[Report] AMDA Conference for Asian Chapter 2018

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.

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 😊