Psychiatry Residency Program at the Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University (FK Unud), Achieves National Recognition by Securing Second and Third Places in the National Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Psychiatry Residency Program at the Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University (FK Unud), Achieves National Recognition by Securing Second and Third Places in the National Computer-Based Test (CBT)


The Psychiatry Residency Program at the Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University (FK Unud), has once again achieved a commendable milestone in the National Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Psychiatry, held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the FK Unud CBT Center. In this examination, two participants from FK Unud—Dr. Maria Lisdiana and Dr. Monica Sandra—secured the second and third highest scores, with 93 and 92 points, respectively.


This accomplishment serves as an academic milestone for the FK Unud Psychiatry Residency Program and reflects the institution’s commitment to maintaining educational quality, enhancing the competencies of its trainees, and preparing professional, competitive psychiatrists for the national stage.


The examination is part of the academic competency evaluation for psychiatry residents, designed to assess their mastery of knowledge and their readiness in accordance with national standards for specialist medical education. Eight candidates from FK Unud participated in the National CBT: Dr. Herman Yosef, Dr. Maria Lisdiana, Dr. Saiful Bahri, Dr. Ida Ayu Putu Lely Wiryanti, Dr. Monica Sandra, Dr. Deedee Norma Yanti Henukh, Dr. N. Guruh Dirga Saputra, and Dr. I Komang Ana Mahardika.


The administration of this examination was overseen by Prof. Dr. dr. Cokorda Bagus Jaya Lesmana, Sp.K.J., Subsp.K.(K), MARS, in his capacity as the Coordinator of the Psychiatry Residency Program at FK Unud. I Gusti Ayu Indah Ardani, Sp.K.J., Subsp.A.R.(K), Head of the Department of Psychiatry at the Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University (FK Unud), along with Prof. Dr. dr. Cokorda Bagus Jaya Lesmana, Sp.K.J., Subsp.K.(K), MARS, noted that the achievements of the two participants are the result of a continuous educational process, supported by the commitment of the students and faculty, as well as an academic environment that fosters ongoing competency development.


“The success of our two students in reaching the national top ten is an achievement worthy of appreciation. This accomplishment not only reflects the individuals' academic abilities but also serves as motivation for the study program to continue enhancing the quality of learning, mentorship, and evaluation within the psychiatry residency training,” stated Prof. Dr. Cokorda Bagus Jaya Lesmana, dr., Sp.K.J., Subsp.K.(K), MARS.


Echoing this sentiment, the Head of the Department of Psychiatry at FK Unud, dr. I Gusti Ayu Indah Ardani, Sp.K.J., Subsp.A.R.(K), emphasized that academic achievement is a key indicator in the development of high-quality residency education—one that must be balanced with clinical competence, professionalism, and integrity in the provision of mental health services.


In addition to the students' academic success, faculty members from FK Unud also contributed to the administration of the national Computer-Based Test (CBT). Dr. Luh Nyoman Alit Aryani, dr., Sp.K.J., Subsp.Ad.(K)—a lecturer within the Psychiatry Residency Program at FK Unud—served as a CBT proctor at the Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University (FK UNAIR). The examination was coordinated by Dr. Anak Agung Ngurah Andika Damar Negara, Sp.K.J., in his capacity as Chair of the Psychiatry CBT Examination Committee, under the supervision of Ilhamnuddin, M.Sc., M.Kes., Ph.D., Sp.K.J., who served as the Central Supervisor. Local supervision was carried out by Dr. dr. Anak Ayu Sri Wahyuni, Sp.K.J.(K), and Dr. I Gusti Agung Ayu Widyarini, Sp.K.J. The involvement of both central and local supervisors is essential to ensuring that the examination is conducted objectively, orderly, and transparently, while upholding academic integrity in accordance with the regulations governing national examinations.


Through the administration of the National CBT Examination and the achievements of its trainees, the Psychiatry Specialist Study Program at the Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University (FK Unud), reaffirms its commitment to continuously enhancing the quality of education, fostering a culture of academic excellence, and contributing to the development of competent and professional psychiatrists—prepared to address the challenges of mental healthcare in Indonesia.