UNS – The Faculty of Medicine (FK) at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta officially inducted 112 new students. They come from the Specialist Medical Education Program (PPDS) and the Subspecialist Medical Education Program (PPDSS). This induction is for the second period of the 2024/2025 academic year. The ceremony took place at the FK UNS Auditorium on Monday (10/3/2025).
Rigorous Selection Process
The new students successfully passed a two-stage selection process. This process was conducted through the UNS New Student Admission Selection (SPMB), which began in November 2024. The process involved an online Academic Potential Test (TPA) and an English proficiency test. The next stage was an offline evaluation, which included a medical check-up, psychological test, program interview, and subject knowledge test. Additionally, the evaluation covered a portfolio assessment. It also included interviews with university leaders and the management of dr. Moewardi Regional General Hospital (RSUD).
“Out of 378 applicants, 94.71% advanced to the second stage. Finally, the selection committee officially inducted 112 candidates,” Vice-Rector for Academic and Research Affairs, Prof. Dr. Fitria Rahmawati, S.Si., M.Si., reported.
Distribution of New Students
The university has distributed the 112 new students across 15 study programs:
- 10 in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 10 in Surgery
- 6 in Psychiatry
- 9 in Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine
- 6 in Orthopedics and Traumatology
- 6 in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- 10 in Pediatrics
- 11 in Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy
- 11 in Internal Medicine
- 6 in Dermatology and Venereology
- 6 in Neurology
- 6 in Clinical Pathology
- 6 in Cardiology and Vascular Medicine
- 6 in Radiology
- 3 in Internal Medicine Subspecialty
High Competition and Accreditation Achievement
UNS Rector, Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr., M.Si., highlighted the increasing interest in the PPDS and PPDSS programs. For instance, the Psychiatry program received 48 applicants for only six available seats, reflecting intense competition.
“This achievement reflects FK UNS’s excellence, as most of our programs have received the highest accreditation rating. The 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE WUR) ranked UNS second in Indonesia,” Prof. Hartono stated.
He also emphasized the importance of integrity, ethics, and professionalism for the newly inducted students. “During your undergraduate studies, you might have taken a more relaxed approach. However, in the PPDS and PPDSS programs, your dedication must be greater,” he added.
Commitment to Quality Education
This induction ceremony reaffirms UNS’s status as a State Legal Entity University (PTNBH). It also highlights the university’s dedication to supporting the fourth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), which focuses on Quality Education. This commitment is especially evident in the field of medicine.
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