Adjunct Faculty

KCU-COM is committed to recognizing and rewarding preceptors with an appropriate and meaningful Adjunct Faculty Rank. In accordance with the University's mission, the Rank and Promotion Guidelines have been specifically created to provide educators of medical students and post-graduate trainees with a method of obtaining an appointment. It is our obligation to document the qualifications and skills of our Adjunct Faculty and provide educational support and development essential to the delivery of a quality curriculum.

Preceptors and Residency Faculty demonstrating an interest in training KCU-COM students and/or KCU-GME post-graduate trainees are reviewed for eligibility and credentialed with a courtesy rank as Adjunct Instructor. 

Upon verification of active and/or ongoing participation, candidates may apply for consideration of a higher rank. This process involves submitting a KCU Adjunct Faculty Application and providing additional documentation in support of the rank requested, including, but not limited to:

• Copy of most recent Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Letters of Recommendation from physician colleagues
• Verification of current faculty appointment(s)

Applicant files for initial rank are compiled and reviewed by the appropriate  COM Deans. The rank is based on the information provided and is assigned by the Executive Dean of COM.

Consideration for a Promotion in Rank requires application and at least five [5] years of experience at the prior rank for consideration. Promotion requests are reviewed annually and due no later than July 1st along with the required supporting documentation.

Candidate files for promotion are compiled, reviewed by the appropriate COM Deans, and evaluated by the Rank and Promotion Committee (RAP). A recommendation of rank is made to the Provost for final consideration and assignment of rank.  The decision reached is communicated the following year in early summer with approved promotions taking effect at the beginning of the next academic year.

Candidates granted a rank of Adjunct Assistant Professor or higher receive the following: 

Subscription to designated online library resources, formal letter, and certificate confirming the rank awarded and dates of the appointment.

Thank you for taking the lead in educating our students and post-graduate trainees. If you have questions or would like more information, contact [email protected].

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits

KCU recognizes preceptors commit considerable time and energy to the education of our students. Preceptor CME credits are provided as outlined below: 

DO Preceptors (AOA Members Only)

• Eligible under Category 1-B, credits are reported by KCU directly to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
• CME reports are available by visiting osteopathic.org or by contacting the AOA Member Resource Center (MRC) at (888) 62-MYAOA (800-626-9262) to request an emailed or faxed report - free of charge

DO Preceptors (Non-AOA Members)

• Eligible under Category 1-B, credits are reported by KCU directly to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

MD Preceptors

• Eligible under PRA Category 2, credits must be self-reported

It is our intent to account and acknowledge the time and effort invested by preceptors to provide our students with high-quality clinical experiences. Please select this link to Request Verification of KCU Preceptor CME or direct additional questions to [email protected].