Alice L. Walton School of Medicine

Check out these new shots of Alice L. Walton School of Medicine’s groundbreaking medical education facility coming to life with the help of our partners MG McGrath - Architectural Surfaces + Architectural Glass & Glazing and Crossland Construction Company, Inc.

It’s a historic day for health care in the Heartland. Today, the Alice L. Walton Foundation, Heartland Whole Health Institute, and Mercy announced a 30-year, $700 million affiliation agreement to expand access to health care, reduce costs, and improve health outcomes in the Heartland. This initial investment includes a partnership with Cleveland Clinic to construct a world-class cardio care center on Mercy’s campus in Rogers, Arkansas. As part of this agreement, Mercy will serve as Alice L. Walton School of Medicine’s primary educational partner. Read the full story:?https://lnkd.in/g-JuC6fh #HealthCare #ValueBasedCare

#AWSOM Assistant Professor of Pathology Stephen Nix, MD, recently presented at the annual American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) meeting. Dr. Nix co-presented “Navigating Molecular Neuropathology for the Practicing Surgical Pathologist” with Dr. Regina Kwon of the University of Washington. Their talk emphasized the importance of equipping surgical pathologists with updated information and strategies for tackling ordering, interpreting, and integrating molecular testing into surgical neuropathology evaluation in a general practice setting. #ASCP2024 #Pathology #MedicalEducation

"The recommendations from the Strategic Committee for Maternal Health are comprehensive and we are hopeful will be impactful in improving the health and lives of women in Arkansas," said Sharmila Makhija MD MBA, Founding Dean & CEO, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. https://lnkd.in/gxqUhf3T #MaternalHealth #Arkansas

The region’s largest green roof is taking shape with the help of our partner Ozark Green Roofs. Learn more about our unique 2-acre green roof, designed by OSD, on the #AWSOM blog: https://lnkd.in/ghmFT3af #GreenRoof #ConstructionUpdate

Thank you to Senator John Boozman (Office of U.S. Senator John Boozman) and Olivia Sterns Walton for bringing together thought leaders to examine tangible solutions to the maternal health crisis in our state at the Arkansas Maternal Health Roundtable. Alice L. Walton School of Medicine Founding Dean and CEO Sharmila Makhija MD MBA joined Renee Mallory, Lisa Woods, Zenobia Harris, Cara Osborne, and Pearl Mcelfish to discuss strategies to improve health outcomes for mothers and children across the state. The panel met at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and featured opening remarks from #AWSOM founder Alice Walton and Rod Bigelow, Executive Director and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Crystal Bridges and the Momentary. #MaternalHealth #Arkansas #MedicalEducation

Are you passionate about supporting the next generation of doctors in a compassionate, whole-person approach to care? Join our growing team to become a part of Alice L. Walton School of Medicine’s innovative approach to medical education. We are hiring for a variety of positions including: Dean-Level ??Assistant Dean for Clinical Education: https://lnkd.in/gydVBAMa ? ??Associate Dean for Research and Innovation: https://lnkd.in/gzmyvJMX ? ??Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Development: https://lnkd.in/ghnB4n85 ? ? Staff ??Admissions Counselor: https://lnkd.in/g6uvtzeN ? ??Paralegal: https://lnkd.in/gJkeEiJG ? ? Faculty? ??Physiology Faculty: https://lnkd.in/gy6j6EM5 ? ??Anatomy Faculty: https://lnkd.in/gQeKtJAN ? ??Genetics/Cell and Molecular Biology Faculty: https://lnkd.in/gXCApF7C ? ??Microbiology/Immunology Faculty: https://lnkd.in/g994wUBn ? ? View all openings and apply online: https://lnkd.in/gdiRAfkZ? ? #AWSOM #Hiring #Recruiting #MedicalSchool #Openings #JobAlert #MedicalEducation #Education #Medicine #FacultyJobs #HigherEdJobs #Recruitment #EducationJobs #BentonvilleAR #JobSeekers #Jobs #NorthwestArkansas #NWA #Bentonville

Alice L. Walton School of Medicine recently announced the appointment of Yolangel Hernandez Suarez, MD, MBA, FACOG, as Executive Vice Dean. Dr. Hernandez Suarez will bring her 20+ years of experience in health care to overseeing and coordinating the School's clinical and education training programs and learning environments. "The School's mission and vision, along with the innovative Northwest Arkansas market, is unmatched in our country,” said Dr. Hernandez Suarez. “We have the chance to graduate influencer physicians from AWSOM who will change how health care is delivered, paid for, and managed.” Read more about Dr. Hernandez Suarez’s appointment, effective October 2024: https://lnkd.in/gxcUT9Ww #AWSOM #MedicalEducation #HiringAnnouncement

We hope you’re as excited as we are to see the #AWSOM building taking shape. Thanks to MG McGrath - Architectural Surfaces + Architectural Glass & Glazing for sharing these incredible photos of our facility’s fa?ade. #Construction #ConstructionProgress #Bentonville

We’re proud to call this thriving and inspiring region the home of Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. See below what makes Northwest Arkansas a special place to live, work, and play.?https://lnkd.in/g2nD2pRS Interested in joining our AWSOM team? View all open positions on our website: https://lnkd.in/g2XU8MP5 #NorthwestArkansas #LifeWorksHere