The AUP College of Medicine (COM), in a landmark collaboration with Loma Linda University (LLU) School of Medicine and Adventist Medical Center Manila (AMCM), successfully hosted the Inaugural International Congress on Clinical Medicine and Hospital Leadership at the Southern Asia Pacific Division-Life Hope Center, Silang, Cavite, on February 3-5, 2026.

Highlighting the fruitful partnership between the three medical entities, the Congress focused on advancing clinical expertise and leadership in the healthcare sector.

The Congress’ Scientific Committee was co-chaired by distinguished leaders from partner institutions: Dr. Laren Tan, chair of Medicine at LLU School of Medicine; Dr. Linda Varona, director of Lifestyle Medicine at AMCM; and Dr. Doris Mendoza, dean of the AUP-COM.

The three-day event featured a diverse roster of international speakers and medical experts who addressed various facets
of modern clinical practice and hospital management.

Commending Student Excellence

A significant highlight of the Congress was the formal recognition of AUP medical students currently undergoing clinical training abroad. Tamara Thomas, dean of LLU School of Medicine, and Kevin Codorniz, clinical dean at LLU, spoke “happily and proudly” regarding the AUP College of Medicine clinical rotations at the Loma Linda University Medical Center.

The LLU deans specifically commended the AUP students, describing them as “worthy representatives” of their medical school. This endorsement underscores the high academic and professional standards maintained by AUP in its mission to produce five-star physician missionaries.

A Vision Fulfilled

The Congress concluded as a successful and fruitful endeavor, reinforcing the University’s identity as a school that “trains for service and prepares for eternity” by bridging local expertise with international medical standards through this tripartite collaboration.