Telkom University Opens Medical Faculty, Using AI in Teaching
Telkom University has officially opened a Faculty of Medicine, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into medical education. The new faculty is expected to produce doctors with clinical skills who can also harness technological advances in healthcare.
Telkom University Rector Suyanto said the faculty’s launch followed a lengthy process to develop medical education combining medicine and technology. The approach is intended to respond to changing public healthcare needs.
“The Faculty of Medicine is designed to produce graduates who are not only clinically competent but also adaptable to technological developments,” Suyanto said on Wednesday (7 October 2026).
He said medical education at Telkom University would develop a human-AI collaboration approach. The technology would also be linked to predictive and precision medicine to support the development of medical students’ competencies.
Despite its reliance on technology, Suyanto emphasised the importance of maintaining a human-centred approach to healthcare. Technological expertise is expected to complement doctors’ clinical abilities and concern for their patients.
Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto said the opening of Telkom University’s Faculty of Medicine carried a major responsibility to prepare medical professionals. Universities must ensure graduates have the necessary competence and integrity, as well as a commitment to public health.
“This is a crucial step and a major responsibility: producing high-quality doctors with strong integrity,” Brian said, attending online.
Meanwhile, Setiawan, secretary of the Directorate General of Higher Education, said he hoped the faculty’s graduates would excel in medical technology. He said this could set them apart as the use of technology in healthcare continues to expand.
The Faculty of Medicine’s first cohort comprises 26 students, who were formally inducted at a ceremony at the Damar Building auditorium. Twenty-five students received Pintar Scholarships, while the remaining student, Akhdan Kamillan Athallah, received an Unggulan Scholarship.
The ceremony’s theme was transforming healthcare civilisation through the integration of technology and modern medical education. With this approach, Telkom University plans to develop medical education that combines clinical competence and AI with healthcare that continues to prioritise the human dimension.