bThe Faculty of Medicine (FK) of UIN Jakarta has established a partnership with Madrasah Pembangunan (MP) UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta through the signing of a memorandum of understanding on Thursday (March 12, 2026). This collaboration marks a strategic step in strengthening synergy between secondary and higher education within the UIN Jakarta environment.

The signing ceremony was attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine UIN Jakarta, Achmad Zaki, along with faculty members. Also present were the Director of Business and Schools of UIN Jakarta, Teguh Sarono, and the leadership team of Madrasah Pembangunan UIN Jakarta.

In his remarks, Achmad Zaki expressed that this collaboration is expected to build an integrated educational ecosystem, spanning from secondary education to higher education, as well as supporting the development of healthcare services through teaching hospitals.

“Through this partnership, we aim to build a shared ecosystem starting from secondary education, higher education, to its implementation in hospitals. This will create continuity in the development of education and healthcare services,” he stated.

He also emphasized the importance of establishing academic alignment between Madrasah Pembangunan as a secondary education institution and the Faculty of Medicine as a higher education institution. According to him, this collaboration is expected to open broader opportunities for Madrasah Pembangunan students to pursue higher education at the Faculty of Medicine UIN Jakarta.

In addition, this partnership opens opportunities for the development of research activities and community service programs. One of the potential areas to be developed is research on adolescent health, including mental health issues among students.

“Moving forward, we also hope to develop various joint research activities, for example related to adolescent health, including students’ mental health. This is an important issue that requires shared attention,” he added.

The Faculty of Medicine UIN Jakarta also offers opportunities to conduct health education programs and medical check-ups for Madrasah Pembangunan students by involving medical professionals and utilizing facilities owned by the faculty and its partner hospitals.

Meanwhile, Teguh Sarono expressed his appreciation for the establishment of this collaboration. He hopes that this partnership will not only remain at the level of formal agreement but will also be implemented through concrete programs that provide benefits for both institutions.

“It is hoped that this collaboration will not stop at the signing of documents but will continue to grow through various practical activities that benefit both parties,” he said.

(AAS/NIS)