Sharmila Makhija is the Founding Dean and CEO of the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine in Bentonville, Arkansas, a position she assumed in 2023. A surgeon specializing in women's health and gynecologic oncology, she is recognized as an international expert in gynecologic cancer. Her career reflects a dedication to advancing medical education and improving healthcare delivery.
Prior to her current role, Dr. Makhija held significant leadership positions in academic medicine.