Makassar – A proud achievement was once again attained by members of the Medical and Research Community (MARC), Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muhammadiyah (FK Unismuh) Makassar, at the Ar-Razi Competition 2025.

The MARC team, consisting of Ikhwandi Chandra Nugraha, Faturrahman Syam Asa Sofyan, and Rivgi Afandy Ramadhan, successfully won 2nd Place in the Educational Video category, while Nur Ainun also participated as a delegate in the Scientific Essay competition. This accomplishment stands as tangible proof of MARC FK Unismuh’s consistency in nurturing outstanding students in both academic research and creative educational media.

The Medical Ar-Razi Research Community (MARC 2025) was officially opened through a Welcoming Party held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Grand Immawan Ballroom, Makassar, South Sulawesi. Carrying the theme “Neuropsychiatry: Building a Resilient Mental Health Future through Deep Understanding and Innovative Holistic Interventions in Neurobiological and Psychological Aspects”, the event welcomed 57 finalists from 12 universities across Indonesia.

The opening ceremony was attended by several university officials, including the Vice Rector III of Unismuh Makassar, Dr. H. Mawardi Pewangi, M.Pd.I; Vice Dean I of FKIK Unismuh; Vice Dean III of FKIK Unismuh, Dr. Asdar Tajuddin, Sp.B; MARC FK Unismuh advisors; the President of BEM FK Unismuh; as well as representatives of other student organizations.

In his remarks, the MARC FK Unismuh advisor emphasized full support for the event. “As an advisor, I fully support the Ar-Razi Competition 2025 and hope this competition will continue to grow in the future,” he stated.

Similarly, Vice Dean III FKIK Unismuh, Dr. Asdar Tajuddin, Sp.B, warmly welcomed the finalists. “Welcome to all finalists. We fully support this competition and hope you can all compete with great enthusiasm,” he said.

Vice Rector III, Dr. H. Mawardi Pewangi, M.Pd.I, also expressed his high appreciation. “Unismuh Makassar greatly appreciates activities like this. Let this event not only be a place to compete but also a means to strengthen friendship among students from various universities,” he conveyed.

The event was then officially opened with the striking of a gong by the Vice Rector III, accompanied by the Vice Dean I and III of FKIK Unismuh, the President of BEM FK, the Chairperson of the Ar-Razi Competition Committee, and the Chairperson of MARC FK Unismuh.

In his speech, the Chairperson of MARC FK Unismuh stated, “Through this competition, we hope to nurture young generations who are creative, globally minded, and ready to become agents of change in the health sector. Compete with your best innovation and achieve the highest accomplishments.”

Meanwhile, the Chairperson of the Ar-Razi Competition 2025 Committee closed his speech with a motivational message: “Welcome to Makassar. Enjoy the competition. May we all gain valuable experiences. Let us embrace these inspiring days with a spirit of sportsmanship,” he said.

With this early achievement in the competition series, MARC FK Unismuh further solidifies its role as a platform for innovative, high-achieving students ready to compete at the national level.

Prestasi Anggota MARC FK Unismuh di Ajang Ar-Razi Competition 2025

Makassar – Prestasi membanggakan kembali diraih oleh anggota Medical and Research Community (MARC) Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Muhammadiyah (FK Unismuh) Makassar dalam ajang Ar-Razi Competition 2025.

Tim MARC yang beranggotakan Ikhwandi Chandra Nugraha, Faturrahman Syam Asa Sofyan, dan Rivgi Afandy Ramadhan sukses meraih Juara 2 kategori Video Edukasi, sementara Nur Ainun turut menjadi delegasi lomba cabang esai ilmiah. Capaian ini menjadi bukti nyata konsistensi MARC FK Unismuh dalam melahirkan mahasiswa berprestasi di bidang ilmiah maupun kreativitas media edukasi.

Ajang Medical Ar-Razi Research Community (MARC 2025) sendiri resmi dibuka melalui acara Welcoming Party yang digelar pada Kamis, 4 September 2025, di Ballroom Grand Immawan, Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan. Mengusung tema “Neuropsychiatry: Building a Resilient Mental Health Future through Deep Understanding and Innovative Holistic Interventions in Neurobiological and Psychological Aspects”, acara ini diikuti oleh 57 finalis dari 12 universitas di seluruh Indonesia.

Acara pembukaan dihadiri oleh sejumlah pejabat kampus, di antaranya Wakil Rektor III Unismuh Makassar, Dr. H. Mawardi Pewangi, M.Pd.I; Wakil Dekan I FKIK Unismuh; Wakil Dekan III FKIK Unismuh, dr. Asdar Tajuddin, Sp.B; pembina MARC FK Unismuh; Ketua BEM FK Unismuh; serta perwakilan lembaga kemahasiswaan lainnya.

Dalam sambutannya, Pembina MARC FK Unismuh menegaskan dukungannya terhadap keberlangsungan kegiatan ini. “Sebagai Pembina, saya mendukung penuh Ar-Razi Competition 2025 dan berharap kompetisi ini dapat terus berkembang di masa depan,” ujarnya.

Hal senada disampaikan Wakil Dekan III FKIK Unismuh, dr. Asdar Tajuddin, Sp.B. yang menyambut para finalis dengan hangat. “Selamat datang kepada para finalis. Kami mendukung penuh kegiatan kompetisi ini dan semoga kalian semua dapat berkompetisi dengan semangat yang tinggi,” ucapnya.

Wakil Rektor III, Dr. H. Mawardi Pewangi, M.Pd.I, juga memberikan apresiasi yang tinggi. “Unismuh Makassar sangat mengapresiasi kegiatan seperti ini. Jadikanlah ajang ini tidak hanya untuk berlomba, tetapi juga mempererat silaturahmi antar mahasiswa dari berbagai universitas,” tuturnya.

Acara kemudian dibuka secara resmi dengan pemukulan gong oleh Wakil Rektor III, didampingi oleh Wakil Dekan I dan III FKIK Unismuh, Ketua BEM FK, Ketua Panitia, dan Ketua MARC FK Unismuh.

Ketua MARC FK Unismuh dalam sambutannya menyampaikan, “Melalui kompetisi ini, kami berharap dapat melahirkan generasi muda yang kreatif, berwawasan global, dan siap menjadi agent of change di bidang kesehatan. Selamat bertanding, tunjukkan inovasi terbaik Anda, dan raih prestasi setinggi-tingginya.”

Sementara itu, Ketua Panitia Ar-Razi Competition 2025 menambahkan, “Selamat datang di Makassar. Selamat berkompetisi. Semoga kita semua mendapatkan pengalaman yang berharga. Mari kita sambut hari-hari penuh inspirasi dan kompetisi yang sportif,” ungkapnya menutup sambutan.

Dengan torehan prestasi di awal rangkaian kompetisi ini, MARC FK Unismuh semakin meneguhkan posisinya sebagai wadah mahasiswa yang inovatif, prestatif, dan siap bersaing di tingkat nasional.