. I always thought that only learning in the lecture hall was insufficient to meet the future. I have grown and prospered in an environment where my friends and I were taught that soft skills are equal to formal education and thus were other values that CIMSA can offer.

Can you tell us about your exchange experience with SCOPE? Sure! My international meeting was a nerve-wracking experience. I still remember it was late February 2020 when the world was struck by the news of a viral respiratory infection that posed a risk to became a Pandemic.

Many NMOs were drawn back to attend the meeting due to increased cases of COVID-19 in their countries. The other two delegates were having a lot of discussions with our Dean, the Embassy, and even the airline since many countries closed their borders.

After a long-waited debate, we decided to go to Africa! The trips were unforgettable; we used an N-95 mask during the 24++ hours flight, cleaned our hands with hand sanitizer every 15 mins, and even took turns eating so we didn’t open our masks together. The host country applies a rule to have an oropharyngeal swab for attendees from

East Asia and an isolation mode for 24 to 48 hours.

It was the best decision I have ever taken. The experience was worth the risk. The chance to meet and expose myself internationally broadened my skill. I was beyond proud to represent SCOPE CIMSA Indonesia, especially at Exchange Fair, where I introduced the Exchange System in Indonesia to others! On a special note, it was really a heartwarming session, particularly to meet many people I only met through exchanging thousands of emails as it was our main communication as NEOs. Is having an international exchange beneficial? If yes, why do you think it does?

Yes, I do think so. For me, an exchange is about breaking boundaries and experiencing the world beyond the limitations of space. The value of sharing it from the front-row seat. The value of bringing medical students abroad closer and the world to us. The importance of listening to their stories and creating ours. Keeping you up to the rhythm, I learned that the environment influences one’s development. CIMSA and IFMSA are a platform that impacts not only medical students but people in general as future world leader.

Any words or advice for SCOPEOPLE? I have no phrase to say other than Be Active! CIMSA offers many opportunities; we may think that we are not ready to take it, but seriously, what is the worst thing that could happen if you decided to be active and take your role up? As Mark Twain ever said, twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.

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SCOPE CIMSA has grown to 17 LCs nationwide now, concentrated mostly in Java and Sumatera.

SCOPE CIMSA is constantly growing and looking forward to empowering even more Indonesian medical students in exchange programs.

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