General Information
Pediatric is a specialization of medicine that is related to infant and children. The word pediatric is taken from two words of Ancient Greek. “Paidi” means child and “iatros” means doctor. most of the pediatricians are the member of Indonesian Association of Pediatric (Ikatan Dokter Anak Indonesia), American Academy of Pediatrics, Canadian Pediatric Society or other organizations. Abraham Jacobi is the founding father of pediatric.
Pediatric is different from adult medicine. The difference in body size and maturity of development has made child health become a specialization. The smaller size of infant has different physiological aspect from the adult. Other medical aspects that affected are congenital defect, oncology and immunology. Simply, treating a young patient is not the same as treating the “small version” of adult patient. Childhood is the period of growth, development and maturity for all body organs.
In the 19th century, one of five children died before reaching age 5 years old. Most of the deaths were caused by infectious disease. Now, some of the deaths are prevented by treating the disease whenever it occurs. It can be done through immunization.
Pediatrician tries to prevent disease and other injuries before it occurs. Pediatrician educates parents about safety and nutrition. Pediatrician teaches the older children about avoiding injury or alcohol and tobacco addiction. Childhood is a transition period, prevention is the main concern of pediatric.
FKUI Department of Pediatric aims to extend excellent service that guarantee the satisfaction of stakeholder, achievement of internationally recognized education level, realization of medical research, creating accountable, fair and transparent management as well as the formation of pediatrician center with international standard.
Divisions
There are 14 divisions in FKUI Department of Pediatric which include:
Public Service
Expertise
Department of Pediatrics
Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia
Rumah Sakit Cipto Mangunkusumo
Jl. Salemba Raya No. 6, Jakarta Pusat 10430
Tel. +62-21-3907742
Fax. +62-21-3907743