Clinical Partnerships
In addition to required clinical clerkships, students will have early clinical experiences within the first and second years of the ARCHES curriculum. To offer medical students an exceptional clinical training experience, AWSOM has developed partnerships with national and regional clinical sites, including:
Washington Regional Medical Center
Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Medical Center
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
*primary education partner
Bringing World-Class Health Care to the Heartland
The Alice L. Walton Foundation, Heartland Whole Health Institute, and Mercy have committed to a 30-year, $700 million affiliation agreement to expand access to health care, reduce costs, and improve health outcomes in the Heartland. As part of this agreement, Mercy will serve as AWSOM’s primary educational partner. This investment includes a collaboration with Cleveland Clinic to enhance cardiovascular care in the Heartland.