To educate and train a diverse group of highly competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others.
Education
We are educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through doctoral and masters-level programs.
Research
Our research initiatives extend beyond the basic-science laboratory facility. We are improving healthcare through innovative research.
Wellness
Holistic wellness is one of our core values. We are passionate about providing wellness resources to our campus and community.
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Our Programs
The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, not-for-profit institution located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. We are fulfilling our mission of training competent, compassionate healthcare professionals through our Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Science in Biomedicine and Master of Public Health.
Creating a campus community where all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members belong and thrive is vital to our holistic efforts of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Hosted by the ACHE Center for Clinical Skills Development, the large-scale event brought together students from all programs for a full day of teamwork, competition, and hands-on learning.
The project was part of ACHE’s Productive Aging Assistive Technology Fieldwork, which provides students the opportunity to develop solutions for community members while still in a learning environment.
The C-Suite Awards recognize 10 outstanding C-level executives across Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith metro who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and continued excellence in their industries.