Adventist Doctor Creates Faith-Centered Environment in Operating Room During Student Observations
In a high-pressure hospital setting, an Adventist doctor demonstrates holistic care that nurtures both skill and spiritual reflection.
Edward RodriguezFeb 4, 2026, 7:13 AM
An Adventist physician in Bukidnon continues to model how faith and medical service can work together, as her operating room has become a setting marked by calm, purpose, and reverence for life.
OBGYN specialist Dr. Diana Javier-Tecson regularly welcomes senior high school students from Mountain View College Academy (MVCA) during clinical observation duties, offering them firsthand exposure to hospital work while demonstrating the Adventist commitment to holistic healing.
The procedures took place at Adventist Medical Center–Valencia, which serves as a training hospital for its affiliated partner schools, including Mountain View College. Through this partnership, students gain clinical experience in a professional healthcare environment that upholds the Adventist values of compassion, excellence, and service.
On one occasion, students observed Dr. Tecson during a particularly demanding surgical schedule. Even amid multiple procedures, the operating room maintained an atmosphere of focus and peace. Soft music played in the background, and Dr. Tecson noticed the students quietly singing a church hymn as they watched. She encouraged them to continue, and their voices helped create a calm setting during the operation.
Dr. Tecson later shared that the moment brought a sense of serenity to the room and reminded everyone present of God’s nearness even in high-pressure situations.
In another experience during a cesarean section, the students responded spontaneously after a newborn’s first cry by singing “To God Be the Glory.” The unplanned expression reflected gratitude and reverence for the gift of life.
Dr. Tecson said such moments align with her belief that every birth points to God as Creator and Sustainer. She emphasized that healing work involves not only skill and professionalism but also compassion and respect for life’s sacred value.
Through these experiences, Dr. Tecson’s operating room at Adventist Medical Center–Valencia continues to reflect how Adventist healthcare professionals can provide spaces where excellence in medicine and faith-driven service coexist. For students observing her work, the experience highlights how clinical training can also serve as a witness to God’s love through compassionate care.
The original article was published on the Southern Asia-Pacific Division news site.
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