Students of the Faculty of Medicine (FK), Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar (UNISMUH) once again achieved a notable accomplishment at the An Adventure Towards the Human Body (AORTA) 2026 competition, which was held on 6–8 February 2026 in Makassar. In this national-level anatomy competition, the FK UNISMUH team successfully secured Third Place after passing through a series of highly competitive and challenging selection stages.

The competition was attended by 88 participants from 36 universities across Indonesia. The level of competition was intense from the preliminary stages through to the final round, as each institution sent its best representatives to compete.

The semifinal round was held centrally at the Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, which served as the host institution. At this stage, all qualifying teams were tested through a series of clinical anatomy–based questions and challenges to determine which participants would advance to the final round.

In the final round, the competition format became more complex and collaborative. Challenge stations were distributed across four medical faculties in Makassar: the Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, the Faculty of Medicine, Muslim University of Indonesia, and the Faculty of Medicine, UIN Alauddin Makassar. The starting line and pit stop remained centralized at the Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, while each campus functioned as a challenge station with distinct characteristics and tasks.

The FK UNISMUH Makassar delegation consisted of Andi Rifky Dwi Wanandi (Rifky) as team leader and Muhammad Amrullah (Ulla). They were required to move sequentially from one station to another. Each station presented interactive challenges based on clinical anatomy; successfully completing one stage provided clues leading to the next location. The final ranking was determined based on both the accuracy of answers and the speed in reaching the finish line.

The materials tested covered a wide range of systems, including the neuroendocrine system, gastrohepatoenterology, musculoskeletal system, urology–reproductive system, and cardiorespiratory system. The high level of difficulty required participants not only to understand theoretical concepts but also to integrate anatomical knowledge with clinical applications quickly and accurately.

As the team leader, Rifky stated that the differences in format between the semifinal and final rounds presented unique challenges.

“During the semifinal round, we focused more on accuracy and precision in answering questions at a single location. However, when the final round took place across four different campuses, the challenges increased—we had to manage time effectively, maintain stamina, and remain focused despite moving between locations,” he explained.

He also emphasized the importance of communication and role distribution within the team.

“With 88 participants from 36 universities, the pressure was certainly significant. There were moments when we fell behind, but we chose to remain calm and adjust our strategy at the next station. Our key was consistency until reaching the pit stop,” Rifky added.

The team’s preparation was carried out systematically through regular discussions, integrated practice sessions, and intensive material review prior to the final round. These efforts ultimately resulted in the team securing Third Place in this national-scale competition.

This achievement demonstrates that teamwork, mental resilience, and strong academic preparation can enable students of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar to compete at the national level and bring pride to their institution on a broader stage.

Rifky and Ulla also expressed their gratitude for the support they received from various parties throughout the preparation and competition process. They extended special appreciation to the faculty leadership and particularly to the Head of the Department of Anatomy, dr. Samsani, for his support during the competition.

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Tim FK Unismuh Makassar Sabet Juara 3 pada Ajang Anatomi Nasional AORTA 2026

Mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran (FK) Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar (UNISMUH) kembali mengukir prestasi pada ajang An Adventure Towards the Human Body (AORTA) 2026 yang diselenggarakan pada 6–8 Februari 2026 di Kota Makassar. Dalam kompetisi anatomi tingkat nasional tersebut, tim FK UNISMUH berhasil meraih Juara 3 setelah melalui rangkaian seleksi yang kompetitif dan menantang.

Kompetisi ini diikuti oleh 88 peserta yang berasal dari 36 universitas di seluruh Indonesia. Persaingan berlangsung ketat sejak tahap awal hingga babak puncak, mengingat setiap tim membawa perwakilan terbaik dari institusinya masing-masing.

Babak semifinal dilaksanakan terpusat di Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Hasanuddin sebagai tuan rumah penyelenggara. Pada tahap ini, seluruh tim yang lolos diuji melalui rangkaian soal dan tantangan berbasis anatomi klinis untuk menentukan peserta yang berhak melaju ke babak final.

Memasuki babak final, konsep kompetisi semakin kompleks dan kolaboratif. Pos-pos tantangan disebar di empat fakultas kedokteran di Makassar, yakni Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Hasanuddin, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Muslim Indonesia, dan Fakultas Kedokteran UIN Alauddin Makassar. Garis start dan pit stop tetap dipusatkan di FK Universitas Hasanuddin, sementara setiap kampus menjadi lokasi pos dengan karakter tantangan yang berbeda.

Delegasi FK UNISMUH Makassar yang terdiri atas Andi Rifky Dwi Wanandi (Rifky) selaku ketua tim dan Muhammad Amrullah (Ulla) harus berpindah dari satu pos ke pos lain secara berurutan. Setiap pos menghadirkan tantangan interaktif berbasis anatomi klinis; keberhasilan menyelesaikan satu tahap akan memberikan petunjuk menuju lokasi berikutnya. Penentuan pemenang didasarkan pada ketepatan menjawab serta kecepatan mencapai garis akhir.

Materi yang diujikan mencakup sistem neuroendokrin, gastrohepatoenterologi, muskuloskeletal, urologi-reproduksi, hingga kardiorespirasi. Tingkat kesulitan yang tinggi menuntut peserta tidak hanya memahami konsep teoritis, tetapi juga mampu mengintegrasikan anatomi dengan aplikasi klinis secara cepat dan akurat.

Sebagai ketua tim, Rifky menilai bahwa perbedaan format antara semifinal dan final memberikan tantangan tersendiri. “Saat semifinal, kami lebih fokus pada ketepatan dan ketelitian dalam menjawab soal di satu lokasi. Namun ketika final berlangsung di empat kampus berbeda, tantangannya bertambah—kami harus mengatur waktu, menjaga stamina, serta tetap fokus meski berpindah tempat,” ujarnya.
Ia juga menekankan pentingnya komunikasi dan pembagian peran dalam tim. “Dengan 88 peserta dari 36 universitas, tekanan tentu terasa. Kami sempat menghadapi momen tertinggal, tetapi kami memilih tetap tenang dan memperbaiki strategi di pos berikutnya. Kunci kami adalah konsistensi hingga mencapai pit stop,” tambah Rifky.

Persiapan dilakukan secara terstruktur melalui diskusi rutin, latihan soal terpadu, serta penguatan materi menjelang babak final. Upaya tersebut membuahkan hasil dengan diraihnya Juara 3 pada kompetisi berskala nasional ini.
Prestasi tersebut menjadi bukti bahwa kerja sama, ketahanan mental, serta kesiapan akademik yang matang mampu membawa mahasiswa FK UNISMUH Makassar bersaing secara nasional dan mengharumkan nama institusi di tingkat yang lebih luas

Rifky dan Ulla juga mengucapkan banyak terima kasih kepada suport dari berbagai pihak mulai dari persiapan sampai berlangsungnya lomba, ucapan terima kasih di berikan kepada pimpinan fakultas dan terutama kepada kepala departemen anatomi dr. Samsani yang telah mendukung selama berlangsungnya lomba.