MAKASSAR – The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, organised a Baitul Arqam programme for 46 students of the Medical Doctor Professional Programme who are preparing to complete their studies and graduate as medical doctors. Held on 25–26 July 2026 at the FMHS Auditorium, the programme formed an integral part of the faculty’s commitment to strengthening students’ character development through the internalisation of Al-Islam and Muhammadiyah (AIK) values prior to graduation.

Baitul Arqam represents a fundamental stage in the holistic development of FMHS graduates. Beyond equipping participants with academic excellence and professional competence in medicine, the programme is designed to reinforce moral integrity, spiritual maturity, and commitment to Islamic principles and Muhammadiyah values. Through this initiative, future medical doctors are expected to embody ethical professionalism grounded in Islamic teachings while delivering compassionate and responsible healthcare services to society.

The programme was officially inaugurated by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK(K)., Subsp.KM. In her opening remarks, she emphasised that graduates of a Muhammadiyah medical institution are expected not only to demonstrate outstanding clinical competence but also to exemplify noble character, uphold humanitarian values, and provide healthcare services guided by Islamic ethics and Muhammadiyah principles.

“Baitul Arqam is an essential component of our character-building process. We expect our future medical doctors to become not only competent healthcare professionals but also dedicated Muhammadiyah cadres who consistently embody and promote the values of Al-Islam and Muhammadiyah throughout their professional service to society,” Prof. Suryani stated.

The programme was facilitated by a team of instructors comprising Dr. M. Amin Umar, S.Ag., M.Pd.I., QPOA as Master of Training, Hajra Tihurua, ST., MT as Vice Secretary, Saiful Kaharuddin, S.Pd.I., M.Pd. as Imamah of Training, and Athifah Zulkifli, S.Pd., M.Pd. as a Training Team Member. Throughout the two-day programme, the instructors delivered a series of lectures, mentoring sessions, and reflective discussions focusing on strengthening participants’ Islamic faith (aqidah), worship (ibadah), moral character (akhlaq), leadership, and their responsibilities as Muhammadiyah cadres in serving the wider community.

Through this programme, FMHS Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar reaffirms its commitment to producing medical graduates who excel not only in scientific knowledge and clinical competence but also in ethical leadership, Islamic values, and social responsibility. The Baitul Arqam programme reflects the faculty’s vision of preparing future physicians who are professionally competent, morally grounded, and dedicated to advancing healthcare while upholding the principles of Islam and Muhammadiyah.

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Bekali Calon Dokter Berkarakter Islami, FKIK Unismuh Makassar Gelar Baitul Arqam

MAKASSAR – Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan (FKIK) Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar menyelenggarakan kegiatan Baitul Arqam bagi 46 mahasiswa Program Profesi Dokter yang akan segera menyelesaikan pendidikan sebagai dokter. Kegiatan berlangsung pada 25–26 Juli 2026 di Aula FKIK Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar sebagai bagian dari pembinaan karakter dan penguatan nilai-nilai Al Islam dan Kemuhammadiyahan (AIK) bagi calon lulusan.

Baitul Arqam menjadi salah satu tahapan penting dalam pembentukan karakter lulusan FKIK Unismuh Makassar. Tidak hanya membekali peserta dengan kompetensi akademik dan profesional di bidang kedokteran, kegiatan ini juga diarahkan untuk memperkuat integritas moral, spiritual, serta komitmen terhadap nilai-nilai Islam dan ideologi Muhammadiyah sehingga para calon dokter mampu mengimplementasikan etika profesi yang berlandaskan ajaran Islam dalam menjalankan tugas pengabdian kepada masyarakat.

Kegiatan tersebut dibuka secara resmi oleh Dekan FKIK Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK(K)., Subsp.KM. Dalam sambutannya, beliau menegaskan bahwa seorang dokter lulusan Muhammadiyah tidak hanya dituntut memiliki kompetensi klinis yang unggul, tetapi juga harus menjadi pribadi yang berakhlak mulia, menjunjung tinggi nilai kemanusiaan, serta mampu menghadirkan pelayanan kesehatan yang berorientasi pada nilai-nilai keislaman dan kemuhammadiyahan.

“Baitul Arqam merupakan proses pembinaan yang sangat penting dalam membentuk karakter lulusan. Kami berharap para calon dokter FKIK Unismuh Makassar tidak hanya menjadi tenaga kesehatan yang profesional, tetapi juga menjadi kader persyarikatan yang mampu mengamalkan nilai-nilai Al Islam dan Kemuhammadiyahan dalam setiap aspek pengabdiannya kepada masyarakat,” ujar Prof. Suryani.

Tim instruktur yang bertanggung jawab dalam pelaksanaan Baitul Arqam terdiri atas Dr. M. Amin Umar, S.Ag., M.Pd.I., QPOA sebagai Master of Training, Hajra Tihurua, ST., MT sebagai Vice/Sekretaris, Saiful Kaharuddin, S.Pd.I., M.Pd. sebagai Imamah of Training, serta Athifah Zulkifli, S.Pd., M.Pd. sebagai anggota tim instruktur. Selama dua hari pelaksanaan, para instruktur memberikan materi, pendampingan, serta berbagai sesi pembinaan yang menitikberatkan pada penguatan akidah, ibadah, akhlak, kepemimpinan, dan peran kader Muhammadiyah di tengah masyarakat.