KCU News

The physician's white coat symbolizes the trust, responsibility and service that define the medical profession. Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed new student doctors into the Class of 2030 during white coat ceremonies held July 20 and July 23 in Kansas City and Joplin, respectively.

You protect your skin from the sun, but what about your lips?

For Nathan Ng, DO, becoming a physician has always represented more than a career milestone.

Kansas City University is a leading osteopathic medical school, offering a comprehensive Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program designed to prepare future physicians for various specialties and populations. 

Kansas City University hosted a regional roundtable as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Nutrition Initiative, bringing together federal health leaders, physicians, educators and community partners to advance nutrition education in medical training.

Kansas City University hosted a regional roundtable as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Nutrition Initiative, bringing together federal, academic, health care and community leaders to explore how stronger nutrition education can better prepare future physicians to prevent and manage chronic disease.

Kansas City University and the University of Kansas Medical Center announce the appointment of Abiodun E. Akinwuntan, PhD, MBA, MPH, MIH, as provost and executive vice president for Academic, Research and Clinical Affairs at KCU.

When Kansas City University KCU osteopathic medical student Mason Tuttle traveled to Kenya, he didn’t expect seeing two very different sides of their health care system.

If you’re planning a career in dentistry, you’ve probably spent hours reviewing prerequisite courses, admissions guides and online forums trying to understand what it takes to earn a seat in a dental medicine program.

As Kansas City embraces the summer of soccer, Dr. Nicole Fremarek shares tips for staying active while avoiding common injuries.

When temperatures climb, staying hydrated is one of the most important ways to protect your health.

Dr. Ken Stewart shares how regular exercise, quality sleep, a Mediterranean-style diet and staying socially engaged can help protect cognitive function and lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.