Dive Into Persevering Momentous Skill in Exchange (DOPAMINE)

DOPAMINE (Dive Into Persevering Momentous Skill in Exchange) is a community development initiated by SCOPE CIMSA-BEM KM FK Unand that aimed at preparing medical students who are interested in participating in student exchange programs. We intended to enhance participant’s knowledge and skills in writing motivation letters and improving their English proficiency through series of intervention.

Prior to the interventions, a pre-intervention was held on 7th of September 2024 where members of SCOPE CIMSA-BEM KM FK Unand participated in two trainings that was facilitated by dr. Gilang Dwi Putra and a representative from LB LIA Padang. This session covered essential knowledge about creating an engaging motivation letters and introduction to TOEFL Reading Section basics.

The first intervention took place at Faculty of Medicine Andalas University on 15th of September 2024. For this session, Athaya Nasywa Firdaus, a member of SCOPE CIMSA-BEM KM FK Unand shared her practical tips and guided participants on how to convey their motivations into a motivation letter. The training focused on creating an intriguing narratives that captivates reader’s attention.

On the 5th of October 2024, the second intervention was held via Zoom Meeting, where Muhammad Desto Habibi, a member of SCOPE CIMSA-BEM KM FK Unand, led a training session on TOEFL Reading Section essentials. This session helped them recognize the importance of TOEFL skills for broader communication in the medical field.

By empowering the members with skills in motivation letter writing and TOEFL preparation, SCOPE CIMSA-BEM KM FK Unand continues to support medical students in pursuing international opportunities, advancing their academic journey, and expanding their impact on the global healthcare system.