- 2025-12-08 12:41:53 by Muhammad Aditya Kurnia
McMaster University: A Major Step Toward Global Collaboration in Family Medicine Specialization
This strategic meeting between UNPRI and McMaster University marks an important milestone in advancing Sp.KKLP education innovation, aligning with international standards, and strengthening global networks in the field of family medicine.
Medan, December 2, 2025 — Universitas Prima Indonesia (UNPRI) welcomed a delegation from McMaster University, Canada. This visit marks the first international university delegation to directly observe the development of educational facilities for UNPRI’s Family Medicine – Primary Care Specialist Program (Sp.KKLP). In addition to facility observations, the visit also included discussions on potential partnerships in education, research, joint training, and future resident exchange programs between the two institutions.
The McMaster University delegation consisted of Family Physicians and academics, including Lita Cameron, MD, M.Sc. (Global Health Lead, Department of Family Medicine), Erin Gallagher (Family and Palliative Care Physician, Department of Family Medicine), Ryan Coelho (Assistant Clinical Professor, Family Medicine), and Mark Levitan (Assistant Clinical Professor – Adjunct, Family Medicine). They were accompanied by the Chair of the Indonesian College of Family Physicians (PDSKKI), Dr. dr. Isti Ilmiati Fujiati, M.Sc., CM-FM., M.Pd.Ked., FISPH., FISCM., Sp.KKLP., Subsp.COPC.
UNPRI was represented by the Vice Rector IV, Dr. dr. Ali Napiah Nasution, MKT., MKM., Sp.KKLP., Subsp.COPC., along with the leadership team of Royal Prima General Hospital (RSU Royal Prima Medan), led by its President Director, Dr. dr. Wienaldi, MKM., MQM., Sp.KKLP, accompanied by other attending physicians.
In his remarks at Royal Prima Teaching Hospital, UNPRI’s Vice Rector IV, Dr. dr. Ali Napiah Nasution, MKT., MKM., Sp.KKLP., Subsp.COPC., expressed his appreciation for the presence of the international delegation. He invited the guests to directly observe the educational facilities prepared by UNPRI to support the learning process for future Family Medicine – Primary Care Specialists. He emphasized that this visit is expected to become the foundation for a long-term partnership, particularly in curriculum development, collaborative research, and potential resident exchange programs between the two universities.
“UNPRI is committed to contributing to the equitable distribution of healthcare services in Indonesia by providing high-quality education in Family Medicine – Primary Care specialization. We hope this meeting becomes the starting point for a long-term collaboration to achieve that vision,” said Dr. dr. Ali Napiah Nasution.
The Chair of PDSKKI, Dr. dr. Isti Ilmiati Fujiati, also expressed her appreciation for UNPRI’s strong commitment to advancing the Family Medicine – Primary Care Specialist Program in Medan. She highlighted that continuous competency development is essential in responding to evolving medical challenges, in line with national priorities for strengthening equitable healthcare services.
“Innovative and holistic approaches in training Family Medicine specialists are crucial to produce competitive graduates who can meet the healthcare needs of communities across Indonesia,” she noted.
Lita Cameron, Global Health Lead from McMaster University, expressed her appreciation for UNPRI’s commitment to providing robust learning facilities through its strategic partnership with Royal Prima Teaching Hospital. She also welcomed the potential for academic collaboration between UNPRI and McMaster University.
“UNPRI has demonstrated a strong commitment to creating an educational environment that fosters the development of highly capable physicians in Indonesia. This is an important consideration for us as we build sustainable partnerships for the advancement of family medicine at the global level,” said Lita Cameron.
This official visit from McMaster University marks a significant milestone in strengthening and advancing the Family Medicine – Primary Care Specialist Program at UNPRI. The meeting reflects UNPRI’s commitment to enhancing the quality of its specialist medical education while opening new opportunities for international collaboration that support the broader goal of improving healthcare equity in Indonesia through sustained synergy in education and research.
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