Students

Kansas City University Celebrates Commencement for Largest Class in History and Inaugural Class of Clinical Psychologists

May 6, 2022
(Kansas City, Mo. – May 8, 2022) Kansas City University (KCU), the 8th largest medical school in the nation, celebrated commencement ceremonies on its...

An Unlikely Path Brings KCU Graduate to a DO Degree

May 2, 2022
From barely completing high school, to commencement at Kansas City University, Joe Li’s journey to becoming a doctor is a lesson in resilience and...

KCU celebrates Match Day and residency placements nationwide

Apr 15, 2022

Fourth-year medical students from the Kansas City University (KCU) College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) gathered in person and virtually to recognize their achievements for the annual Match Day on March 18.

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...