by Muhammad Prima Cakra
Randana (AMSA-Indonesia)
On
26-28 January 2018 AMDA (Association of Medical Doctor of Asia) held Conference
for Asia Chapter 2018. The writer at once Liaison Officer to AMDA, AMSA
International are invited to attend the event as a guest. It’s an honor for me
could represent our lovely organization. AMDA Conference held in Hotel Sentral,
Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Beside me Overall Chairperson AMSA
International, Wong Soon Kuen also present. At this conference, AMDA would like
to review the progress of their recent efforts, including Global Partnership for Sustainable Peace (GPSP) as well as AMDA
Platform for Nankai Trough Earthquake Disaster, and extend these ideas to their
new concept “World Platform for Disaster Medicine” which will help consolidate
their footsteps in the years to come.
Participants
of the conference are AMDA Headquarter,
Chairperson of AMDA Chapters, partners, AMSA International, and AMSA-Japan. Activity
started with the chapter’s
accountability report. Every AMDA Chapter shares their activity yearly. So much positive action did by AMDA. Not only
disaster relief, but also humanitarian aid
for society. Second agenda was recalling AMDA’s GPSP (Global
Partnership for Sustainable Peace) and their philosophy by AMDA
Headquarter. Which presented by their founder. Did you know if the founder of AMSA International and AMDA is same?
Yes, he is Dr Shigeru Suganami. Luckily,
I have a picture with him. Third, AMDA partner such as the
Fukuyama Hospital Institute give a speech regarding their
association and promotion. Last but not least AMSA group (AMSA International,
AMSA-Japan, and AMSA AC) are given an opportunity. Wong Soon Kuen (Ken) share
about what AMSA International is, executive committee, and subsidiaries.
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| Selfie with dr Shigeru Suganami |
In this occasion, both AMSA International and AMDA improve their
partnership. Even create AMDA-AMSA relation Standing Committee. Aims to enhance
cooperation and bridge relationships. The Chairperson is Dr Jongmin Lee from
AMDA Korea who also AMSA Alumni. Me and Ken becomes member of AMDA-AMSA group. Furthermore,
there are an update from Triple A (AMSA, AMDA, AMSA AC) Partnership Program, which
presented by Dr Mami Hirota from AMDA Singapore. Nearest project will be held
in Nepal. The participant is coming from National University of Singapore’s
medical student. Good luck for delegates!
At welcoming dinner, everybody shows their talent. An event that writer
never imagined. Everyone who involved in conference proudly presents their
culture. Dancing, singing, and playing instruments. Honestly, I love the traditional
song from Sri Langka. Rhythm and musical mode made me feel happy. The writer
thinks it’s a big chance for cultural exchange. Beside entertainment session, the
writer learns so much from a participant who definitely more experienced. They
share idea how to build relationship between the association and create good
partnership. Dr Sadar Abdun Nayeem from AMDA Bangladesh become moderator of the
two days conference. Organized agenda and on time he managed to hold. Last, we
hope AMDA could maintain even improve their positive action. What they did for
society was really great. Then hope AMSA-AMDA partnership becomes stronger than
before. Because we have the same dream to create a better future. Thank you
very much 😊
