Arianti Anaya, the ministry's Director General of Health Human Resources, stated on Monday that approximately 3,000 hospitals, including private ones, have expressed interest in joining the network.
"With the expansion of the network coordinated by six designated education hospitals, we can increase the student quota," she explained.
The six hospitals are Harapan Kita Cardiovascular Hospital, National Brain Center Hospital, Soeharso Orthopedic Hospital, Harapan Kita Women and Children Hospital, Cicendo Eye Hospital, and Dharmais Cancer Hospital.
Anaya noted that on Monday, three private hospitals, including the Jakarta Eye Center, submitted requests to join.
She also mentioned that the initial registration accepts around 52 students across six specialties, such as cardiovascular diseases, pediatrics, neurology, and optometry. The ministry plans to add another 52 students in the next semester, bringing the total to 104.
Anaya stated that the ministry is collaborating with the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) to provide financial assistance to students, ranging from Rp5 million to Rp10 million (US$313-US$626), based on their level—junior, intermediate, or senior.
For example, intermediate students will receive Rp7.5 million, while senior students will get Rp10 million. LPDP will contribute Rp5 million, and the remaining amount will be provided by one of the six hospitals.
The ministry recently announced the opening of registration for the program from August 12 to September 8 to address the shortage of specialist doctors in certain regions.
This program is part of the health transformation agenda, focused on improving the referral system and human resources. It complements university-based education, aiming to create equal opportunities and contribute to a healthier Indonesia.
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