On September 15, 2023, in Japan, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) UNISMUH Makassar signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) formalizing a strategic collaboration with Hiroshima University Hospital (HU Hospital) Japan. Both institutions share a common vision to advance the field of emergency medicine through the soon-to-be-launched Specialization Program in Emergency Medicine at FMHS Unismuh Makassar.

The signing of this LoI marks a historic milestone in international healthcare cooperation, with the primary goal of enhancing the quality of education, research, and development at FMHS Unismuh Makassar. The LoI was signed by Mr. Yoshiki Kudo, M.D., D. Phil, the Director of HU Hospital, and Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK(K), the Dean of FMHS, accompanied by Prof. Husni Tanra.

HU Hospital, as a renowned healthcare institution in Japan, boasts a strong reputation in medical practice, research, and education. With the signing of this LoI, FMHS Unismuh Makassar hopes to leverage HU Hospital’s expertise and experience in developing a high-quality Specialization Program in Emergency Medicine.

Dean Prof. Suryani As’ad stated, “This collaboration is a significant step towards realizing FMHS Unismuh Makassar’s vision to become a leading faculty of medicine in the field of emergency medicine by 2025. We are confident that the synergy between FMHS Unismuh Makassar and HU Hospital Japan will bring great benefits to the advancement of medical science in both countries.”

As part of this collaboration, HU Hospital is expected to play a supervisory role in the establishment of the Specialization Program in Emergency Medicine at FMHS Unismuh Makassar. This will ensure that the program meets international standards and provides high-quality education to students.

Through this LoI, FMHS Unismuh Makassar and HU Hospital Japan are committed to supporting and strengthening efforts to improve public healthcare services, especially in emergency situations. This collaboration also paves the way for joint research projects that can make a positive contribution to the advancement of medical science.

With this step, FMHS Unismuh Makassar and HU Hospital Japan demonstrate their commitment to advancing the field of emergency medicine and expanding the horizons of education and research in both countries. It is hoped that the outcomes of this collaboration will bring great benefits to the field of healthcare, and prepare a generation of high-quality doctors for a better future.