Walmart Heiress Alice Walton’s New Medical School Just Inaugurated Its First Class

The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) just inaugurated its first medical school class of 48 students, commemorated by a prestigious white coat ceremony last week. The school was founded by philanthropist billionaire Alice Walton, heiress to the Walmart family and worth nearly $100 billion.

The school was opened with a singular focus in mind: train students to practice medicine with an eye to holistic care….