Students from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Muhammadiyah University of Makassar have once again achieved remarkable success by securing second place in the prestigious Atmacordis Aesculapius 2024 competition. Held from April 17–21, 2024, the event revolved around the theme “Comorbidities and Complications of Diabetes Mellitus: How it Presents A Looming Public Health Crisis and the Groundbreaking Endeavors Taken Against It” and attracted participants from renowned universities across Indonesia.

The team, consisting of Ikhwandi Candra Nugraha and Shalsa Anindita Laga, stood out among dozens of participants. With thorough preparation, solid teamwork, and unwavering dedication, they delivered an exceptional performance that earned them second place in the scientific poster category.

Atmacordis Aesculapius 2024, organized by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, is a flagship event designed to foster analytical thinking, creativity, and scientific exploration among students. One of the most highly anticipated categories is the scientific poster competition, where participants are challenged to design posters that are not only visually appealing but also rich in relevant and in-depth scientific content.

The Muhammadiyah University of Makassar team rose to this challenge with distinction. Their scientific poster effectively combined compelling visuals with deep analysis, aligning seamlessly with the competition’s theme while clearly and effectively delivering scientific messages.

Ikhwandi Candra Nugraha and Shalsa Anindita Laga demonstrated extraordinary skills in analyzing and synthesizing scientific literature. Their well-structured presentation impressed the judges, showcasing not only their technical proficiency but also their profound understanding of the topic. This achievement is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and the valuable mentorship they received throughout their preparation for the competition.

This success serves as evidence that students from Muhammadiyah University of Makassar are capable of competing and excelling at the national level. Beyond personal accomplishments, this achievement is expected to inspire other students to face challenges boldly, pursue excellence, and contribute to academic and scientific fields.

Muhammadiyah University of Makassar extends its highest appreciation to Ikhwandi Candra Nugraha and Shalsa Anindita Laga for their dedication and hard work. This accomplishment also serves as a motivation for the university to continue encouraging its students to participate in prestigious competitions such as Atmacordis Aesculapius.

Through this achievement, the university hopes to nurture a culture of curiosity, innovation, and intellectual growth among its students. May this success mark the beginning of many more achievements by Muhammadiyah University of Makassar students at both national and international levels.