FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

Universitas Pelita Harapan has reorganized

education for the Health Sciences under a new
administrative structure - The Faculty of Medicine
and Health Sciences. This consists of the Faculty of
Medicine and the School of Nursing. The
administrative and academic programs are overseen
by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health
Sciences. New curriculum programs are now
established for both the Faculty of Medicine and
the School of Nursing.


FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Starting in the academic year 2007/2008, the
Faculty of Medicine at Universitas Pelita Harapan
developed new academic programs for education of
Health care personnel and delivery of health care to
the population of Indonesia.
In response to National directives, the Faculty of
Medicine is engaged in a process of curriculum
renewal and development based on sound
educational principles and social responsibility.
The curriculum follows the National guidelines for
a Competency Based Curriculum and international
guidelines published under the SPICES guidelines
for curriculum renewal. The key principles guiding
these changes include: Student centered self
directed learning, Problem Based Learning
Integrated instruction, small group learning,
Community based instruction, early clinical
exposure to patients, Systematic clinical education
and Applied Assessments of learning. The goals of
the program are to produce primary health care
physicians who have excellent knowledge, skills
and competencies and behaviors to serve society as
a competent medical practitioner or the ability to
proceed to further education.

The Program for Medical Doctor consists of two
components:


The Bachelor of Medicine Program

Following study at UPH for three and a half years
(7 semesters), students will graduate as a Bachelor
of Medicine. The key principles of learning will
follow traditional or authentic Problem Based
Learning supplemented by more traditional
instruction. Longitudinal courses for practical
laboratory experience, clinical skills instruction,
early exposure to patients, instruction and
opportunities for learning their professional roles
with patients, and society. Beginning in the third
semester, medical students will be exposed to
ambulatory clinics in public institutions as well as
in Siloam and other hospitals. They will learn
communications skills focused on patients as well
as working with other health professionals in the
health care system. Assessments will consist of
applied knowledge, clinical skills and clinical
performance examinations


The Medical Doctor Program

After graduation from the Bachelor of Medicine
program, students will engage in 18 months of
clinical clerkship at collaborating Teaching
Hospitals (Siloam Hospitals, Central Army
Hospital; Cilandak Marine Hospital; Police
Hospital; Mental Health Hospital (Sanatorium
Dharmawangsa) and numerous Puskesmas
(Primary Health Care Center). The content and
framework of the clerkship will follow the
guidelines established by Forum Kommunikasi of
private universities. Assessments will consist of
applied knowledge, clinical skills and clinical
performance assessments. Satisfactory completion
will allow them to sit the National Examinations
for graduation as a Medical Doctor.

The essential features of this new program include:

A five-year program leading to the degree of
Medical Doctor.
Movement towards English as a medium of
instruction.
An innovative curriculum that focuses on
integration of basic and clinical sciences, small
group learning and opportunities of authentic
Problem Based Learning where students learn
basic sciences in context of clinical cases.
From the second year, students will engage
with patients in a community setting and will
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learn basic and practical clinical skills
including critical thinking and clinical
reasoning skills.
Clinical education in both institutional and
community settings
Assessments which focus on application of
knowledge and performance based assessment
of clinical skills




























































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Bachelor of Medicine

The following is a representative Framework of the Current Curriculum. Details may change as the program is
implemented throughout the years.

No. COURSE sks
SEMESTER 1 22
1 Critical Thinking, introduction to
Learning and Professionalism
5
2 Fundamental of Medical Science I 6
3 First Aids 2
4 Effective communication 2
5 Biochemistry 3
6 Religions 4


SEMESTER 2 22
1 Fundamental Medical Science II 5
2 Fundamental Medical Science III 5
3 Fundamental Medical Science IV 5
4 Clinical Exposure I 2
5 Clinical Skill I 2
6 Indonesian Language 3

SEMESTER 3 23
1 Musculoskeletal system 5
2 Cardiovascular system 5
3 Respiratory system 5
4 Clinical Exposure II 2
5 Clinical Skill II 2
6 English for Reading Skill 2
7 Character development 2

SEMESTER 4 23
1 Gastrointestinal system 5
Kidney and Genitourinary system 5
2 Endocrine and Metabolism 5
3 Clinical Exposure III 2
4 Clinical Skill III 2
5
Doctor, Professionalism, Ethics and
Society I 2
6 English for Academic Writing 2





SEMESTER 5 23
1 Neurobehaviour system 8
2
Reproductive and Growth
Development
7
3 Clinical Exposure IV 2
4 Clinical Skill IV 2
5
Doctor, Professionalism, Ethics and
Society II
2
6 Research Skill 2

SEMESTER 6 23
1 Hemato-Oncology 5
2 Tropical Medicine 5
3 Skin and Special sense 5
4 Clinical Exposure V 2
5
Doctor, Professionalism, Ethics and
Society III 2
6 Clinical Skill V 2
7 Leadership 2

SEMESTER 7 23
1 Introduction to Clinical Medicine 1 6
2 Introduction to Clinical Medicine 2 6
3 Clinical Exposure VI 2
4 Clinical Skill VI 2
5
Doctor, Professionalism, Ethics and
Society IV 2
6 Internet-based Toefl 2
7 Civics 3

SHORT SEMESTER 13 13
1 Theology 1 * 4
2 Theology 2 * 4
3 Philosophy * 3
4 Psychology * 3 3
5 Arts/Music/Sports * 2 4
6 Anthropology * 3

Note: For selected groups, Theology subjects will
need to be taken.

