UNS – The Surgery Specialist Medical Education Program (PPDS) at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta, went through a reaccreditation process by the Indonesian Accreditation Agency for Higher Education in Health (LAM-PTKes). It serves as a form of external quality assurance for study programs to ensure the quality of their academic processes.
LAM-PTKes Appoints Assessors
LAM-PTKes appointed two assessors to conduct the reaccreditation process: dr. Nurcahya Setyawan, Sp.B-KBD, and Dr. Muhammad Arifin Parenrengi, dr., Sp.BS(K). They conducted an on-site assessment of the UNS Surgery Residency Program on Monday and Tuesday, April 21–22, 2025.
The assessment began with a formal reception of the assessors at the Dr. Prakosa Rectorate Building. UNS Rector Prof. Dr. Hartono, M.Si, along with several faculty leaders, welcomed the assessors. Among them was Prof. Dr. Sarwanto, S.Pd., M.Si, Head of the Institute for Educational Development and Quality Assurance (LPPMP) UNS. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rohmadi, S.S., M.Hum, Head of the National and International Accreditation Unit of LPPMP UNS, also attended. dr. Heri Dwi Purnomo, Sp.An., Interim Director of Dr. Moewardi General Hospital, was present. Prof. Dr. Reviono, dr., Sp.P(K), Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, also took part. The vice deans and Head of PPDS Surgical Science Study Programme of FK UNS, Dr. dr. Widyanti Soewoto, Sp.B, Sups.Onk (K) also participated as well.
Commitment to Quality Education
In his remarks, Prof. Hartono reaffirmed UNS’s strong commitment to improving education and healthcare services. “The Faculty of Medicine at UNS collaborates with Dr. Moewardi General Hospital to improve education quality. They implement the Tri Dharma of Higher Education in all programs, including the Surgery Residency Program,” he said.
He also expressed hope that the feedback and suggestions from the assessors would contribute to further advancements in the program.
Clarification on the Accreditation Process
During the session, dr. Nurcahya clarified that the assessors’ role was to verify the accuracy of the information submitted in the accreditation documents. “We are here to observe whether the realities match what was presented in the accreditation forms. We observe and report as part of our role. LAM-PTKes will evaluate the program based on our findings,” he explained.
On-Site Evaluation and Facility Inspection
Following the reception, the assessors joined faculty and program leaders. They proceeded to the UNS Faculty of Medicine Auditorium for the on-site evaluation. The day included presentations by the Dean and Program Head, followed by a Q&A session. The assessors also interviewed faculty members about lecturer-to-student ratios and curriculum delivery. Additionally, student representatives provided input on academic and non-academic services. Alumni employers also shared insights regarding the competencies of the program’s graduates.
On the second day, the assessors visited Dr. Moewardi General Hospital and UNS Hospital to inspect the residency program’s facilities. They also conducted interviews with students and medical staff at both hospitals. The visit included inspections of the UNS Library and the anatomical laboratory. The team also visited the animal testing laboratory managed by the Faculty of Medicine. The accreditation process concluded with a presentation of the assessors’ preliminary findings, marking the end of the site assessment phase.
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