The Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Natural Sciences (FIKKIA) Banyuwangi has successfully held the “On the Job Training (OJT) at FIKKIA
Universitas Airlangga.” This program is the initial result of a collaboration between the College of Veterinary Medicine, Central Mindanao University (CMU) and the Veterinary Medicine Study Program at FIKKIA. Conducted from April 22 to May 10, 2024, the program provided CMU students with the opportunity to engage in various practical activities designed to expand their knowledge and skills in the field of veterinary medicine.
CMU students involved in these activities were Bernard Vincent Diaz Calo, Kyla Gabas, Hannah Portia Luberas, Jeila Golosino, Leralyn Gonzales, and Lourdes Faye Cablay. They are students in the internship phase in Veterinary Medicine in the Philippines. The On the Job Training (OJT) activities included microbiological analysis, molecular diagnostics, animal product processing, veterinary health examinations, and parasitology examinations on wild animals. Furthermore, they studied reproductive diagnostics, artificial insemination, conservation in Baluran National Park, and a computer-based final exam (CBT).
Bernard Vincent Diaz Carlo admitted that he gained a lot of new knowledge and experience at FIKKIA. He also enjoyed the opportunity to visit several tourist attractions in Banyuwangi, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. Meanwhile, Lourdes Faye Cablay reported that on May 17, 2024, they presented a narrative report of activities during the OJT to Jose M Obedencio Jr as Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Central Mindanao University. “Dr. Jose was very enthusiastic to hear about our experiences. Thank you to the lecturers and students of FIKKIA. We are very grateful for this experience,” she said.
With the end of the OJT program, FIKKIA UNAIR and CMU have successfully built a strong foundation for collaboration in Veterinary Medicine. This program\'s success not only enriched the students’ knowledge and skills but also strengthened the academic collaboration between the two institutions. Dr Aditya Yudhana hoped that this collaboration could continue and develop. It can, in particular, benefit students and the veterinary world, both in Indonesia and the Philippines.
