Students
KCU Day of Giving Creates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship
Apr 4, 2022
In the midst of a busy examination week on both the Kansas City and Joplin campuses, Kansas City University students, faculty, and staff paused for a moment...
After two-year hiatus, KCU medical mission returns to Guatemala for global health outreach
Mar 2, 2022
For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a team of 40 third- and fourth-year medical students led by Gautam Desai, DO, professor and chair of Primary Care for KCU College of Osteopathic Medicine continued a 20-plus-year tradition of traveling to Guatemala to deliver care to more than 1000 patients.
Five osteopathic student doctors earn American Osteopathic Foundation Scholarships
Jan 24, 2022
The American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) offers a variety of educational scholarships to recognize academic excellence among osteopathic medical students across the country.
COB Student Celebrations
Dec 16, 2021
On December 9, KCU celebrated the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program’s Pinning and Hooding observances by hosting an in-person pre-ceremony reception...
New Data Reveals Med Schools’ True Impact on Primary Care Workforce
Dec 8, 2021
Kansas City University Ranks in Top 10 for Graduates Practicing in the Field
KCU students serve the community through WE CARE Day
Nov 7, 2021
Kansas City University (KCU) held its first WE CARE Day more than 20 years ago. The annual day of community service provides an opportunity for KCU faculty and...
KCU and OneSight partner once again to provide free glasses to Kansas City children
Oct 22, 2021
After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, KCU Score 1 for Health and OneSight continued their long-time partnership and annual clinic to provide...
Dr. Williams Distinguishes Importance of Primary Care
Oct 11, 2021
Dr. Bruce Williams practiced family medicine for 31 years prior to teaching at KCU-Kansas City. He is now associate dean of Clinical Education and faculty...
KCU Joins Black Health Care Coalition in Vaccination Efforts
Sep 21, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage our country, low vaccination rates, particularly within communities of color, have resulted in a dramatic influx...
‘Pay it forward’: KCU osteopathic med student delivers aid to Afghan refugees
Sep 15, 2021
“Qatra qatra, darya maisha” means “drop by drop, a river is formed.” It is an Afghan proverb encouraging people to...
KCU Names New Leader to Focus on Health and Wellness
Aug 27, 2021
Carlton Abner, DNP, has joined Kansas City University as associate provost of Campus Health and Wellness, with the goal of elevating and strengthening the...
Kansas City University and the University of Nebraska Medical Center Collaborate to Offer DO/MPH Dual Degree Opportunity
Aug 23, 2021
Kansas City University (KCU), in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), is excited to announce a unique opportunity for our...