When God presented the instruction to establish a medical school; Adventist leaders such as Ellen White knew what they had to do; but the road to success was anything but smooth. Tired; confused; and disappointed; Adventist believers fought to meet standardized requirements; challenge the draft during World War I; and survive the Great Depression. Despite countless hardships; the faith and support of Adventist leaders and believers remained strong in the task ahead. Believing they had direct instruction from God to construct an Adventist medical school; they determinedly created the first of its kind: one set apart to educate God-fearing men and women as physicians. Throughout the years of its history Loma Linda University has continued to stand and exemplify Christ-centered education. Its story is a testament of faith and proof that with God all things are possible.
