Leadership

The leadership team at Alice L. Walton School of Medicine draws upon years of experience in medicine, health care, and education, along with a passion for advancing medical education.

Alice L. Walton

Alice L. Walton

  • Founder
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Sharmila Makhija MD, MBA

Sharmila Makhija, MD, MBA

  • Founding Dean, CEO, and Professor
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Yolangel Hernandez Suarez, MD, MBA, FACOG

  • Executive Vice Dean and Professor
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Amy Wenger, MHSA

Amy Wenger, MHSA

  • Vice President, Finance & Administration
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Sharon F. Bridges, Esq.

Sharon F. Bridges, Esq.

  • General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
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Chris Candler, MD, EdD

  • Senior Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs, Development and Professor
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James Dockery, JD, LLM

James Dockery, JD, LLM

  • Chief Compliance Officer
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Dan Kallenberger, MS

Dan Kallenberger, MS

  • Assistant Dean, Recruitment, Admissions, & Whole Health Initiation
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R. David Roos EdD, MBA

R. David Roos, EdD, MBA

  • Assistant Dean, Student Affairs
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Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is comprised of highly respected health leaders and visionaries.

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Faculty

Our faculty are reshaping medical education with a wealth of expertise, knowledge, and passion.

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