Ciputat, FIKES Online News, — The Faculty of Health Sciences (FIKES) of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta held the 2025 Introduction to Academic and Student Culture (PBAK) on Thursday–Friday, August 28–29, 2025. The event was lively and enthusiastic at the FIKES Sports Facilities Building (SOR), with the participation of 456 new students from three study programs: Pharmacy (142 students), Nursing (139 students), and Public Health (175 students).

This activity is an important agenda that marks the beginning of the new students' academic journey. PBAK for UIN Jakarta students is not merely a ceremony, but an integral part of the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. Through PBAK, students are guided to develop intellectual intelligence, maturity in thought and action, and foster a sense of nationalism.

The theme of the 2025 FIKES PBAK is "Empower the Soul, Elevate the Future." This theme emphasizes the importance of empowering the religious spirit, integrity, and noble character as the primary foundation for facing future academic and professional challenges. This year, the committee also introduced an official mascot, the Red Blood Cell (Erythrocyte). This mascot was chosen for its important philosophy: erythrocytes function to circulate oxygen throughout the body, symbolizing the spirit of FIKES students who continue to move, spread positive energy, and provide benefits to their surroundings.

"Just like erythrocytes that consistently work without stopping, FIKES students are expected to maintain a high fighting spirit and make significant contributions to the campus and society," explained the committee.

Furthermore, the new student class of 2025 was officially given the name Bhaktisatya Adhitama. This name symbolizes a generation of health science students who uphold the values ​​of sincere devotion, uphold truth and integrity, and are committed to achieving excellence in health science and practice for the benefit of the community.

The Chairperson of the 2025 PBAK Committee, Ega Praynanda Rifqi Fawwazi, expressed his gratitude for the event in his remarks. He emphasized that PBAK is not merely a ceremonial space, but a crucial opportunity for new students to embark on a long academic journey. "Today is the beginning of your journey. Don't just attend, but fully engage. Don't just listen, but experience and learn from it. You are the face of the nation's future, and starting today, you will walk with the extended FIKES family," he said enthusiastically.

The Dean of FIKES, Prof. Dr. apt. Zilhadia, M.Si., opened the PBAK event by expressing his pride in the new students joining FIKES UIN Jakarta. In his remarks, he emphasized that the students' success in passing the selection process and ultimately being accepted into FIKES was not easy, but rather the result of hard work and intense competition.

"You are all selected individuals of excellence. Make the most of this opportunity to pursue knowledge. God willing, with the guidance of the lecturers and the academic experience you will undergo, you will grow into qualified health graduates with integrity, ready to become leaders in the health sector and leaders of the nation," said Prof. Zilhadia.

The first day of PBAK began with an opening ceremony led by the Vice Dean I of FIKES, Dr. apt. Nurmeilis, M.Si., accompanied by other vice deans. Following the ceremony, new students received presentations from the dean's office, covering an introduction to the faculty's vision, mission, and policies, academic governance, administration and finance, student development, and the student code of ethics. This material is expected to provide a foundation for students to understand the academic system and culture within the FIKES UIN Jakarta environment.

In addition to introductory materials, the 2025 FIKES PBAK also featured inspirational sessions relevant to the needs of new students. One of these sessions was "Build Your Professional Image Early: Optimizing LinkedIn for New Students," presented by Ms. Birrul Qodriyyah, S.Kep., Ns., M.Sc., and Ms. Wildania Varicha, S.Psi. Another session was a motivational session titled "Empowered to Heal, Ready to Lead: Cultivating Student Mindsets for a Compassionate, Innovative, and Impactful Health Future," presented by FIKES alumna Apt. Retno Tri Rahayu, S.Farm. Both topics were designed to encourage students to build a professional image while instilling a leadership mindset that embraces integrity, innovation, and utility.

Toward the end of the day, new students were directed to visit the OPK and Ormawa booths. This activity served as an introduction to student organizations at the faculty and department levels, including the Student Senate (SEMA), Student Executive Council (DEMA), Study Program Student Associations (HMPS), and faculty-level student organizations (OPK) such as LDK and FDT. The lively OPK and Ormawa booths concluded the first day with great enthusiasm. This activity not only introduced a variety of organizations but also fostered new students' interest in organizational involvement as a platform for self-development, strengthening soft skills, and fostering leadership skills outside the classroom.

On the second day, Friday (August 29, 2025), activities began with department-level activities. New students submitted assignments in the form of progress diaries and essays, then participated in internal departmental sessions led by lecturers and student association administrators. This session served as an introduction to the characteristics, learning systems, and organizational dynamics of each study program.

Toward the end of the afternoon, all new students gathered again at the FIKES Student Organization (SOR) Building for the closing ceremony. The series of activities began with the socialization of the FORSA (Student Sports Federation) Student Activity Unit (UKM FORSA) as a platform for developing interests and talents across departments, followed by the announcement of the Class Chairperson of Bhaktisatya Adhitama 2025. Through a voting process, the class chairperson was elected, who was given the opportunity to deliver a short speech covering the vision, mission, and a call to maintain unity and integrity.

The atmosphere became even more lively with the announcement of awards for the best new students and their respective Heads of Student Affairs (Kabim). Categories announced included most active new student, best essay, best Green Campus video, best twibbon, best Quran reciter, most favorite group, and best Head of Student Affairs (Kabim). This appreciation recognized the creativity and enthusiasm of the new students throughout the PBAK series.

The event culminated in a closing ceremony led by the Dean of FIKES, Prof. Dr. apt. Zilhadia, M.Si., accompanied by the dean's staff. In his address, he reiterated the importance of discipline, integrity, and a passion for learning as the foundation for becoming superior and virtuous healthcare workers.

"Use this PBAK experience as a starting point for your academic endeavors. May you all maintain your commitment and develop your best potential to contribute to the nation and society," he said.

The 2025 PBAK FIKES series officially concluded with a group photo session with new students, the committee, and the dean in front of the FKIK building. This portrait of togetherness symbolized the beginning of the new students' journey as part of the extended FIKES family of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. (PBAK Media/ZR)