Two UGM students from the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing (FKKMK) won 1st place in Respiquizz 2021: Hermanuaji Sihageng and Yolanda Kadir. Both are students of the 2015 FKKMK UGM Professional Physician.
Respiquizz is an annual competition for international medical students on the science of respiration. This event is part of a series of the 22nd International Meeting on Respiratory Care Indonesia (RESPINA) 2021 events held online by The Society of Respiratory Care Indonesia. This year, 17 medical faculties from all over Indonesia took part in Respiquizz.
Hermanuaji Sihageng, representing his friend, conveyed his gratitude for winning this competition even though they were overwhelmed with some tasks and responsibilities to do. Besides, this competition was their last chance to participate because of their medical education final period.
A man, who is well known as Ageng, revealed three stages of selection: administration selection, quick-test selection, and interview. They had successfully passed these stages after having several times to discuss and learn simulation tests given by their supervisors and material advisers from UGM FKKMK. The supervisors are dr. Rahmaningsih Mara Sabirin, M.Sc and dr. Siswanto, Sp.P. While their material advisers are dr. Astari Pranindyasari Pradopo, Sp.P and dr. Junaedy Yunus, M.Sc, Ph.D.
Besides the championship title, Ageng said that he could deepen his knowledge of pulmonology through this event that he had not studied during the co-assistant period as a doctor.
“We are glad that we made a great achievement in our final education. Hopefully, the next generation will continue and follow our steps. Don’t be afraid to join the selection. Quoting Henry Ford’s statement, ‘Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.’ It depends on us; we can choose how we want to be to achieve our dreams. Keep going, viva media!” he concluded.
