Operated by the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CICM), the institution combines Catholic educational values with rigorous scientific training and community-oriented healthcare. The Doctor of Medicine curriculum follows national competency standards while integrating biomedical sciences, clinical medicine, surgery, preventive healthcare, ethics, leadership, and research. Students complete clinical clerkships in affiliated tertiary hospitals, gaining comprehensive experience across all major medical disciplines. Community immersion programs emphasize healthcare delivery in mountainous and underserved communities of the Cordillera Administrative Region, providing valuable experience in rural medicine and indigenous healthcare. The university actively supports research on regional public health concerns, environmental health, infectious diseases, and healthcare accessibility. SLU graduates are widely respected for their clinical competence, professionalism, and commitment to serving communities throughout Northern Philippines and beyond.