UNAIR Clinical Pathology Residents Complete Clinical Attachment At IPPT, USM

BERTAM, PENANG, May 19 2025

Four medical specialists in training from the Clinical Pathology Residency Program (PPDS) at Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR),Surabaya Indonesia, have successfully completed a two-week clinical attachment at the Advanced Laboratory,Pusat Perubatan Universiti Sains Malaysia Bertam (PPUSMB), IPPT, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

Held from 19 to 30 May 2025, the program offered the residents an immersive experience in advanced diagnostic methodologies, translational clinical research, and laboratory-based medical practices within a dynamic Malaysian healthcare environment.

The participating residents were:

• Dr. Erro Bagus Ziefrizal
• Dr. Fransiska Jaya Pranata
• Dr. Alvin Hartanto Kurniawan
• Dr. Nur Chumairoh

Throughout the attachment, the residents engaged in a broad range of academic and clinical activities, including hands-on training in molecular and immunology diagnostics, transfusion medicine, and exposure to cutting-edge laboratory technologies. They also took part in case-based clinical discussions and interdisciplinary rounds alongside local postgraduate trainees and research fellows.

The attachment was coordinated by IPPT’s academic and clinical team, reinforcing the institute’s commitment to fostering a translational approach to medicine—where laboratory science is seamlessly integrated with patient care. “This attachment aims to provide international medical trainees with early exposure to interdisciplinary research and innovative diagnostic strategies that bridge the gap between clinical and laboratory medicine,” said Dr. Nur Arzuar Abdul Rahim, coordinator of the program at IPPT.

This collaborative program marks a significant step in strengthening academic and institutional ties between IPPT, USM and UNAIR, laying the groundwork for future partnerships in medical education, training, and research.