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Clinical Clerkship

The following is a representative Framework of the Current Curriculum. Details may change as the program is
implemented throughout the years.

SEMESTER 8-10 40
1 Internal Medicine 5
2 Pediatrics 5
3 Surgery 5
4 Obstetric & Gynecology 5
5 Public health & family Medicine 4
6 Neurology 2
7 Psychiatry 2
8 Ophthalmology 2
9 Forensic 2
10 Dermatovenerology 2
11 Radiology 2
12 ENT 2
13 Anesthesiology 2































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CURRICULUM FOR BACHELOR OF MEDICINE PROGRAM

This represents a framework and brief description of the current curriculum. Components, details and schedules
may change as the curriculum is implemented throughout the years.

SEMESTER I

Critical Thinking and Introduction to
Professional Learning, 5 credits
This is an Introductory block where students are
introduced to concepts about Learning, Personal
Development, Professionalism and Medical Ethics,
Critical thinking, Epidemiology and Biostatistics
and Information Management.

First Aid, 2 credits
Students are introduced to basic concepts of First
Aid.

Biochemistry, 3 credits
Students are introduced to basic biochemistry as a
preparation course for Fundamental Medical
Science I

Fundamental Medical Science I, 6 credits
Students will learn basic concepts and
understanding of cellular and molecular biology,
genetics and fundamental basic principles of
cellular function.

Effective Communication, 2 credits
Students are introduced to basic language and
communication skills.

Religions, 4 credits


SEMESTER II

Fundamental of Medical Science II, 5 credits
Students will have basic concepts and
understanding of the normal human body design,
and relevant aspects of its embryological
development.

Fundamental of Medical Science III, 5 credits
Students will have basic concepts and
understanding of the basic normal physiology and
pathophysiology of disease.

Fundamental of Medical Science IV, 5 credits
Students will have basic concepts and
understanding of infectious diseases, the human
body response and the immune system.

Indonesian Language, 3 credits

Clinical Skill I, 2 credits
Students are introduced to basic concepts of history
taking, physical examination and medical records

Clinical Exposure I, 2 credits
Students will have a basic introduction to
Hospital care where they observe hospital
departments, patient flows, management
practices and professional responsibility.
They are introduced to the role of Nurses
and Physicians in Indonesian society.


SEMESTER III

Musculoskeletal system, 5 credits
Students will have a basic understanding and
knowledge of Structure, Function, Pathology,
Pathogenesis, and Pharmacology related to Various
Disorders of the musculoskeletal system

Cardiovascular System, 5 credits
Students will have a basic understanding and
knowledge of Structure, Function, Pathology,
Pathogenesis, and Pharmacology related to
disorders of the cardiovascular system.

Respiratory System, 5 credits
Students will have a basic understanding and
knowledge of Structure, Function, Pathology,
Pathogenesis, and Pharmacology related to
disorders of the Respiratory system.

English for Reading Skill, 2 credits

Character Development, 2 credits

Clinical Skill II, 2 credits
Students will learn the specific Clinical Skills of
history taking, physical examination and
procedures related to each of the associated block
systems

Clinical Exposure II, 2 credits
This course has 2 components. Students will have
opportunity to observe health care in village clinics
throughout Tangerang District and will learn basic
principles of Epidemiology and Public Health.


SEMESTER IV

Gastrointestinal System, 5 credits
Students will have a basic understanding and
knowledge of Structure, Function, Pathology,
Pathogenesis, and Pharmacology related to
disorders of the gastrointestinal system.

Kidney and Genitourinary System, 5 credits
Students will have a basic understanding and
knowledge of Structure, Function, Pathology,
Pathogenesis, and Pharmacology related to
disorders of the Kidney and related genitourinary
systems.

Endocrine and Metabolism, 5 credits
Students will have a basic understanding and
knowledge of Structure, Function, Pathology,
Pathogenesis, and Pharmacology related to
disorders of Metabolism and the Endocrine system.

English for Academic Writing, 2 credits

Clinical Skill III, 2 credits
Students will learn the specific Clinical Skills of
history taking, physical examination and
procedures related to each of the associated block
systems

Clinical Exposure III, 2 credits
This course has 2 components. Students will have
opportunity to observe health care in Community
Health Centers throughout Tangerang District and
will learn basic principles of Epidemiology, Public
Health and Statistics.

Doctor, Professionalism, Ethics and Society I, 2
credits
This is the first unit of a longitudinal course which
exposes students to concepts of Professionalism,
Medical Ethics, and Medical Law, Responsibilities
of physicians to Patients, the Professions and to
Civic Society.


