A Future Forward Medical School

In addition to state-of-the-art facilities, AWSOM has been designed to foster a culture of student well-being, empowering future physicians to care for their patients as well as themselves.

By the Numbers

154,000

Square foot building equipped with state-of-the-art facilities designed to enhance learning and foster students’ overall well-being.

14

Acre campus green space, connected to a world-class art museum and 5 miles of bike and walking trails through Ozark forest

100+

Full-time faculty and staff dedicated to bringing a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and passion to help advance the field of health education.

Construction Progress

World Class
Architecture & Design

Designed by Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects with landscape design by Office of Strategy + Design, the AWSOM building will give students and faculty an inspiring environment to learn and connect.

Situated on a Unique Campus

AWSOM sits on a 130+ acre site connected to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Heartland Whole Health Institute.

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Located in One of the Nation's Fastest Growing Regions

NWA is a thriving region with world-class art, recreation, architecture, and a flourishing culinary scene, and is poised to become the epicenter for health care transformation.

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Building News

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AWSOM Aerial

Introducing the AWSOM Green Roof