MD · Bentonville, AR · private · applies through AMCAS
Alice L. Walton School of Medicine
Known as Alice Walton (AWSOM)
Prerequisite coursework
Verify with the school| Course | Status | Hours | Lab | Pass/fail | AP credit | Online | Community college | Notes from the school |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry CHEM | Recommended | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend biochemistry course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Biology BIOL | Recommended | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend biology course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Cell Biology BIOL | Recommended | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend biology course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Chemistry CHEM | Recommended | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend chemistry course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Genetics BIOL | Recommended | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend biology course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Immunology BIOL | Recommended | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend biology course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Microbiology BIOL | Recommended | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend biology course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Molecular Biology BIOL | Recommended | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend biology course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Physics PHYS | Recommended | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend physics course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Physiology BIOL | Recommended | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend biology course work with a lab component. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
| Psychology BESS | Recommended | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Sociology BESS | Recommended | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Statistics MATH | Recommended | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | We require 24 hours of math and science course work, but recommend statistics course work. It is anticipated that applicants will have completed some of the recommended upper division courses. |
Community-college pathways
We understand the diverse pathways applicants may pursue on their journey towards a career in medicine. While we accept coursework taken at a community college, we encourage applicants to complete advanced science courses at a regionally accredited four-year institution.
Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Admission policies, in the school's words
AWSOM’s admissions philosophy emphasizes our mission and values aligned approach to identifying applicants who mostly strongly align with our mission, vision, and learning community. Applicants who meet our minimum requirements will be provided instructions on completing a supplemental application. Once the supplemental application, application fee, and required letters of recommendation are received, completed files are reviewed for an interview decision. All interviews will be conducted virtually and held on Friday afternoons. Applicants can expect email communication at each point in the application process and information published in the admissions portal. All applicants are expected to comply fully and professionally with AAMC Admissions Protocols. Admitted students are required to select “Plan to Enroll” and “Commit to Enroll” through AMCAS by assigned deadlines.
Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Who can apply
- Out-of-state applicants
- Yes For more information, see our website http://www.alwmedschool.org/admissions/
- Canadian applicants
- No
- International applicants
- No
- DACA applicants
- No
- Residency preference (school's page)
- No Arkansas residency preference is stated; only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for admission.
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Interview
- Format
- Interviews are two 30 minute one-on-one interviews. Interviewers are blinded to MCAT performance, academic background, and biographic information. The rest of the interview day is designed for applicants to learn about AWSOM and ask questions.
- Invitations sent
- Invitations will be sent beginning late July/ early August. Interviews will begin in late August 2026 and continue until February 2027.
- Typical interview day
- The goal of the interview day at AWSOM is not only for us to get to know you, but also for you to get to know us and start picturing yourself as an AWSOM medical student. Interview day is organized to give select applicants a detailed introduction to the many exciting opportunities AWSOM offers medical students. By the end of the interview day, through engaging conversations with faculty and staff, you will understand what it will be like to be a medical student at AWSOM. Interviews are offered to select applicants by invitation. Additional information and instructions on selecting an interview day are sent via email.
- Regional interviews
- N/A. All interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
- Video interviews
- All interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates
- Casper
- Not on official list source
- AAMC PREview
- Recommended "We are recommending applicants submit PREview" source
- Latest MCAT considered
- September 12, 2026
- Oldest MCAT considered
- January 2023
Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.
Secondary application
- Required
- Yes
- Fee
- $100
- Fee waiver available
- Yes
- Deadline
- Dec 1, 2026 December 1, 2026
- Who receives it
- Applicants who meet our minimum requirements
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Letters of evaluation
- Committee letter
- Accepted
- Letter packet
- Accepted
- Individual letters
- Accepted
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Waitlist and deposit
- Typical waitlist positions
- The number of waitlist positions varies each application cycle.
- Offers made from the waitlist
- —
- Procedure
- Waitlist procedures and information are provided to applicants placed on the waitlist.
- Deposit required
- No
Cost of attendance and debt
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $125 | $125 |
| Health insurance | $2,265 | $2,265 |
| Total cost of attendance, year 1 | $36,246 | $36,246 |
0% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $0.
Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026
- Applications
- 2,021 (8.7% in-state)
- Matriculants
- 48 (31.3% in-state, 68.8% out-of-state; 50% women)
- Applications per seat
- 42
Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).
Entering class 2025
- Matriculated
- 48
- MCAT (median)
- 513
- GPA (mean)
- 3.89 · science 3.87
- First generation
- 19%
Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.
Transfer applications
No
Mission statement
Mission Alice L. Walton School of Medicine trains physicians who are devoted to transforming the health of medically underserved and rural communities in Arkansas, its surrounding states, and beyond. AWSOM physicians make a difference by pioneering whole health principles, deploying contemporary technologies, and developing novel partnerships to bridge the gaps to high quality medical care and to promote health and well-being for all individuals and communities. Vision Equip and support physicians and health professionals to successfully tackle the healthcare challenges of the 21st century. Values -Empathy -Self-Care -Humanism -Entrepreneurialism -Community Focus
Notes
New school: inaugural Class of 2029 matriculated in 2025 (48 students). Requirements page labels the AAMC PREview 'Highly Recommended'. Class profile also reports 15% of students from rural areas, 94% with research experience and 14 double majors; it says class performance data will be posted later. School news release on the 2025 white coat ceremony says the school received more than 2,000 applications for 48 seats and that about one-third of the class is from Arkansas with 21% from bordering states (approximate figures, not recorded as numbers). AMCAS deadline November 1; transfers not accepted.
Sources for this page
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- LCME Directory - Accredited Programs
- AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 · AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://www.alwmedschool.org/admissions/ · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://www.alwmedschool.org/admissions/class-profiles · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://www.alwmedschool.org/admissions/requirements · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
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