FK, Berita FK UIN Online – Head of the Medicine Study Program at the Faculty of Medicine (FK), UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, dr. Marita Fadhilah, Dr. Med. Sc., explained the Medicine Study Program’s curriculum and academic system. Her presentation covered the curriculum, the five-star doctor concept, academic regulations, assessment criteria, and several tips for navigating the learning process.

Dr. Marita explained that the 2024 curriculum consists of 57 modules totaling 148 Semester Credit Units (SKS) in the academic phase. The curriculum includes the Foundation of Human Biology modules in semesters 1 and 2, Transition From Theory to Practice in semester 3, Integrated Organ Based Pathological System in semesters 4, 5, and 6, and Comprehensive Medicine in semester 7. The academic phase is designed to be completed in 3.5 years, with a maximum study duration of seven years.

Through these modules, the academic community also focuses on developing students’ competencies in several areas, including General Basic Courses (MKDU), research, information technology (IT), soft skills, clinical skills, and MDB.

The Medicine Study Program adopts the Five-Star Doctor concept as a standard for medical professionals. The competencies encompass Care Provider, Decision Maker, Communicator, Community Leader, Manager, Researcher, and Muslim Doctor. Dr. Marita particularly emphasized the importance of communication skills alongside technical medical knowledge. She explained that doctors must be able to respond, express themselves, and convey information about medical conditions and procedures appropriately to both patients and their families.

Furthermore, she explained the academic regulations that students must follow throughout their medical education, particularly regarding permitted absences from academic activities. “A student's absence is considered valid only in cases of illness supported by a doctor's certificate, an official assignment letter from the faculty and permission from the study program, the death of an immediate family member or grandparent, the student's own marriage, childbirth, or a natural disaster,” she explained.

In addition to academic assessment, Dr. Marita highlighted external factors that influence students’ academic performance, particularly the support they receive from those closest to them. She noted that family dynamics, such as having a mother at home to talk to and confide in, can provide meaningful emotional support and help students navigate their academic responsibilities.

“Students' learning processes can be supported through several methods, including setting aside dedicated time for daily study and developing independent learning habits based on individual preferences and discipline. Another important supporting factor is the student's perception of their intellectual abilities and environment, including the support and trust they receive from family and friends, as well as their own intellectual capabilities,” she further explained.

With the various academic targets and competencies that medical students are expected to achieve, Dr. Marita underscored the importance of support from family and friends in helping students navigate their academic journey at FK UIN Jakarta.

(MA/NIS)