The Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP) College of Medicine once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to excellence and mission as it surpassed national benchmarks in the latest Physician Licensure Examinations (PLE), continuing its legacy of producing not only competent doctors but dedicated physician missionaries.
According to the Professional Regulation Commission’s results, AUP achieved a passing rate of 70.53% for first-time takers and an overall performance of 63.64% in the March–April 2025 PLE, significantly exceeding the national passing rate of 49.67%. This feat follows the institution’s equally remarkable performance in the October 2024 PLE, where it garnered a 66.67% passing rate for first-time takers and an overall passing rate of 70.18%, far above the national average of 58.27%.
These accomplishments reflect AUP’s distinctive educational approach—an integration of rigorous academic training and a Christ-centered worldview that inspires students to embrace medicine as a calling rather than a career.
“This remarkable achievement is not merely the fulfillment of a professional dream but the affirmation of a divine calling — to serve humanity, to bring healing to the sick, and to be instruments of Christ’s compassion in a hurting world,” the university shared in its social media channel congratulating the new physicians.
Continuing a Legacy of Academic and Missional Excellence
AUP’s consistent performance in board examinations echoes past successes of Adventist students across the nation. In previous licensure examinations, Adventist graduates have ranked among the topnotchers in various medical and allied health fields. These recognitions are a testament to the church’s commitment to holistic education that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit.
Notably, students from Adventist institutions in the Philippines have historically gained top spots in nursing, medical technology, dentistry, and physical therapy board exams—affirming the global church’s long-held belief that health is the “right arm of the gospel.” This philosophy, deeply rooted in the ministry of Jesus, recognizes that healing the body opens hearts to receive the message of hope and salvation.
Physicians with a Mission
The AUP College of Medicine envisions training “physician missionaries”—medical professionals who are not only equipped with the scientific knowledge to heal but also with the spiritual discernment to serve in places where Christ’s healing is most needed. Whether they work in urban hospitals or remote mission fields, these graduates carry with them a purpose beyond practice—to minister to the sick, uplift the downtrodden, and be witnesses of God’s compassion.
The Southern Asia-Pacific Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church joins AUP in celebrating the success of its graduates, recognizing that each licensed physician is a lightbearer sent to fulfill the gospel’s healing mission.