Palu – The Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muhammadiyah (Unismuh) Palu, today, Monday (September 29, 2025), held a technical guidance program on faculty management. The event was also marked by the signing of a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) between the Faculty of Medicine, Unismuh Palu, and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FKIK), Unismuh Makassar.

The event, held at the Unismuh Palu campus, was attended by faculty leaders, lecturers, and representatives from Unismuh Makassar. An academic atmosphere prevailed as both parties discussed strategic steps to improve the quality of medical education within Muhammadiyah institutions.

Dean of FKIK Unismuh Makassar, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK(K), emphasized the importance of inter-campus collaboration within Muhammadiyah. “This cooperation reflects our commitment to ensuring that Muhammadiyah medical students, both in Palu and Makassar, receive quality education that is excellent and competitive,” she stated.

According to Prof. Suryani, the challenges of medical education today are increasingly complex, ranging from accreditation to meeting the standards of medical competencies. Therefore, the synergy between Unismuh Palu and Unismuh Makassar is considered a significant strength in responding to these demands.

“Through this technical guidance, we hope to share experiences, particularly in faculty governance, curriculum development, and strengthening of faculty resources. This is essential to ensure that our medical faculties continue to grow and remain on par with other institutions at the national level,” she added.

In addition to the presentation sessions, the program also featured interactive discussions on strategies for developing medical faculties, ranging from academic management to strengthening networks with teaching hospitals. Participants were actively engaged in providing insights to enrich future collaborative initiatives.

The signing of the Cooperation Agreement between FK Unismuh Palu and FKIK Unismuh Makassar is expected to serve as the foundation for broader collaboration in education, research, and community service. “We believe that together, we can build Muhammadiyah medical faculties that are more advanced, professional, and firmly rooted in Islamic values,” Prof. Suryani concluded.

Bersinergi Tingkatkan Mutu, FKIK Unismuh Makassar – FK Unismuh Palu Gelar Bimtek

Palu – Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Muhammadiyah (Unismuh) Palu hari ini, Senin (29/9/2025), menyelenggarakan bimbingan teknis pengelolaan fakultas. Kegiatan ini dirangkaikan dengan penandatanganan Perjanjian Kerja Sama (PKS) antara Fakultas Kedokteran Unismuh Palu dan Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan (FKIK) Unismuh Makassar.

Acara yang digelar di kampus Unismuh Palu tersebut dihadiri pimpinan fakultas, dosen, dan perwakilan dari Unismuh Makassar. Suasana akademik terasa hangat ketika kedua pihak membahas langkah strategis dalam peningkatan mutu pendidikan kedokteran di lingkungan Muhammadiyah.

Dekan FKIK Unismuh Makassar, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK(K), menyampaikan pentingnya kolaborasi lintas kampus Muhammadiyah. “Kerja sama ini adalah wujud komitmen kita dalam memastikan bahwa mahasiswa kedokteran Muhammadiyah, baik di Palu maupun Makassar, mendapatkan kualitas pendidikan yang unggul dan berdaya saing,” ujarnya.

Menurut Prof. Suryani, tantangan pendidikan kedokteran kini semakin kompleks, mulai dari akreditasi hingga pemenuhan standar kompetensi dokter. Oleh karena itu, sinergi antara Unismuh Palu dan Unismuh Makassar dipandang menjadi kekuatan penting dalam menjawab tuntutan zaman.

“Melalui bimbingan teknis ini, kita berharap dapat berbagi pengalaman, terutama terkait tata kelola fakultas, kurikulum, serta penguatan sumber daya dosen. Hal ini agar fakultas kedokteran kita bisa terus berkembang dan sejajar dengan institusi lain di tingkat nasional,” tambahnya.

Selain sesi pemaparan materi, kegiatan juga diisi dengan diskusi interaktif mengenai strategi pengembangan fakultas kedokteran, mulai dari manajemen akademik hingga penguatan jejaring rumah sakit pendidikan. Peserta terlihat antusias memberikan masukan untuk memperkaya rancangan kerja sama ke depan.

Penandatanganan PKS antara FK Unismuh Palu dan FKIK Unismuh Makassar diharapkan menjadi awal kolaborasi yang lebih luas, baik dalam bidang pendidikan, penelitian, maupun pengabdian masyarakat. “Kami percaya, bersama kita bisa membangun fakultas kedokteran Muhammadiyah yang lebih maju, profesional, dan tetap berlandaskan nilai-nilai Islami,” tutup Prof. Suryani.