UNAIR NEWS – Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences (FIKKIA) Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) held an Inauguration and Oath-Taking Ceremony for the Second Cohort of Veterinarians, on Monday, September 28, 2026. This ceremony took place at the Shaba Swagata Blambangan Hall, Banyuwangi.
This inauguration marked a milestone for graduates of the Veterinary Medicine Professional Education program as they entered the professional world. A total of 24 veterinarians who were sworn in had taken the Veterinary Medicine Professional Education Competency Exam on May 18, 2026.
The Dean of UNAIR FIKKIA, Dr Rahadian Indarto Susilo dr Sp BS (K), directly led this ceremony. The series of the event began with a Gandrung Banyuwangi dance performance, followed by the inauguration and oath-taking ceremony.
24 Veterinarians officially take professional oath
The Study Program Coordinator of Veterinary Medicine Professional Education program, drh Amung Logam Saputro MSi, led the oath-taking ceremony. After taking the oath, the veterinarians signed the oath certificate and received their pins as newly licensed veterinarians.
The ceremony continued with the singing of Mars Perhimpunan Dokter Hewan Indonesia (PDHI) and remarks from several speakers, one of them was the Secretary General of the PDHI Executive Board, drh Andi Wijanarko MM. In his remarks, he encouraged the newly licensed veterinarians to make PDHI a place to learn, uphold the integrity, and build the future of Indonesian veterinary medicine.
“PDHI is our home, a place to learn, to uphold the dignity of the profession and future of veterinarians,” he said.
Upholding knowledge and integrity
Drh Andi Wijanarko MM also urged the veterinarians to expand their knowledge and to remain humble in the practice of their profession. He emphasized the importance of the learning process as a foundation for their professional journey.
“Be a knowledgeable veterinarian, remain humble, and keep learning to prepare yourself.”
He also welcomed the graduates as members of the Indonesian veterinary community. Wijanarko hoped the graduates will continue to thrive and contribute to safeguarding public health, including both animal and human health.
The ceremony then continued with the awarding of honors to the top graduates, the handing over of veterinary professional certificates, and the screening of a video highlighting the educational journey of the veterinarians. This inauguration and oath-taking ceremony marked the beginning of the professional journey of 24 veterinarians from the second cohort of UNAIR FIKKIA.
Author: Zahwa Yasmina Fajri
Editor: Ragil Kukuh Imanto
