Gullas College of Medicine(GCM) continues to expand its global presence as its Chief Executive Consultant, Dr. David Koil Pillai, and Chief Internationalization and Strategics Communications Officer, Dr. Felisse Marianne Z. San Juan, completed a successful visit to Indonesia from November 27 to December 2, 2025.

Invited by Indonesian academic and consular leaders, Dr. Pillai and Dr. San Juan met with top universities across the country to explore strategic partnerships aimed at elevating cross-border medical education and research. The delegation engaged with students, university heads, and international relations officers, creating new avenues for collaboration between the Philippines and the Republic of Indonesia.

During their visit, GCM and several well-known institutions in Indonesia discussed the areas for collaboration including student and faculty exchange program, joint research and publication opportunities, shared use of facilities and laboratories, collaborative academic conferences, and offering GCM’s Medicine program to prospective Indonesian students.

Dr. Pillai highlighted his goal to continuously offer GCM’s Medicine Program with affordable fees, state-of-the-art facilities, and high-quality education to aspiring medical students not just in the Philippines, but internationally. To add up, Dr. San Juan emphasised that the engagement aligns with the GCM’s mission to nurture globally competitive medical professionals and broaden international academic reach.

This initiative marks a significant step in building stronger academic bridges between the two countries and opening doors for a broader ASEAN cooperation in medical education and research. As GCM continues to champion global perspectives in the field of medical education, its leadership remains dedicated to creating international alliances that will benefit the current and future generations of healthcare professionals. The visit concluded with a tour in one of Indonesia’s esteemed medical schools and discussions about the institutions’ commitment to collaboration and mutual growth.