KCU News

Your oral health may have a greater impact on your overall health than you realize.

Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and an important milestone in our nation's ongoing journey toward freedom and justice.

During his time at Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine, James Mackenzie, DO, began defining the kind of physician he wanted to become—one focused not just on clinical skill, but on understanding his patients.

If you're exploring a career path in anesthesia, you may be considering two important roles: certified anesthesiologist assistant and certified registered nurse anesthetist.

Gautam J. Desai, DO, FACOFP dist., chair and professor of Primary Care at Kansas City University recently completed a one-year term as president of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, becoming the organization's first Indian American president.

As tick activity increases across the Midwest this summer, Dr. Gautam Desai discussed where ticks are commonly found, how to properly remove them, symptoms to watch for after a bite and ways to reduce exposure.

Have you ever wondered how scientists decode the complexities of our genetic makeup or discover new drugs faster than ever before? The answer lies in bioinformatics, a fascinating field at the intersection of biology and technology.   

On Military Match Day at the United States Naval Academy, the weight of years of training came down to a single moment.

From dreaming about space travel to training as a future space doctor, Kansas City University graduate Jason-Flor Sisante is taking the next step toward a career in aerospace medicine through the United States Navy’s aerospace medicine program.

Long before medical school, Christopher M. Ahmad was learning what it meant to care for others by observing how small acts of attention, presence and respect can make a difference.

If you're considering a career in psychology, one of the first big decisions you’ll face is choosing between a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology.