MAKASSAR – The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, welcomed a team of assessors from the Independent Accreditation Agency for Higher Education in Health Sciences (LAM-PTKes) for the on-site accreditation assessment of its Diploma III Nursing Program. The assessment, conducted from June 10–13, 2026, forms an integral part of the quality assurance and accreditation process aimed at evaluating the academic standards and governance of the study program.

The assessor team was officially received by the Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Dr. Ir. H. Abd. Rakhim Nanda, S.T., M.T., IPU, together with the Dean of FMHS Unismuh Makassar, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK(K). The reception reflected the institution’s strong commitment to supporting the accreditation process and fostering continuous quality improvement in health professions education.

The LAM-PTKes assessor team consisted of Dr. Prayetni, S.Kp., M.Kes. and Elizabeth Arie Setyarini, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kes. Their visit was intended to verify and validate the documentation, academic processes, and quality standards implemented by the Diploma III Nursing Program of FMHS Unismuh Makassar.

Throughout the assessment process, the assessors reviewed various aspects of program implementation, including governance and leadership, human resources, curriculum design, teaching and learning processes, research activities, community engagement, educational facilities and infrastructure, as well as program outcomes and graduate achievements. The assessment also included interviews with university and faculty leaders, academic staff, administrative personnel, students, alumni, and employers of graduates.

The Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar expressed his appreciation for the assessors’ presence and conveyed his hope that the assessment would proceed smoothly while providing constructive recommendations for the continued development of the Diploma III Nursing Program. He emphasized that an on-site assessment serves not only as an accreditation requirement but also as a valuable opportunity for institutional reflection and continuous improvement in educational quality.

Meanwhile, the Dean of FMHS Unismuh Makassar stated that the entire academic community had thoroughly prepared for the assessment process. She expressed confidence that the assessment would accurately reflect the program’s ongoing efforts to enhance academic quality, educational services, and contributions to society.

Through this on-site accreditation assessment, the Diploma III Nursing Program of FMHS Unismuh Makassar seeks to demonstrate its commitment to producing competent, professional, and highly employable graduates. The outcomes of the assessment are expected to further strengthen program quality and support the achievement of excellence in health professions education through sustainable quality enhancement initiatives.

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FKIK Unismuh Makassar Terima Kunjungan Tim Asesor LAM-PTKes untuk Asesmen D-III Keperawatan

MAKASSAR – Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan (FKIK) Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar menerima kunjungan Tim Asesor Lembaga Akreditasi Mandiri Pendidikan Tinggi Kesehatan Indonesia (LAM-PTKes) dalam rangka pelaksanaan asesmen lapangan Program Studi D-III Keperawatan. Kegiatan asesmen berlangsung pada 10–13 Juni 2026 sebagai bagian dari proses penilaian mutu akademik dan tata kelola program studi.

Kedatangan tim asesor disambut langsung oleh Rektor Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Dr. Ir. H. Abd. Rakhim Nanda, S.T., M.T., IPU, bersama Dekan FKIK Unismuh Makassar, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK(K). Penyambutan tersebut menjadi wujud komitmen institusi dalam mendukung pelaksanaan asesmen lapangan serta upaya peningkatan mutu pendidikan tinggi kesehatan yang berkelanjutan.

Tim asesor LAM-PTKes yang bertugas dalam asesmen lapangan ini terdiri atas Dr. Prayetni, S.Kp., M.Kes dan Elizabeth Arie Setyarini, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kes. Kehadiran kedua asesor bertujuan untuk melakukan verifikasi dan validasi terhadap berbagai dokumen serta pelaksanaan standar pendidikan yang telah dijalankan oleh Program Studi D-III Keperawatan FKIK Unismuh Makassar.

Selama proses asesmen, tim asesor melakukan peninjauan terhadap berbagai aspek penyelenggaraan program studi, meliputi tata kelola, sumber daya manusia, kurikulum, proses pembelajaran, penelitian, pengabdian kepada masyarakat, sarana dan prasarana, serta luaran dan capaian program studi. Kegiatan ini juga mencakup sesi wawancara dengan pimpinan universitas, pimpinan fakultas, dosen, tenaga kependidikan, mahasiswa, alumni, dan pengguna lulusan.

Rektor Unismuh Makassar menyampaikan apresiasi atas kehadiran tim asesor dan berharap proses asesmen lapangan dapat berjalan lancar serta memberikan masukan yang konstruktif bagi pengembangan Program Studi D-III Keperawatan. Menurutnya, asesmen lapangan tidak hanya menjadi bagian dari proses akreditasi, tetapi juga momentum penting untuk melakukan evaluasi dan perbaikan berkelanjutan dalam rangka meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan.

Sementara itu, Dekan FKIK Unismuh Makassar menegaskan bahwa seluruh sivitas akademika telah mempersiapkan diri dengan maksimal untuk mengikuti asesmen lapangan. Ia berharap hasil asesmen dapat mencerminkan berbagai upaya yang telah dilakukan program studi dalam meningkatkan mutu pendidikan, pelayanan akademik, serta kontribusi kepada masyarakat. Melalui pelaksanaan asesmen lapangan ini, Program Studi D-III Keperawatan FKIK Unismuh Makassar diharapkan mampu menunjukkan komitmennya dalam menghasilkan lulusan yang kompeten, profesional, dan siap bersaing di dunia kerja. Hasil asesmen nantinya diharapkan menjadi dasar penguatan mutu program studi serta mendukung pencapaian standar pendidikan tinggi kesehatan yang unggul dan berkelanjutan.