Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is a four-year MD program dedicated to rethinking medical education. The holistic program enhances conventional studies with an evidence-based, whole-person approach to health care and education.
Our Differentiators
The School of Medicine trains physicians and health care professionals to rethink health care and make a difference in their community by pioneering whole health principles.
Whole-health approach
Students will learn the fundamentals of how a person's physical, behavioral, spiritual, and socioeconomic aspects shapes their overall wellbeing.
Dedicated teaching-focused faculty
Empower a new generation of physicians and health professionals to lead meaningful change now and in the future.
Local physician study mentorship
Local, practicing physicians will act as Career Mentors, helping to guide students with personalized advice throughout their journey.
Small cohort size
A tight-knit cohort means more connection, mentorship, and room to grow.
Early Clinical Experience
Students begin direct patient care in their first year, as they learn to integrate whole health principles with core clinical skills like communication, clinical reasoning, physical exams, and more.
Shaping the Future of Health Care Influencers
The next generation of doctors graduating from Alice L. Walton School will forge impactful careers as risk takers, change agents, and meaningful physicians who fight for better patient standards.
The ARCHES curriculum blends humanities and arts with conventional medicine education.
The program is centered around the student experience, with a focus on a whole-person approach to care that students can apply to their practice in the future, making an impact in their community.
Focused Learning Centers
Immersive learning environments like a clinical skills center and simulation center are incorporated into the AWSOM curriculum, offering students the opportunity to gain hands-on skills grounded in empathy, experience, and state-of-the-art innovation.
Learn MoreSimulation center
The 7,500 square foot Simulation Center provides specialized equipment and innovative technology, allowing students to apply what they've learned through a safe, hands-on experience.
Unlock a network of Clinical Partners
Early clinical exposure, geographic diversity, and community impact are important aspects of the ARCHES curriculum. Within their first year, students will gain exceptional clinical training experience through AWSOM's extensive network of national and regional partnerships.
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
Washington Regional Medical Center
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
Arkansas Children's Northwest
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Highlands Oncology
