AJCUI Welcomes 47 UCT Medical Students for an Eight-Week Summer Semester Program

Jakarta, 6 July-28 August 2026 —  Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia (AJCUI) welcomed 47 medical students from Universidade Católica Timorense (UCT) São João Paulo II, Timor-Leste, for the Summer Semester Program at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FKIK) AJCUI, Pluit Campus. Running for eight weeks, the program continued the academic collaboration between the two Catholic universities and provided UCT students with an opportunity to experience medical education in a different academic environment. The program officially opened with the national anthems of Indonesia and Timor-Leste, followed by remarks from the Dean of FKIK AJCUI, Dr. dr. Felicia Kurniawan, M.Kes., and the Rector of UCT, Frei Prof. Dr. Joel Casimiro Pinto, OFM. Both emphasized the importance of international collaboration in improving the quality of medical education and strengthening academic relations between the two institutions. The opening concluded with a campus tour introducing the students to FKIK AJCUI’s learning facilities, including practical classrooms, the Skills Laboratory, and the Anatomy Museum.

Throughout the Summer Semester, the students participated in practical learning and skills training across various areas of medical education, including anatomy, physiology, microbiology, parasitology, anatomical pathology, and histology. Their activities involved several educational facilities and laboratories, allowing them to connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications. The Skills Laboratory also provided an opportunity for students to develop essential clinical skills as part of their medical training. The program highlighted the importance of learning through international academic exchange. By experiencing a different educational and cultural environment, the students gained broader perspectives on medical education while strengthening their knowledge and practical competencies. The Summer Semester concluded with a farewell ceremony on August 28, attended by AJCUI Rector Prof. Dr. dr. Yuda Turana, Sp.S(K), Vice Rector of UCT’s Faculty of Medical Sciences Rev. Fr. Graciano Santos Barros, and Vice Dean of FKIK AJCUI Dr. dr. Lilis, Sp.PA, M.Kes. The closing marked the completion of the students’ academic experience and reaffirmed both institutions’ commitment to maintaining and strengthening their international collaboration. (RBA)