The Faculty of Medicine USU received a visit from the Task Force Team for the Opening of the Medical Study Program at Universitas Teuku Umar (UTU) on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The visit, held in the Dean's Meeting Room on the 2nd Floor of the Faculty of Medicine USU, was part of the preparation for assisting in the opening of the Medical Study Program at Universitas Teuku Umar.

The Task Force Team was led by Prof. Dr. dr. Rajuddin, Sp.OG(K)., Subsp.FER, accompanied by dr. Bambang Irawan, M.Biomed, and dr. Raiyan Fairozi. The delegation was welcomed directly by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine USU, Dr. dr. Muara Panusunan Lubis, M.Ked(OG), Sp.O.G., Subsp.K.Fm., together with the Vice Dean for Education, Student Affairs, and Alumni Affairs, Prof. dr. Ayodhia Pitaloka Pasaribu, M.Ked(Ped), Sp. A(K), Ph.D(CTM), and the Faculty of Medicine USU leadership team.

The meeting served as an opportunity to strengthen communication and share experience between the Faculty of Medicine USU and the UTU Task Force Team, particularly regarding the preparation for the establishment and opening of the Medical Study Program. The discussion covered various important aspects of developing a medical education institution, including governance, education implementation, human resources, facilities and infrastructure, as well as study program readiness.

The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine USU, Dr. dr. Muara Panusunan Lubis, M.Ked(OG), Sp.O.G., Subsp.K.Fm., stated that the Faculty of Medicine USU welcomed the visit of the UTU Task Force Team as part of an effort to share experience in the development of medical education.

“We, the Faculty of Medicine USU, certainly welcome this visit. We hope that our experience can provide input for the Team in preparing a Medical Study Program that is strong in terms of governance, human resources, education, as well as facilities and infrastructure. Most importantly, it is about how to establish a strong foundation for quality medical education that is oriented toward the needs of the community from the outset.”

Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. dr. Rajuddin, Sp.OG.K.Fer, expressed his appreciation for the welcome and opportunity provided by the Faculty of Medicine USU to the UTU Task Force Team to discuss and obtain input during the preparation process for opening the Medical Study Program.

“We are very grateful to the Faculty of Medicine USU, particularly the Dean and his team, for the opportunity to discuss and share experiences. This visit is an important part of our preparation for opening the Medical Study Program at UTU, so that we can better prepare the various aspects required in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.”

This activity also reflects the commitment of higher education institutions to strengthening networks and collaboration in the field of medical education. The sharing of knowledge and experience is in line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education, through strengthening the quality of higher education, particularly medical education, as well as SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, through the development of collaboration and knowledge exchange between institutions.

The visit of the UTU Task Force Team is expected to mark the beginning of an increasingly strong relationship between the Faculty of Medicine USU and UTU. Through continuous communication and collaboration, the two institutions can contribute to strengthening the medical education ecosystem and improving the quality of health human resources in Indonesia.