Student life at AWSOM goes beyond the classroom, encouraging connection through student groups, local events, and everyday experiences with Bentonville’s trails, art, and culture.
Students at AWSOM have the unique experience to study and train against the thriving Northwest Arkansas landscape. As part of the School’s greater mission to create meaningful change in our community, future doctors and physicians at AWSOM will get a sense of life in the area, and what it means to be a practitioner driving real impact.
Student Life
In support of our whole health mission, student life at the School is centered around a wide range of exciting, educational, and de-stressing activities for students and family members.
Milestone Events
The medical school journey is a challenging and exciting time for our students. The School of Medicine celebrates important milestones and achievements each year through various annual events, recognizing the importance of pausing to reflect and commemorate each new step. Milestone events include:
Student Orientation
White Coat Ceremony
Match Day
Graduation and hooding ceremony
Student Well-Being & Support
Wellness is an integral part of student success and is central to the support services offered through Student Affairs. These include access to:
Wellness-based programming
Facilitated peer support
Comprehensive wellness coaching
Access to mental health services
Students receive structured sessions on wellness topics such as preventing burnout, coping with grief, and staying well while preparing for the USMLE exams.
Additional Resources
Medical Student Well-Being – Student service providers, faculty, staff, and current medical students share personal stories of resilience and resources, programs, practices, and strategies they have found to be effective in building student well-being. (AAMC)
Medical School Wellness Curriculum Collection – Foundational well-being topics which represent the best evidence-based practices in these areas. (AAMC)
Well-Being Resources – Tools that are tailored to the unique challenges medical students face and help them foster their well-being. (ACP)
Contact Information
For additional information relating to Student Life, please contact our Director of Student Life and Development.
Email: Studentlife@alwmed.org
Explore Our Student Handbook
The School's student handbook is a great resource for current and future students to learn more about life at AWSOM.
Explore Our Student Handbook