Dr. Gia Urges 2026 Freshmen of UIN Jakarta’s Medical Faculty to Prioritize Empathy and Humanity
Auditorium Prof. MK Tadjudin Auditorium, UIN Online News – Dr. Gia Pratama Putra attended as a guest speaker for a talk show during the 2026 Academic and Student Culture Orientation (PBAK) for incoming freshmen at the Faculty of Medicine (FK), UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. The talk show, themed "The Human Side of Medicine," was held at the Prof. MK Tadjudin Auditorium on Friday (August 28, 2026).
Dr. Gia Pratama Putra, Head of the Emergency Department at Prikasih Hospital, is widely recognized as a health education influencer through his Instagram account (@giapratamamd), which boasts 3.1 million followers. Opening his presentation, he simplified the biological mechanisms of the human body using an analogy of inter-organ communication among the heart, lungs, kidneys, and brain.
“The heart, lungs, and other organs do not speak a verbal language, yet they constantly communicate with one another to sustain our lives. The lungs converse with the kidneys, as do other organs. Therefore, we ought to love our bodies, just as we love the heart that works tirelessly to pump blood throughout our entire system,” he stated.
During his address, dr. Gia also provided educational insights on hypertension—a major health concern in Indonesia. He explained that blood pressure regulation is closely tied to the balance of water and salt in the body.
“Excessive consumption of salty snacks causes sodium to accumulate in blood vessels, drawing water volume and triggering a rise in blood pressure. Consequently, the initial management for hypertension patients is not immediate reliance on medication, but rather reducing excessive salt intake and high-sodium foods, such as salted fish or salted eggs,” explained dr. Gia.
Furthermore, he reminded prospective doctors—particularly the new students of UIN Jakarta—about the importance of understanding patients holistically and humanely in clinical practice. In his view, a physician’s duty extends beyond treating physical ailments; it requires empathy to understand each patient's background and unique needs.
“As future doctors, we will interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds and personalities. Avoid judging patients; instead, bring empathy to every interaction,” dr. Gia emphasized.
In closing, dr. Gia highlighted that the functioning of body organs serves as a metaphor for the students' academic journey. The body cannot function if reduced to a single organ.
“Just like all of you—coming from public high schools, vocational schools, or Islamic boarding schools—you have now merged into a single community at FK UIN Jakarta. You must adapt, collaborate in goodness, and support each other throughout the learning process, because even a doctor will always rely on collaboration with other healthcare professionals,” he added.
He also advised the 2026 FK UIN Jakarta freshmen to prioritize emotional intelligence and personal integrity before embarking on their medical careers, especially when dealing with emotional outbursts.
“Focus on becoming a good person before becoming a doctor. If you experience a burst of emotion, pause for 90 seconds. Spend those 90 seconds reciting istighfar (seeking forgiveness). Life is far too precious to spend in anger, especially considering that human mortality is 100 percent. Life may not be entirely ideal, but the fact that we have survived to this day is a achievement worth being grateful for,” he concluded.