Alice L. Walton School of Medicine

Thrive Global and OpenAI have announced the launch of Thrive AI Health, a new company using artificial intelligence to provide expert-level health coaching to improve health outcomes and address health inequities. The Alice L. Walton Foundation is a strategic investor and Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is a launch partner alongside Stanford University School of Medicine and the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. "Working together with Stanford Medicine and Thrive AI Health, we are excited to engage our faculty and future physicians to explore the use of AI Health Coach in ways that reflect our whole health approach,” said Sharmila Makhija MD MBA, the School’s Founding Dean and CEO. “We strongly believe AI will positively change the future of health care, from medical education to clinical care, and we are committed to leveraging this technology to its full potential." For details, read the op-ed from Arianna Huffington and Sam Altman: https://lnkd.in/e5HRYTzT and the full press release: https://lnkd.in/e-Sh37V9 #AWSOM #ThriveGlobal #OpenAI #ArtificialIntelligence

Alice L. Walton School of Medicine and Crossland Construction Company, Inc. team members recently gathered to leave their mark on the final beam before it was installed in AWSOM’s facility, which is on-track for completion in 2025. #AWSOM #BeamSigning #ConstructionUpdate #MedicalEducation

Last summer, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine hosted four Morehead-Cain Foundation student scholars who brought their new and unique perspectives to the School. We are excited to announce that we will be working with another cohort of talented young leaders this year, in collaboration with Heartland Whole Health Institute.

Founding Dean and CEO Sharmila Makhija MD MBA recently spoke about her journey to her current position with Deputy Editor Jame Abraham, M.D. FACP for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Post's latest issue feature "Narratives in Oncology: Profiles of Leaders in Cancer Care and Research".    Reflecting on her life and career, Dr. Makhija spoke of the connection that attracted her to her role at AWSOM. "...This new medical school is approaching teaching medicine the way I feel like I was trained and continue to practice. That is, our teams are looking at how to take care of the whole person, not just the illness, and also asking how we can possibly prevent that illness."   Read the full article online: https://lnkd.in/g5sMFr4U  

Alice L. Walton School of Medicine had a great weekend at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and The Momentary’s inaugural Wellness Festival, a celebration of the profound connections between the arts and well-being. Founding Dean and CEO Sharmila Makhija MD MBA gave opening remarks for the Festival before a talk led by Assistant Dean of Whole Health Integration Angela Pierce, DC, PhD and Susan Magsamen, co-author of Your Brain on Art. Dr. Pierce also led visitors through a health-focused tour of the Crystal Bridges galleries. We’d like to thank everyone who stopped by the AWSOM booth to learn more about the School and share your stories with us. Your curiosity and excitement for the future of health care in this region is contagious and we are excited to be a part of it. #AWSOM #WellnessFestival

This weekend, come visit the #AWSOM booth at the Wellness Festival hosted by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and The Momentary. You can find us at the Momentary on May 3 and the Community Wellness Festival at Crystal Bridges on May 5. Check out the full schedule to plan your weekend: https://lnkd.in/g27ayh52

Alice L. Walton School of Medicine announced three new key positions today including Amy Wenger, MHSA - VP of Finance and Administration, Jonathan Brown, PhD - Professor of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, and Alexia Riggs Ed.D - Senior Director of Library and Information Services. “I look forward to working alongside these talented professionals who add to our strong team and will help build the foundation for the School’s operational plans, new academic medical library, and our integrated curriculum,” said Sharmila Makhija MD MBA, Founding Dean and CEO. Get to know the newest members of the #AWSOM team in the full hiring announcement: https://lnkd.in/grSjXHtb #MedicalSchool #MedicalEducation #HiringAnnouncement #Leadership

On Earth Day, we honor the natural world and celebrate by sharing about the School’s green roof. This 2-acre green roof will reduce the School’s carbon footprint and serve as an extension of the beautiful Ozarks landscape. Read more about the roof that will be designed by OSD and installed by Ozark Green Roofs: https://lnkd.in/ghmFT3af #EarthDay #EarthDay2024 #GreenRoof #NorthwestArkansas #Sustainability #AWSOM #AWSOMBlog

Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is seeking experienced and committed simulation specialists to join our team. These roles will have the unique opportunity to help establish an innovative simulation environment from the ground up. Applicants should be comfortable supporting various traditional simulation systems and learning new visual technologies to provide an excellent student experience. Pending accreditation, the School plans to train students to apply their knowledge using an array of tools that replicate real clinical scenarios. Browse all open positions on our website: https://lnkd.in/g2XU8MP5 #AWSOM #SimTech #SimulationTechnology #SimulationTechnician #MedicalSimulation #Simulation #EdTech #SimulationCenter #ExtendedReality #XR #Hiring #TechJobs #JobSeekers #JobSearch #Recruiting #EducationJobs #HigherEducation #MedicalEducation

Pending accreditation, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine will be a four-year MD program that will enhance traditional medical education with the arts and humanities. The School will eventually share a campus with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the two organizations are exploring the intersection of art and well-being. Guided by Crystal Bridges educators, AWSOM faculty recently explored the galleries and participated in Visual Thinking Strategies exercises to learn how art can be used to teach critical skills such as observation, communication, and empathy. The School looks forward to partnering with the museum on more programs and opportunities to enhance medical education with the arts. #AWSOM #CrystalBridges #MedicalEducation #ArtsLearning