Surakarta, January 15, 2024 – Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta held Structured Oral Clinical Assessment (SOCA) for the odd semester of academic year 2023/2024. This practical exam was held from Wednesday, January 3, 2024, to Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the Soelastri Dental and Oral Hospital (RSGM).
SOCA is one of a series of end-of-semester evaluations that apply to all classes and active students at FKG UMS. This activity aims to measure students’ clinical abilities in applying the knowledge that has been obtained during one semester.
Dwi Kurniawati, MPH, as the Chief Executive of SOCA, explained that this exam involves all semester levels and is a means to identify the potential and development needs of students in the field of practicum and SkillsLab dentistry. “SOCA is an assessment that covers the practical aspects of each student.
Throughout the implementation, FKG UMS students faced a series of practical examinations involving clinical situations. RSGM Soelastri, with its modern facilities, was chosen as the ideal venue to comprehensively assess the students’ practical skills.
The students are now awaiting the announcement of the SOCA results, which will hopefully provide an overview of the development of their clinical skills as well as a foothold for further improvement in their academic journey at FKG UMS.