We are educating the next generation of healthcare professionals to serve the underserved.
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
Our Mission
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.
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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, Doctor of Medical Science, Doctor of Executive Leadership, Doctor of Public Health, Master of Science in Biomedicine and Master of Public Health.
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Diversity at ACHE
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.
News & Events
A Career Rooted in Teaching and Service: Meet ARCOM Dean Dr. Christopher Loyke
Meet Christopher J. Loyke, DO, FACOFP, the new Dean of ARCOM, and learn how a career rooted in teaching, service and patient care has shaped his approach to leadership and his vision for future physicians.
ACHE Receives HLC Approval to Launch Doctor of Executive Leadership Program
The new DEL program was developed to meet the growing demand for experienced leaders who can navigate organizational change, workforce transformation, innovation, and increasingly complex business environments.
From Lessons Learned to Lessons Applied: ACHE Faculty Advance Multinational Medical Readiness at Exercise Vigorous Warrior 2026
The workshop brought together military medical professionals representing 38 NATO and partner nations, providing a forum to exchange contemporary operational lessons and discuss their application across multinational military medical systems.
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Fort Smith, AR 72916
479-308-2243