Dean of the UMI Faculty of Medicine Assumes the Role of Director of the Joglosemar Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) 1 Training Center

The Dean of the UMI Faculty of Medicine, Dr. dr. H. Andi Nasrudin Mappaware, has been appointed by the Indonesian College of Obstetrics and Gynecology as Director of the Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) 1 Training Center in Joglosemar, which will take place October 1–4, 2026.

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Makassar – The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the Indonesian Muslim University (FK UMI), Dr. dr. H. Andi Nasrudin Mappaware, Sp.OG(K), Subsp. Obginos, MARS, M.Sc, FISQua, AIFO-K, FISOG, has once again been entrusted by the Indonesian College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Kolegium Obgin Indonesia) to serve as Director of the Basic Surgical Skill (BSS) 1 Training Center in Joglosemar.

This mandate was carried out during the Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) 1 program, which took place October 1–4, 2026. This program involved the Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist Medical Education Program (PSPDS) from several medical education institutions, namely FKKMK UGM, UNS, Undip, UMY, and Unimus.

The BSS 1 training is part of an effort to strengthen basic surgical skills among participants in the Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist medical education program. Through this training, participants have the opportunity to develop the basic skills needed to support their professional competence in their field.

The appointment of the Dean of the UMI Faculty of Medicine as Director of the Joglosemar BSS 1 Training Center represents a form of contribution and active role in the development of medical specialty education and training, particularly in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

This event also serves as a momentum to strengthen networks and collaboration among educational institutions training specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology. This synergy is expected to support the improvement of human resources and the competencies of medical personnel in Indonesia.

For the UMI Faculty of Medicine, this mandate is part of the academic community’s contribution to supporting the improvement of medical education quality and the continuous development of professional competencies.