Veterinary Integrity and Skill Improvement (VISI) is an annual event organized by PC IMAKAHI UGM under the Department of Human Resource Development. It aims to introduce various veterinary career opportunities both domestically and internationally, and to raise awareness of the importance of understanding necropsy skills as a fundamental competency for veterinary professionals. This year, VISI carries the theme “The Pulse of Knowledge from What Once Was Silent: A Provision for Veterinary Students’ Career Exploration,” held offline on May 31, 2025, at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada.
VISI consists of two presentation sessions, a Q&A session, and a quiz. This is followed by Kegiatan Belajar Bersama Kastrat (BEBEK) in the form of a necropsy workshop on June 1, 2025. The first session is delivered by drh. Amanda Yonica Poetri Faradifa, with the sub-theme “Exploring Veterinary Career Opportunities at the National and International Scale,” discusses domestic and international career paths in veterinary medicine, as well as the challenges of working in both contexts. The second session is delivered by drh. Woro Danur Wendo, M.Sc., Ph.D., with the sub-theme “Understanding Necropsy Skills and Ethics as Core Competencies in the Veterinary Profession,” which explains the technical aspects of necropsy, ethical practices in conducting necropsy, and its role as a basic professional competency for veterinarians.
Following the event on May 31, 2025, Kegiatan Belajar Bersama Kastrat (BEBEK) continues the next day with a chicken necropsy workshop. Kegiatan Belajar Bersama Kastrat (BEBEK) is organized by PC IMAKAHI UGM under the Strategic Studies Department. The necropsy activity takes place in the Anatomy Department Laboratory of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, and is guided by laboratory assistants from the same department.
Both the main theme and sub-themes of the sessions presented align with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, and SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. Through VISI, students of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Universitas Gadjah Mada received early exposure to the wide range of opportunities available to veterinarians both locally and internationally. The event also aimed to raise awareness and understanding of necropsy skills, including the importance of ethical practices in performing them. Mastering these skills is expected to contribute to animal health and food safety, forming an essential part of the One Health approach that connects human, animal, and environmental health. It is hoped that VISI will broaden students’ perspectives on career possibilities in the veterinary field and enhance their professional competencies. Despite some challenges during the preparation phase, the VISI 2025 unfolded smoothly and successfully, thanks to the unwavering support and collaboration of various parties.
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Contact Person Head Organizer: +62 812-3002-8456 (Neisha Nadine Tamariska Tambun)
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