Dr. Ruth Santos‑Palomero: Dean, AUP College of Medicine

 

A NEW CHAPTER OF EXCELLENCE BEGINS AT AUP COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Warmest congratulations to Dr. Ruth Santos‑Palomero, the newly installed Dean of the Adventist University of the Philippines College of Medicine (AUP‑COM)!

Today, the leadership baton is passed with grace and gratitude. After a decade of remarkable service, Dean Dr. Doris Adsuara Mendoza, the pioneering dean of AUP‑COM, steps into a well‑earned retirement. Under her visionary leadership, the College of Medicine rose to become one of the top‑performing medical schools in the region, consistently producing competent, compassionate, and Christ‑centered physicians. Her legacy is a foundation built on excellence, faith, and service.

And now, a new leader steps forward.

Dr. Ruth Santos‑Palomero brings with her a heart for mission, a mind for academic rigor, and a spirit deeply rooted in Adventist education. Before becoming dean, she faithfully served as Year Level III Coordinator, guiding and mentoring future “physician‑missionaries” with wisdom, humility, and unwavering dedication.

She has led milestone moments for the university — including directing students in the recitation of the Christian Physician’s Oath during white coat ceremonies, reminding each future doctor that healing is both a calling and a ministry.

As a researcher and faculty member, she has contributed to studies on medical education, student demographics, and research productivity — strengthening AUP‑COM’s commitment to evidence‑based training and academic growth.

About AUP College of Medicine

Located in Silang, Cavite, the Adventist University of the Philippines College of Medicine is known for its unique emphasis on primary preventive care, lifestyle medicine, and integrated faith‑based learning. Through the years, it has maintained top‑tier performance in the Philippine Physician Licensure Examination — a testament to its strong curriculum, dedicated faculty, and mission‑driven culture.

A Season of Gratitude. A Season of New Vision.

As we honor Dr. Mendoza for her decade of trailblazing leadership, we also celebrate the fresh vision and renewed energy that Dr. Palomero brings. With God’s guidance, the AUP College of Medicine continues its mission:

to train physicians who heal with skill, lead with integrity, and serve with compassion.

Congratulations, Dean Ruth Santos‑Palomero!

And thank you, Dean Doris A. Mendoza, for lighting the path.