Banda Aceh, August 7, 2024 – The Pharmacy Professional Education Study Program (PSPPA) of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Syiah Kuala University (USK) has just completed its field assessment for accreditation. This assessment, conducted from July 29 to August 1, 2024, was carried out by the Independent Accreditation Institute for Indonesian Health Education (LAM-PTKes), an agency facilitating the accreditation process for various health profession study programs since 2015.
The assessment team appointed by LAM-PTKes comprised Prof. Dr. Apt. Sri Adi Sumiwi as the chair, M.S., Dr. Apt. Supandi, S.Si., and Apt. Ardiansyah, S.Si., M.H. as members. These assessors bring extensive experience and competence in the health field, particularly in pharmacy. Their main task was to verify the data and information submitted by the study program as the basis for evaluating accreditation criteria. The process aimed to ensure that accreditation is awarded based on an objective and comprehensive evaluation of the study program’s quality.
The opening ceremony of the field assessment was attended by several key figures from Syiah Kuala University. The event was inaugurated by the Rector of Syiah Kuala University, Prof. Ir. Marwan, and attended by faculty officials including the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, along with department heads and partners from the Pharmacy Department. Additionally, lecturers, students, and alumni from the Pharmacy Professional Education Study Program, as well as PSPPA FMIPA staff, participated in the event. The presence of these various parties demonstrated their commitment and full support for the ongoing accreditation process.
During the three-day assessment, the assessors engaged in various evaluation activities, including document reviews, interviews with faculty and students, and inspections of the study program’s facilities. All the data and information gathered during the assessment will be used to determine how well the Pharmacy Professional Education Study Program meets the accreditation criteria set by LAM-PTKes.
The Rector of USK expressed his hopes for a favorable outcome from the PSPPA accreditation process, noting that Pharmacy has been the most popular choice among students at USK for the past two years. He also extended high appreciation to LAM-PTKes and the assessors for conducting the field assessment professionally and objectively. “We are very grateful for the hard work and dedication of the assessment team in ensuring that this accreditation process runs smoothly and objectively.
We hope that the results of this accreditation will reflect our quality and performance and serve as motivation to continue improving the education quality in the Pharmacy Professional Education Study Program (PSPPA), given the high interest in Pharmacy,” said Prof. Ir. Marwan in his remarks.
The Dean of the Faculty of MIPA at USK also shared his high hopes. In his speech, he stated that this field assessment is a crucial step in efforts to enhance the quality of education at Syiah Kuala University, particularly in the field of pharmacy, and hopes that PSPPA USK will become a reference in Sumatra as a pioneer in the Pharmacy Profession. “Good accreditation will have a positive impact not only on the study program but also on all students and alumni in enhancing their competitiveness in the job market. We hope PSPPA USK will become a reference for other universities, particularly in Sumatra, with Pharmacy Profession programs,” explained Prof. Dr. Taufik Fuadi Abidin, S. Si, M.Tech.
The field assessment process concluded on August 1, 2024, and with the completion of this assessment, the Pharmacy Professional Education Study Program (PSPPA) is optimistic about achieving the desired accreditation results. They believe that their efforts to improve education quality and facilities will be recognized and appreciated by LAM-PTKes.
