Students
Bodies in beta
In today’s fast-evolving world of medical education, technology is reshaping how students connect with complex topics — and Kansas City University is leading the charge.
KCU medical student Suhas Babu turns personal heart condition into purpose
When Suhas Babu thinks about why he’s in medical school, he starts with his heart. Born with a congenital bicuspid aortic valve—a structural heart defect—he underwent open-heart surgeries in elementary school and again in high school.
Curiosity at the interface
Mahan Hadjian didn’t expect to find himself at the cutting-edge of national research, but that’s exactly where he landed thanks to a prestigious fellowship at the National Institutes of Health.
KCU welcomes inaugural class of future anesthesiologist assistants
Kansas City University (KCU) welcomed its first class of 24 students to the Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant (MHS-AA) program at the Joplin Campus, marking an important milestone in the University’s ongoing efforts to address critical health care workforce needs.
Medicine's magic wand
KCU students are among the first to wield new AI-powered POCUS devices – training with tech that feels like portable, medical magic.
KCU students receive multiple awards at 2025 Kansas City Medical Conference
Kansas City University osteopathic medical students earned top honors across every competition category at the 2025 Kansas City Medical Conference held December 6, 2025.
KCU students serve as health advocates to help refugees navigate health care access
Through the Refugee Health Navigator Program, Kansas City University students learn whole-person care by walking alongside refugee families as they navigate the U.S. health care system.
Surprise discovery during POCUS Practice
A routine moment of hands-on practice turned into something far more memorable—both professionally and personally—for second-year medical student Bryant Pace.
KCU medical student wins KC Marathon
When Kansas City University second-year osteopathic medical student Bryce Merriman crossed the finish line of the Kansas City Marathon, he wasn’t just completing 26.2 miles.
Local fifth graders receive free physicals at KCU-Joplin
The Score 1 for Health program provided free head-to-toe physicals and dental exams for local fifth graders at KCU-Joplin.
Score 1 for Health brings free screenings and STEM activities to KC kids
Elementary students from Vita Nova Charter School visited Kansas City University (KCU) for Score 1 for Health, a program founded by former Kansas City Chiefs player Deron Cherry.
KCU medical students give screenings to local kids
Nearly 300 Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School students received health screenings through Score 1 for Health, a preventative health initiative at KCU, giving children care and second-year medical students their first clinical experience.