The Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKG UGM) continues to strengthen its efforts to establish the Dental Radiology Specialist Education Program (PPDGS Radiology). The program’s readiness was reviewed and evaluated in a meeting focused on preparing for the initial accreditation process. The event was attended by representatives from the Dental Radiology Collegium, Dr. drg. Menik Priaminiarti, Sp.RKG(K) and drg. Efie Mariyam Nursari, Sp.RKG, and involved the faculty leadership, as well as prospective teaching staff (15/9).
As the head of the task force for the establishment of the program, drg. Isti Rahayu Suryani, M.Biotech., Sp.Rad.O.M (K)., Ph.D., presented the readiness of the program to operate. The curriculum has been developed based on both national and international references. Adopting an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach, the curriculum consists of a total of 55 credits designed to produce graduates at Level 8 of the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI).
“The strength of this program lies in its scientific vision to produce graduates who excel in early detection of degenerative diseases through interdisciplinary and/or transdisciplinary approaches. If everything proceeds as planned, student admissions will open in November 2025 with a quota of five students,” Isti stated.
She further added that in supporting the implementation of the curriculum, the program has prepared adequate human resources and educational facilities. There will be 17 lecturers with strong academic qualifications, most holding doctoral degrees and/or consultant specialist credentials. The lecturer-to-student ratio is planned at 1:3, while the academic support staff ratio will be 1:5. In terms of facilities, educational infrastructure is already available, including the UGM Prof. Soedomo Dental and Oral Hospital (RSGM), which has obtained the highest accreditation status.
Beyond internal readiness, the sustainability of the program is supported by strong institutional structure and collaborative networks. The program operates under the Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, FKG UGM. Funding sources include internal faculty resources as well as external scholarship providers such as LPDP, the Ministry of Health, and regional governments. The program has also established partnerships with national and international institutions. With these detailed preparations, the PPDGS Dental Radiology Program at UGM demonstrates full readiness to commence.
The presence of representatives from the Dental Radiology Collegium, Dr. drg. Menik Priaminiarti, Sp.RKG(K) and drg. Efie Mariyam Nursari, Sp.RKG, served as an essential part of the monitoring and evaluation process. According to schedule, input from the Collegium was highly anticipated by the UGM team. Speaking on behalf of the group, Menik stated that the meeting served as a platform to provide recommendations and help the program strengthen its readiness for the upcoming initial accreditation. She also noted that the input covered aspects of curriculum structure, competency standards, and the preparedness of academic and clinical teaching resources to support the program’s continuity.
This monitoring and evaluation step follows an ongoing quality assurance process. In July 2025, the Indonesian Health Council (KKI) and the UGM Quality and Reputation Assurance Unit (SPMRU) conducted a site visit to FKG UGM. The visit aimed to review the academic foundation of the program and ensure the fulfillment of quality assurance measures, including curriculum competency standards and the availability of adequate academic and clinical resources.
Author and Photographer: Fajar Budi Harsakti
