Makassar — The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, hosted a benchmarking visit from the Institute of Health Technology and Sciences (ITKeS) Muhammadiyah Sidrap on Saturday, 10 January 2026. The visit was conducted as part of the preparatory process for the establishment of a Faculty of Dentistry at ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap.

The benchmarking activities focused on academic and technical coordination between ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap and the Dentistry Study Program of FMHS Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar. Discussions addressed key strategic aspects, including faculty governance, curriculum development, readiness of human resources, and compliance with standards for dental education facilities and infrastructure in accordance with prevailing regulations.

The benchmarking session was led by the Vice Dean I of FMHS Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Dr. dr. Andi Weri Sompa, M.Kes., Sp.N(K), together with the Head of the Dentistry Study Program, drg. St. Maisarah Alwany, MARS. Both presented FMHS Unismuh Makassar’s experiences in managing dental education, covering the stages of program establishment, internal quality assurance systems, and the management of learning and clinical training facilities.

In her welcoming remarks, the Dean of FMHS Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK(K), extended a warm welcome to the delegation from ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap. She emphasized that the benchmarking visit represents a strategic initiative to strengthen synergy and collaboration among Muhammadiyah higher education institutions, particularly in the field of health sciences. “We warmly welcome the leadership and delegation of ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap to FMHS Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar. This benchmarking activity serves as an important momentum for sharing experiences and best practices in the development of a Faculty of Dentistry,” she stated.

Prof. Suryani further affirmed that FMHS Unismuh Makassar is fully open to sharing its experiences in managing the Dentistry Study Program, including competency-based curriculum development, fulfillment of accreditation standards, and preparedness of supporting educational facilities. She expressed her hope that the preparation for establishing the Faculty of Dentistry at ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap would proceed optimally and be oriented toward the production of high-quality graduates.

The delegation from ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap was led by the Rector, Dr. Muhammad Tahir, S.KM., M.Kes, and included the Chair of the Board of Trustees (BPH) Asnal Bebang, S.Pd., MM, BPH member H. Abd Rahman, Lc, the Institute Secretary Zul Haq Al Katsury, S.IP., MM, the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery Ns. Meriem Maisyaroh, S.Kep., M.Kes, as well as the Vice Dean II Bd. Asmah Sukarta, S.ST., M.Kes.

In addition to the leadership representatives, the benchmarking visit was also attended by the task force team for the establishment of the Faculty of Dentistry at ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap, namely drg. Azka Asfarinda, S.KG and drg. Muthi’ah Asgar, S.KG. Their participation aimed to obtain first-hand insights into the academic requirements and facilities that must be prepared prior to the opening of the faculty.

Following the discussion session, the delegation conducted a facility tour at FMHS Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, observing various supporting facilities for dental education, including laboratories, clinical practice rooms, and other learning infrastructures. This benchmarking activity is expected to serve as an important reference for ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap in finalizing preparations for the establishment of a high-quality and competitive Faculty of Dentistry.

Makassar — Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan (FKIK) Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar menerima kunjungan benchmarking dari Institut Teknologi Kesehatan dan Sains (ITKeS) Muhammadiyah Sidrap, Sabtu (10/1/2026). Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan sebagai bagian dari persiapan pembukaan Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi (FKG) di ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap.

Benchmarking tersebut membahas koordinasi akademik dan teknis antara ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap dengan Program Studi Kedokteran Gigi FKIK Unismuh Makassar. Diskusi difokuskan pada tata kelola fakultas, pengembangan kurikulum, kesiapan sumber daya manusia, serta pemenuhan standar sarana dan prasarana pendidikan kedokteran gigi sesuai regulasi yang berlaku.

Kegiatan benchmarking ini dipimpin langsung oleh Wakil Dekan I FKIK Unismuh Makassar, Dr. dr. Andi Weri Sompa, M.Kes., Sp.N(K), bersama Ketua Program Studi Kedokteran Gigi FKIK Unismuh Makassar, drg. St. Maisarah Alwany, MARS. Keduanya memaparkan pengalaman FKIK Unismuh Makassar dalam mengelola pendidikan kedokteran gigi, termasuk tahapan pendirian program studi, sistem penjaminan mutu, serta pengelolaan fasilitas pembelajaran.

Dekan FKIK Unismuh Makassar, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK(K), dalam sambutannya menyampaikan ucapan selamat datang kepada seluruh rombongan ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap. Ia menilai kegiatan benchmarking ini sebagai langkah strategis dalam memperkuat sinergi dan kolaborasi antarperguruan tinggi Muhammadiyah di bidang pendidikan kesehatan. “Kami menyambut dengan penuh rasa hormat dan kebahagiaan atas kehadiran pimpinan serta rombongan ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap di FKIK Unismuh Makassar. Kegiatan ini menjadi momentum penting untuk saling berbagi pengalaman dan praktik baik dalam pengembangan Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi,” ujarnya.

Prof. Suryani menegaskan, FKIK Unismuh Makassar terbuka untuk berbagi pengalaman terkait pengelolaan Program Studi Kedokteran Gigi, mulai dari penyusunan kurikulum berbasis kompetensi, pemenuhan standar akreditasi, hingga kesiapan sarana pendukung pendidikan. Ia berharap persiapan pembukaan FKG di ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap dapat berjalan optimal dan berorientasi pada mutu lulusan.

Rombongan ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap dipimpin langsung oleh Rektor ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap, Dr. Muhammad Tahir, S.KM., M.Kes, serta dihadiri Ketua Badan Pembina Harian (BPH) Asnal Bebang, S.Pd., MM, anggota BPH H. Abd Rahman, Lc, Sekretaris Institut Zul Haq Al Katsury, S.IP., MM, Dekan Fakultas Keperawatan dan Kebidanan Ns. Meriem Maisyaroh, S.Kep., M.Kes, serta Wakil Dekan II Bd. Asmah Sukarta, S.ST., M.Kes.

Selain unsur pimpinan, kegiatan ini juga diikuti oleh tim task force pembukaan Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap, yakni drg. Azka Asfarinda, S.KG dan drg. Muthi’ah Asgar, S.KG. Kehadiran tim ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh gambaran langsung mengenai kebutuhan akademik dan fasilitas yang harus dipersiapkan sebelum pembukaan fakultas.

Usai diskusi, rombongan melakukan tur fasilitas di lingkungan FKIK Unismuh Makassar dengan meninjau berbagai sarana pendukung pendidikan kedokteran gigi, seperti laboratorium, ruang praktik, dan fasilitas pembelajaran lainnya. Kegiatan benchmarking ini diharapkan menjadi rujukan penting bagi ITKeS Muhammadiyah Sidrap dalam mematangkan persiapan pembukaan Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi yang berkualitas dan berdaya saing.