SEMESTER V

Neurobehavioral System, 8 credits
Students will have a basic understanding and
knowledge of Structure, Function, Pathology,
Pathogenesis, and Pharmacology related to
disorders of Nervous system, Behaviors and
Psychiatry.

Reproductive and Growth Development, 7
credits
Students will have a basic understanding and
knowledge of Structure, Function, Pathology,
Pathogenesis, and Pharmacology related to
disorders of the Female Reproductive system.

Clinical Skill IV, 2 credits
Students will learn the specific Clinical Skills of
history taking, physical examination and
procedures related to each of the associated block
systems

Clinical Exposure IV, 2 credits
This course has 2 components. Students will have
opportunity to observe health care in Community
Health Canters and hospital throughout Tangerang
District and will learn basic principles of
Epidemiology, Public Health and Clinical
Research.

Doctor, Professionalism, Ethics and Society II, 2
credits
This is the second unit of a longitudinal course
which exposes students to concepts of
Professionalism, Medical Ethics, and Medical Law,
Responsibilities of physicians to Patients, the
Professions and to Civic Society.

Research Skill, 2 credits


SEMESTER VI

Hemato-Oncology, 5 credits
Students will have a basic understanding and
knowledge of Structure, Function, Pathology,
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Pathogenesis, and Pharmacology related to
disorders of the Blood and Hemopoetic systems.
They will learn basic principles of Oncology
including chemo and radiotherapy.

Tropical Medicine, 5 credits
Students will have a basic understanding and
knowledge of Etiology, Epidemiology,
Pathogenesis, Preventions, Diagnosis and
Management of common Tropical Diseases.

Skin and Special Sense, 5 credits
Students will have a basic understanding and
knowledge of Structure, Function, Pathology,
Pathogenesis, and Pharmacology related to
disorders of the Skin and Special Senses such as
vision, hearing, taste and smell. It will also
introduce oral pathology.

Clinical Skill V, 2 credits
Students will learn the specific Clinical Skills of
history taking, physical examination and
procedures related to each of the associated block
systems

Clinical Exposure V, 2 credits
This course has 2 components. Students will have
opportunity to observe health care in Community
Health Canters and hospital throughout Tangerang
District and will learn basic principles of
Epidemiology, Public Health and Clinical Research

Doctor, Professionalism, Ethics and Society III,
2 credits
This is the third unit of a longitudinal course which
exposes students to concepts of Professionalism,
Medical Ethics, and Medical Law, Responsibilities
of physicians to Patients, the Professions and to
Civic Society.

Leaderships, 2 credits


SEMESTER VII

Introduction to Clinical Medicine I, 6 credits
This block will introduce students to common
conditions in clinical practice and to Family
Medicine. This block will introduce students to
health care practices in a Teaching Hospital and
serve as preparation for the Clinical Clerkship
Introduction to Clinical Medicine II, 6 credits
This block will introduce students to trauma,
emergency and urgent conditions in clinical
practice and to Family Medicine. This block will
introduce students to health care practices in a
Teaching Hospital and serve as preparation for the
Clinical Clerkship

IBT Preparation, 2 credits

Clinical Skill VI, 2 credits
Students will learn the specific Clinical Skills of
history taking, physical examination and
procedures as related to the practice of Family
Medicine.

Doctor, Professionalism, Ethics and Society IV,
2 credits
This is the fourth unit of a longitudinal course
which exposes students to concepts of
Professionalism, Medical Ethics, Medical Law,
Responsibilities of physicians to Patients, the
Professions and to Civic Society in particular as it
relates to the practice of Family Medicine.

Clinical Exposure IV, 2 credits

Internet Based TOEFL, 2 credits

Civics, 3 credits


SHORT SEMESTER

Theology 1, 4 credits *

Theology 2, 4 credits *

Philosophy, 3 credits *

Psychology, 3 credits *

Arts/ Music/ Sports, 4 Credits *

Anthropology, 3 credits *

Note: For selected groups, Theology subjects will
need to be taken.
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DOCTOR PROFESSIONAL
PROGRAM


SEMESTERS VIII X

Clinical clerkship will take place over 18 months in
teaching hospitals. Presently seven different
hospitals are used for clinical teaching and it is
anticipated that more will be recruited from the
surrounding communities.

The focus of instruction is practical application of
knowledge and skills in the clinical setting. The
instruction and learning will be experiential and
based on patients and patient care activities.

The following disciplines are presently engaged in
providing instruction and practical clinical
experience.

1. Internal Medicine( 5)
2. Pediatrics (5)
3. Surgery (5)
4. Obstetric and Gynecology (5)
5. Public Health and family medicine (4)
6. Neurology (2)
7. Psychiatry (2)
8. Ophthalmology (2)
9. Forensic (2)
10. Dermato-Venerology (2)
11. Radiology (2)
12. ENT (2)
13. Anesthesiology (2)