Mataram, University of Mataram – Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine Study Program, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FKIK), University of Mataram (Unram) conducted an accreditation field assessment process on Monday, February 24, 2025. This activity is a form of dedication in improving the quality of education in the field of pulmonology and respiratory medicine. This activity took place at the NTB Provincial Hospital and was attended by a team of assessors from the Health Higher Education Self-Accreditation Institute (LAM-PTKes), Unram leaders, faculties, NTB Provincial Hospital, and young doctors.

The prevalence of diseases that attack the respiratory system is a serious concern for health workers. This encourages the need to improve the quality and quantity of medical personnel to provide optimal services. This assessment is expected to have a positive impact on educational standards and increase the uptake of better knowledge to be applied in the medical world.

In her remarks, Unram’s Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Prof. Dr. Siti Hilyana, explained that a significant number of people on small islands are affected by acute respiratory infections (ARI). Therefore, a concrete solution is needed to overcome this problem, one of which is by strengthening human resources and health workers in the field of pulmonology and respiratory medicine.

“The focus of FKIK Unram is indeed on island health, considering the large number of ARI cases that are closely related to pulmonology. There are many people on small islands who suffer from ARI, so this assessment is very relevant to improve the quality of the Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine Study Program, “she said.

Deputy Director of Services at the NTB Provincial Hospital, dr. Qomarul Islamiyati, Sp.Kj., also expressed his appreciation for this assessment. According to her, the prevalence of pulmonology cases, both infectious and non-infectious, continues to increase, so real steps are needed in improving the quality of education in this field.

“We thank and welcome this assessment, considering the increasing number of pulmonology cases. No wonder the University of Mataram prioritizes the development of the Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine Study Program,” she said.

Appreciation was also conveyed by Prof. Dr. dr. Wiwien Heru Wiyono, Ph.D., Sp.P (K), FCCP, FISR, who emphasized the importance of this study program in answering challenges in the field of respiratory health. According to him, if FKIK Unram has met the proper standards for assessment, then this program must be implemented immediately.

“FKIK Unram is ready to hold this accreditation assessment. This activity is proof of the achievements that have been achieved by the Pulmonology Study Program,” he said.

With this accreditation assessment, the Pulmonology Study Program at FKIK Unram is increasingly competitive and able to produce quality human resources who can contribute to the management of respiratory diseases. University of Mataram is committed to continue to develop and make a real contribution to the development of the nation and state.