Medan, September 19, 2026 – The Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara, held the Oath/Promise-Taking Ceremony for Pharmacists of the 40th Cohort on Saturday (September 19, 2026). The activity took place at the 2nd Floor Hall of the Faculty of Pharmacy USU and was attended by 96 students of the Pharmacist Professional Education Program who had completed the entire series of professional education and would be inaugurated as new pharmacists.
The activity was attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy USU and the Vice Deans, Heads, and Secretaries of Study Programs within the Faculty of Pharmacy USU. Also present were the Rector of USU, represented by Vice Rector I of USU; representatives of the Faculty of Pharmacy Advisory Board; the North Sumatra Provincial Health Office; the Medan Food and Drug Supervisory Center (BBPOM); the Pharmacy Collegium; representatives of the Regional Board of the Indonesian Pharmacists Association (IAI) of North Sumatra; H. Adam Malik General Hospital Medan; Dr. Pirngadi Regional General Hospital Medan; the Business Manager of PT Kimia Farma Apotek or a representative; religious leaders; as well as the parents and families of the pharmacist candidates taking the oath/promise.
The oath-taking session began with an opening by the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy USU as the presiding officer. The event continued with a report and the reading of the Graduation Decree by the Head of the Pharmacist Professional Education Program.
Subsequently, the 96 pharmacist candidates participated in the pharmacist oath/promise-taking ceremony led by the presiding officer and solemnized by religious leaders according to their respective religions and beliefs. The ceremony was an important stage in the professional journey of the graduates before carrying out their responsibilities as pharmaceutical professionals in society.
After the oath/promise-taking ceremony, the activity continued with the handover of the new pharmacists to the North Sumatra Provincial Health Office. The handover symbolized that the graduates were ready to enter the pharmaceutical service sector and contribute to improving the quality of public health.
The session was then closed by the presiding officer. The series of activities continued with awards for outstanding students as a form of appreciation for academic achievements and accomplishments attained during their education at the Faculty of Pharmacy USU.
The event continued with remarks from the invited guests. On the occasion, the new pharmacists received messages and motivation to uphold professionalism, ethics, and integrity, as well as prioritize patient safety and interests in carrying out pharmaceutical practice.
The activity concluded with a group photo session involving faculty leaders, guests, religious leaders, the new pharmacists, and their parents and families.
The Oath-Taking Ceremony for the 40th Cohort of Pharmacists marked an important moment for the Faculty of Pharmacy USU in producing professional graduates with competence, integrity, and commitment to healthcare services. The ceremony not only marked the completion of professional education but also became the beginning of a new responsibility for the pharmacists to make tangible contributions to society.
Through this activity, the Faculty of Pharmacy USU also supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, through strengthening human resources in the pharmaceutical field who are expected to provide safe, high-quality, professional healthcare services oriented toward community needs.
In addition, this activity is also in line with SDG 4: Quality Education through the provision of professional education that prepares graduates to possess professional competencies and responsibilities. With the inauguration of 96 new pharmacists, the Faculty of Pharmacy USU continues to strengthen its contribution to producing professionals who are ready to play a role in health development at the regional, national, and international levels.
