Indonesia's First Private Medical Faculty Earns International Accreditation

The Faculty of Medicine (FK) at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) has secured a significant international accreditation, marking a milestone for private medical education in Indonesia. The faculty received full international accreditation from the Indonesian Accreditation Agency for Higher Education in Health (IAAHEH), valid for eight years for both its undergraduate medical program and the medical profession program. This achievement positions FK UMS as the first private medical faculty in Indonesia and the second medical faculty overall to attain such a long-term international recognition. Dean Dr. dr. Flora Ramona Sigit Prakoeswa highlighted that the accreditation is a collective result of the academic community's efforts to foster an excellent, humane medical education ecosystem focused on healthcare quality. She expressed gratitude for the eight-year accreditation, emphasizing its pioneering status among private institutions in Indonesia. The journey to international accreditation involved rigorous preparation starting in January 2024, including adapting to regulatory changes that required shifting from ASIIN to IAAHEH with different assessment instruments. The process saw faculty, staff, students, and affiliated hospitals and community health centers collaborating closely for months, preparing documents and undergoing field assessments. Flora described the effort as a unified team, emphasizing that progress is impossible without collaboration. She views international accreditation not merely as an outcome but as a continuous effort to enhance institutional quality. The dean encouraged focusing on doing one's best, believing that international accreditation elevates the institution and its graduates, providing objective feedback from assessors for further improvement. This international recognition is expected to benefit FK UMS students and graduates, potentially easing their path for further studies or careers abroad.

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Alhamdulillah, by the grace of Almighty God, it has been fully accredited for eight years. If it's private, we are the first in Indonesia.