Gowa, February 8, 2026 — The Alumni Association of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar (IKA FKIK Unismuh), held its General Assembly (Musyawarah Besar/Mubes) as a strategic forum for alumni consolidation and institutional development strengthening. The event, themed “Progressive Islamic Doctors, Back to Campus: From the Classroom to the Community, FK Unismuh Responds to the Challenges of the Times,” took place at the New Building of FKIK Unismuh Makassar, Gowa Regency.

The series of activities commenced in the morning with participant registration and a communal fun walk, followed by the official opening ceremony, discussion forums, and organizational sessions. The General Assembly served as a meeting platform for alumni across generations, alongside university and faculty leaders, to formulate strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening the role of alumni in education, healthcare services, and community engagement.

The event was attended by the Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Dr. Abd. Rakhim Nanda; the Chairman of the Central Board of IKA Unismuh Makassar, Prof. Dr. Andi Sukri Syamsuri; the Dean of FKIK Unismuh Makassar, Prof. Dr. Suryani As’ad; former Dean of FKIK, Dr. Mahmud Gaznawi, Ph.D.; faculty leadership members, lecturers, and alumni from various graduating cohorts.

Chairman of the Mubes Organizing Committee, dr. Muhammad Risqullah Ammar, stated that this forum marked an important momentum to strengthen emotional and professional bonds among alumni while formulating concrete contributions for the faculty and society.

“Through this General Assembly, we aim to create a productive space for collaboration between alumni, the faculty, and the university. It is expected that strategic recommendations will emerge that are relevant to the current needs of medical education and healthcare services,” he remarked.

According to data from the organizing committee, FKIK Unismuh Makassar alumni are currently spread across various regions of Indonesia, totaling approximately 800 individuals. The active participation of alumni in this assembly is considered a vital asset in strengthening professional networks and institutional development.

Chairman of IKA FK Unismuh Makassar, dr. Andi Ardiatma, M.Kes., FISQua, emphasized that the alumni organization serves as a platform for togetherness and professional capacity building. He highlighted the importance of leadership regeneration within the organization as well as strengthening the role of alumni in supporting the faculty’s strategic programs.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Central Board of IKA Unismuh Makassar, Prof. Dr. Andi Sukri Syamsuri, underscored the strategic role of medical alumni in the development of the university and public health services. According to him, the identity of a progressive Islamic doctor must become a defining character manifested through tangible work and dedication.

In his opening remarks, the Rector of Unismuh Makassar, Dr. Abd. Rakhim Nanda, affirmed that alumni are a fundamental pillar for the sustainability of the institution. He also outlined the development direction of FKIK Unismuh, including the strengthening of the teaching hospital, improvement of healthcare service quality, and adaptation to national and global accreditation standards.

Through the organization of this General Assembly, IKA FKIK Unismuh Makassar is expected to strengthen organizational solidarity, expand alumni professional networks, and generate constructive recommendations for the advancement of progressive Islamic medical education in Eastern Indonesia.

As a result of this General Assembly forum, dr. Akbar Hasyim, MARS., Sp.An-TI was elected as the new Chairman to lead IKA FK Unismuh for the 2026–2029 term.

“This is a great responsibility that requires support from all alumni and the academic community. God willing, together we will build IKA FK Unismuh to become more advanced and beneficial to the community,” stated dr. Akbar.

Regenerasi Kepemimpinan, Ikatan Alumni Kedokteran Unismuh selenggarakan Musyawarah Besar

Gowa, 8 Februari 2026 — Ikatan Keluarga Alumni Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar (IKA FKIK Unismuh) menyelenggarakan Musyawarah Besar (Mubes) sebagai forum strategis konsolidasi alumni dan penguatan arah pengembangan institusi. Kegiatan yang mengusung tema “Dokter Islami Berkemajuan, Back to Campus: Dari Ruang Kuliah ke Umat, FK Unismuh Menjawab Tantangan Zaman” ini berlangsung di Gedung Baru FKIK Unismuh Makassar, Kabupaten Gowa.

