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Kansas City University’s College of Dental Medicine boasts four virtual reality (VR) simulators, the most advanced in dental simulation, that are incorporated into the dental curriculum. Using VR simulators, students can build confidence practicing clinical skills in a learning environment prior to caring for patients in a real-world setting. The technology allows the aspiring dentists to perform multiple repetitions to improve their skills prior to providing patient care.

KCU alumnus Forrest “Phog” Allen, DO (COM 1909), is not only a basketball coaching legend, but also a pioneer in sports medicine and sports psychiatry. 

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, making regular screenings vital. Dr. Nicole Fremarek from KCU shares current best practices to empower individuals in their health journey.

Medical and dental students at KCU stepped out of the classroom and into hands-on learning, welcoming hundreds of elementary school students to campus for free health screenings marking the official launch of Score 1 for Health for the 2024-25 academic year.

Marc B. Hahn, DO, president and CEO of Kansas City University (KCU), has been recognized as one of Ingram's exclusive list of ‘50 Missourians You Should Know.’ Hahn’s visionary leadership has positioned KCU as a leading institution in medical and health sciences education and innovation.

A team of KCU researchers, including Professor of Biosciences Abdulbaki Agbas, PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher Purva Sethi, PhD, and Research Scientist Edina Kosa, MSc, explored TDP-43's potential as a blood-based biomarker for detecting disease and examined its presence and possible functions inside platelets.

Hailing from New York City and getting his education in the heartland, Joe Li, DO, a 2022 alumnus of Kansas City University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine and resident at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has been named the recipient of the Outstanding Resident of the Year Award. 

Kansas City University (KCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sally Ann Mitchell, EdD, MMSc, CAA, as the program director for its new Master of Health Sciences in Anesthesiologist Assistant (MHS-AA) program, set to begin in January 2026.

The average adult between the ages of 20 and 64 has three or more decayed or missing teeth. Today’s advances offer several options for replacing teeth. KCU’s Dr. Linda Niessen explains.

A 2023 graduate of Kansas City University's Clinical Psychology (PsyD) program is making significant strides in improving the lives of teens and young adults. Tyler Staples, PsyD, specializes in clinical child psychology, focusing on psychological assessments for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disorders, depression and anxiety.

The MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is a crucial step for aspiring medical students, playing a significant role in medical school admissions. At Kansas City University (KCU), we understand the challenges and dedication required to excel on this exam. This guide provides tips, strategies and resources to help you prepare effectively and ace the MCAT.

Every journey to medical school is unique, but few are as remarkable as that of Reggie Boateng. His story is a shining example of how the human spirit can triumph over adversity and the incredible power of perseverance. As a first-generation medical student in the United States, Boateng’s path has been marked by both incredible challenges and the determination to succeed.