Vice Dean II of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FK USU), Dr. dr. Muara P. Lubis, M.Ked(OG)., Sp.OG(K), officially flagged off hundreds of participants at the Clinical Medicine x Forensic and Medicolegal Medicine FUN Walk, themed “Dari Kita untuk Kita FK USU Jaya” (From Us for Us, FK USU Jaya). The event took place at the main entrance courtyard of FK USU on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
In his remarks, Dr. Muara explained that the Fun Walk is a monthly activity organized on a rotating basis by all study programs within FK USU. Beyond serving as an opportunity for exercise, the event plays an important role in fostering a healthy and productive academic community while encouraging a spirit of togetherness and positive competition.
“We want to create a campus environment that encourages an active, healthy, and productive lifestyle. Health is not only about physical well-being, but also mental and social well-being,” he stated.
This initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-being, which emphasizes the importance of promoting health and well-being for people of all ages. Through regular physical activity, the Fun Walk helps raise awareness of the importance of maintaining physical fitness, adopting healthy lifestyle habits, and fostering a campus environment that supports physical and mental well-being.
This year's event introduced a new concept, Fun Walk & Festival, combining a leisurely walk with various games and competitions, including Mobile Legends, PES, and other recreational activities. This innovative approach provided broader opportunities for interaction among members of the academic community, strengthened relationships across the FK USU community, and created a more inclusive and enjoyable campus atmosphere.
The event was organized through a collaboration between the Clinical Medicine Study Program and the Forensic and Medicolegal Medicine Study Program. Prof. Dedy Hermansyah, Head of the Clinical Medicine Study Program, accompanied by the event's organizing chair, dr. Adriansyah Lubis, who also serves as Head of the Forensic and Medicolegal Medicine Study Program, explained that the primary objective of the event was to strengthen bonds and foster fellowship among members of the FK USU academic community.
Furthermore, Prof. Dedy noted that the event was attended by representatives from across the faculty, including professors, staff, teaching personnel, residents enrolled in specialist medical education programs (PPDS), and clinical clerkship students (co-assistants). This cross-community participation reflected the importance of building a healthy, cohesive, and mutually supportive academic environment.
In addition to supporting SDG 3, the event also provided an opportunity to raise awareness of SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, which promotes access to clean water and adequate sanitation for all. A healthy campus environment depends not only on physical activity but also on the adoption of clean and healthy living practices, the availability of clean water for daily needs, and the maintenance of adequate sanitation facilities. Greater awareness of personal hygiene and environmental cleanliness is expected to become an integral part of the FK USU academic community's commitment to creating a healthy and sustainable educational environment.
As a medical education institution, FK USU plays a strategic role in fostering awareness that health is influenced by interconnected factors, including physical activity, mental well-being, environmental cleanliness, and access to clean water and adequate sanitation.
The event concluded with entertainment, prize presentations for competition winners, and door prize giveaways, adding to the excitement and festive atmosphere. Through this initiative, FK USU hopes to strengthen the spirit of togetherness, promote healthy lifestyles, and encourage greater environmental awareness as integral parts of academic community life.
The Fun Walk represents one of FK USU's contributions to supporting SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), while reinforcing the faculty's commitment to creating a healthy, harmonious, and sustainable campus environment.