Rangkaian kegiatan dimulai sejak pagi dengan registrasi peserta dan fun walk kebersamaan, kemudian dilanjutkan dengan pembukaan resmi, forum diskusi, serta sidang organisasi. Mubes menjadi ruang temu lintas generasi alumni bersama pimpinan universitas dan fakultas untuk merumuskan langkah strategis penguatan peran alumni dalam pendidikan, pelayanan kesehatan, dan pengabdian masyarakat.

Kegiatan ini dihadiri oleh Rektor Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar Dr. Abd. Rakhim Nanda, Ketua Umum DPP IKA Unismuh Makassar Prof. Dr. Andi Sukri Syamsuri, Dekan FKIK Unismuh Makassar Prof. Dr. Suryani As’ad, mantan Dekan FKIK Dr. Mahmud Gaznawi, Ph.D., unsur pimpinan fakultas, dosen, serta alumni dari berbagai angkatan.

Ketua Panitia Mubes, dr. Muhammad Risqullah Ammar, menyampaikan bahwa forum ini menjadi momentum penting untuk memperkuat hubungan emosional dan profesional antaralumni sekaligus merumuskan arah kontribusi nyata bagi fakultas dan masyarakat.

“Melalui Mubes ini, kami ingin menghadirkan ruang kolaborasi yang produktif antara alumni, fakultas, dan universitas. Harapannya, lahir rekomendasi strategis yang relevan dengan kebutuhan pendidikan kedokteran dan pelayanan kesehatan masa kini,” ujarnya.

Data panitia menunjukkan alumni FKIK Unismuh Makassar telah tersebar di berbagai daerah di Indonesia dengan jumlah mencapai sekitar 800 orang. Partisipasi aktif alumni dalam Mubes dinilai menjadi modal penting dalam penguatan jejaring profesional dan pengembangan institusi.

Ketua IKA FK Unismuh Makassar dr. Andi Ardiatma, M.Kes., FISQua menegaskan bahwa organisasi alumni merupakan wadah kebersamaan dan penguatan kapasitas profesional. Ia menekankan pentingnya regenerasi kepemimpinan organisasi serta penguatan peran alumni dalam mendukung program strategis fakultas.

Sementara itu, Ketua Umum DPP IKA Unismuh Makassar Prof. Dr. Andi Sukri Syamsuri menyoroti peran strategis alumni kedokteran dalam pengembangan universitas dan pelayanan kesehatan masyarakat. Menurutnya, identitas dokter Islami berkemajuan harus menjadi karakter utama yang diwujudkan melalui karya dan pengabdian nyata.

Dalam sambutan pembukaan, Rektor Unismuh Makassar Dr. Abd. Rakhim Nanda menegaskan bahwa alumni merupakan pilar penting keberlanjutan institusi. Ia juga memaparkan arah pengembangan FKIK Unismuh, termasuk penguatan rumah sakit pendidikan, peningkatan kualitas layanan kesehatan, serta adaptasi terhadap standar akreditasi nasional dan global.

Melalui penyelenggaraan Mubes ini, IKA FKIK Unismuh Makassar diharapkan mampu memperkuat soliditas organisasi, memperluas jejaring profesional alumni, serta menghasilkan rekomendasi konstruktif bagi pengembangan pendidikan kedokteran Islami berkemajuan di Indonesia Timur.

Melalui forum Musyawarah Besar ini, Ketua Terpilih adalah dr. Akbar Hasyim, MARS.,Sp.An-TI yang akan memimpin IKA FK UNISMUH periode 2026-2029

“Ini adalah amanah yang besar, butuh uluran tangan dari semua alumni dan civitas akademika. Insya Allah kita bersama membangun IKA FK UNISMUH lebih maju dan bermanfaat untuk umat.” – Ujar dr. Akbar