Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) has officially acquired the educational management of STIKes Indah Medan on Tuesday (July 7), marking a significant milestone in the university’s commitment to expanding and strengthening health sciences education.
The official transfer of ownership was carried out by dr. Rizki Ramadhan Hasibuan, Chairman of the Indah Foundation, together with his parents, H. Abdul Haris Hasibuan, S.E., Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, and H. Rojiah Fauzi, S.E., along with their family. The transfer was formally accepted by Prof. Dr. Agussani, M.AP, Chairman of the UMSU Board of Trustees (BPH), during a ceremony held at the UMSU Main Campus on Jalan Kapten Muchtar Basri, Medan.
The acquisition was officially marked by the signing of a transfer agreement and witnessed by Prof. Dr. Harun Jokoprayitno, M.Hum, representing the Muhammadiyah Central Executive Board (PP Muhammadiyah); UMSU Rector Prof. Dr. Akrim, M.Pd; and Vice Rector III Dr. Rudianto, M.Si. Joining virtually were Prof. Dr. Hasyimsyah Nasution, M.A., Chairman of the North Sumatra Muhammadiyah Regional Board (PWM), and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qorib, M.A., Treasurer of PWM. Also present were members of the UMSU Board of Trustees, including Drs. Mutholib, M.M., Dr. Irwansyah Nasution, M.A., and Drs. Dalail Ahmad, M.A.
As part of the acquisition, four academic programs were transferred to UMSU:
- Diploma III in Nursing
- Diploma III in Midwifery
- Diploma III in Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
UMSU Rector Prof. Dr. Akrim, M.Pd explained that following the acquisition, STIKes Indah Medan will become part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FKIK) UMSU. Consequently, its academic and administrative management will be fully integrated into Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara as an educational institution under the Muhammadiyah organization.
The Rector also announced that admissions for new students have officially commenced following the acquisition.
“Prospective students who wish to enroll in the Bachelor of Pharmacy, Diploma III in Midwifery, or Diploma III in Nursing programs can now register directly at either STIKes Indah Medan or the UMSU campus,” he said.
Prof. Akrim further noted that the acquisition process was completed in a relatively short period because the Foundation firmly believed that UMSU, as one of Muhammadiyah’s educational institutions, would be able to further enhance the quality of education.
“The acquisition process moved quickly because the Foundation placed its trust in UMSU,” he explained.
H. Abdul Haris Hasibuan, S.E., Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, together with H. Rojiah Fauzi, S.E., echoed the Rector’s remarks.
“We have every confidence in UMSU because it operates under the Muhammadiyah organization, which is guided by respected Islamic scholars and is widely recognized for its integrity and trustworthiness,” he said.
Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Harun Jokoprayitno, M.Hum, representing the Higher Education, Research, and Development Council (Diktilitbang) of the Muhammadiyah Central Executive Board, welcomed the acquisition and expressed his support.
“I believe the institution’s name does not need to be changed. It can remain STIKes Indah Medan, simply followed by by UMSU,” he suggested.
