The Faculty of Medicine USU held a Coordination Meeting and Implementation of Policies for the Prevention and Handling of Bullying and Sexual Harassment on Monday, September 21, 2026. The activity took place in the Office of the Vice Dean for Education, Student Affairs, and Alumni Affairs of the Faculty of Medicine USU as part of efforts to strengthen coordination and the implementation of policies for protecting members of the campus community.

The meeting was attended by the Chairperson of the USU Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Violence (PPK), Dr. Meutia Nauly, S.Psi., M.Si., Psychologist, along with the Secretary of the USU PPK Task Force; Vice Dean for Education, Student Affairs, and Alumni Affairs of the Faculty of Medicine USU, Prof. dr. Ayodhia Pitaloka Pasaribu, M.Ked(Ped), Sp. A(K), Ph.D(CTM); Manager of Education, Student Affairs, and Alumni Affairs, dr. Hemma Yulfi, M.Med.Ed.; Chairperson of the Education Coordination Team for the Specialist Medical Education Program (TKP PPDS), Dr. dr. Almaycano Ginting, M.Kes., M.Ked (Clin.Path), Sp.PK; and Secretary of the TKP PPDS, dr. Badai Buana Nasution, M.Ked(Ped), Sp. A(K).

During the meeting, the discussion focused on strengthening the understanding and implementation of policies for the prevention and handling of bullying and sexual harassment, including the importance of inter-unit coordination, reporting mechanisms, victim protection, and efforts to build a safe and respectful medical education environment.

The Chairperson of the USU PPK Task Force, Dr. Meutia Nauly, emphasized the importance of establishing a strong prevention system within the faculty. “Prevention must be carried out collectively through education, strengthening systems, and providing a safe space for members of the campus community to submit reports and receive protection,” she said.

Meanwhile, Prof. dr. Ayodhia Pitaloka Pasaribu stated that the Faculty of Medicine USU is committed to strengthening a safe, comfortable, and supportive educational environment. “We want to ensure that the entire educational process takes place in an environment that is safe, respectful, and free from bullying and sexual violence. Therefore, coordination and implementation of these policies must be a shared responsibility,” she stated.

These efforts are in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 on Quality Education and SDG 16 on Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, through the creation of an inclusive, safe, and equitable educational environment with clear protection and response mechanisms.