Proud Achievements of the Psychiatry Specialist Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University

Proud Achievements of the Psychiatry Specialist Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University


The Psychiatry Specialist Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, has implemented the Tri Dharma of Higher Education by achieving several outstanding achievements at several regional, national, and international meetings, including:


1. Regional Scientific Meeting (PIR) of the Indonesian Psychiatric Association (PDSKJI) Yogyakarta-Solo-Semarang (Joglosemar), July 25-26, 2025. At the Symposium and Workshop, themed "Comprehensive and Holistic Approach: Religion/Spiritual and Electrophysiology" at the Patra Hotel, Semarang, a PPDS student, Dr. Komang Wiswa Mitra Kenwa, with an oral presentation entitled "Melik Spirituality in Balinese Culture: Between Meaning, Stigma, and Psychiatric Interpretation" under the guidance of Dr. I Gede Basudewa, Sp.KJ (K). and Dr. dr. Luh Nyoman Alit Aryani, Sp.KJ., Subsp. Ad. (K)., won second place in the oral presentation category.

2. The Regional Scientific Meeting (PIR) of the Indonesian Society of Mental Health (PDSKJI) for the Bali–Denpasar–NTB Region, in collaboration with the Geriatric Psychiatry and Culture Section, August 28–30, 2025, at the Prime Park Hotel & Convention Lombok, with the main theme: "Cultural Implications for the Life and Mental Health of the Elderly in the Era of Globalization." At the scientific forum, students from the Psychiatry Specialist Program at the Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, won three major awards:

2nd Place for Oral Presentation by Dr. I Komang Ana Mahardika

Title: The Effectiveness of Rejang Dance in Improving Quality of Life, Happiness, and Reducing Symptoms of Depression in the Elderly (RCT Study) with Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Cokorda Bagus Jaya Lesmana, dr., Sp.K.J., Subsp.K.(K), MARS, Ni Ketut Sri Diniari, dr., Sp.K.J., Subsp.Ger.(K), Dr. Luh Nyoman Alit Aryani, dr., Sp.K.J., Subsp.Ad.(K), Bagus Surya Kusumadewa, dr., Sp.K.J.(K)


1st Place for Poster Presentation by Dr. Rini Trisnowati

Title: From Anti-Aging to Psychiatry: The Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin as a Therapy for Depression – A Meta-Analysis Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Cokorda Bagus Jaya Lesmana, dr., Sp.K.J., Subsp.K.(K), MARS


2nd Place Poster Presentation by Dr. Yudha Anggoro Kawi

Title: Psychosis in the Elderly Due to Artificial Intelligence: A Systematic Review of Technology-Induced Psychotic Disorders in the Elderly in the Digital Age

Supervisor: Dr. Anak Ayu Sri Wahyuni, Sp.K.J.(K)

3. International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) Regional Conference, September 16-18, 2025. The conference theme was "Pioneering Addiction Science for Global Impact: Innovate, Integrate, Sustain," attended by representatives from 21 countries at the Kartika Plaza Hotel, Kuta. Dr. Savitri Yuanita, a Psychiatric Student of the Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, won 3rd place for her poster presentation entitled: "From Trauma to Trial: A Review of Childhood Trauma and Substance Abuse Risk in Children in Conflict with the Law." Supervisors: Dr. dr. Anak Ayu Sri Wahyuni, Sp.K.J.(K) and Dr. Luh Nyoman Alit Aryani, dr., Sp.K.J., Subsp.Ad.(K)

4. The PDSKJI National Congress (Konas) took place from November 6-9, 2025, at the Claro Hotel, Makassar, with the theme "Strengthening the Role of Psychiatrists Amidst Global Disruption in Achieving Golden Indonesia 2045: Ethical, Technological, Social, Demographic, and Urbanization Challenges." The PPDS Psychiatry students from the Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, won three of the best posters out of 90 presented. They were:


Dr. Anindya

Poster Title: Neuropsychiatric Manifestations of Hypothalamic Hamartoma in Children: A Case Report with Supervisors: I Gusti Ayu Indah Ardani, dr., Sp.K.J., Subsp.A.R.(K), Dr. I Gusti Ayu Trisna Windiani, dr., Sp.A., Subsp.TKPS(K), I Gusti Agung Ngurah Sugitha Adnyana, dr., Sp.A., Subsp.TKPS.(K), and Dr. Anak Ayu Sri Wahyuni, dr., Sp.KJ.(K)


Dr. Hanadhia Irbah Hasinawati

Title: Case Series: The Effect of Using Virtual Reality Mindfulness Meditation on Reducing Anxiety Levels in Patients in the Geriatrics Clinic at Wangaya Regional Hospital

Supervisors: Dr. Putu Belly Sutrisna, dr., Sp.KJ, S.Kom., and Dr. Lely Setyawati Kurniawan, dr., Sp.KJ, Subsp.F.(K), M.H.Kes.


Dr. Nyoman Angga Pramaharta Darma,

Poster Title: The Role of Gut Microbiota in the Regulation of Brain Function and Mental Health: A Systematic Review, Supervisor: Dr. Ida Aju Kusuma Wardani, dr., Sp.K.J., Subsp.K.L.(K), MARS and I Gusti Ayu Indah. Ardani, dr., Sp.K.J., Subsp.A.R.(K)