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Kastrat de Geneeskunde, a Student Activity Unit (UKM) of the Faculty of Medicine (FK) at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), which focuses on research and scientific endeavors, once again held its annual Medical Sebelas Maret Scientific Competition (MEDSMOTION) 2025. This year's MEDSMOTION carried the theme "Endocrine and Metabolism Nexus: Decoding Complexity, Unlocking Clinical Breakthroughs." The finals of the scientific competition were held in the UNS Tower Ballroom, Ki Hadjar Dewantara Building, from Friday (July 18, 2025) to Sunday (July 20, 2025).

In his remarks, the Chair of the MEDSMOTION 2025 Committee, Muinuddin Adli Robbani, stated that MEDSMOTION 2025 attracted 557 participants from 305 teams from 63 universities across Indonesia.

"This activity began with registration and preliminary rounds in March and continued through the final round this July. Currently, 123 participants from 25 universities have successfully advanced to the final round," Muinuddin explained. 

The advisor of the Faculty of Medicine, UNS, Kastrat, Muthmainah, dr., M.Neurosci., Ph.D., stated that the MEDSMOTION activity also serves as an opportunity for medical students to hone their skills and expand their network with fellow prospective colleagues.

"You should all be proud to have reached this point because, I would say, MEDSMOTION is one of the most prestigious student scientific competitions in Indonesia. But remember, don't be complacent and continue to hone your skills. Challenge yourself frequently by participating in activities like this," he said.

In his remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, UNS, Prof. Dr. Reviono, dr., Sp.P(K), expressed his pride in the participants who had advanced to the final round. He believed that competitions like this were crucial for providing experience.

"Students shouldn't just study; they should join organizations and participate in competitions like this because the experience they gain is invaluable. You can exchange knowledge with participants from other universities and broaden your horizons," Prof. Reviono said.

The MEDSMOTION 2025 series of events began with the Opening Ceremony on the first day, followed by the competition finals on the second day, and concluded on the third day with a city tour of Mangkunegaran Palace and the Triwindu Antique Market.

 

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