Students

Students at Kansas City University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine are making significant strides in medical research, with projects that have earned national awards and publication in prestigious journals. Guided by Bryan Beutel, MD, assistant professor of Primary Care and an orthopedic surgeon at Sano, these students have tackled fascinating topics that could shape the future of medicine.

In a world where connections can emerge in the most unexpected places, the bond between Reed June Apostol, a first-year medical student at Kansas City University, and Denise Wunderler, DO, FAOASM (COM 2004), a passionate advocate for Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood, is truly inspiring.

KCU dental students spent time serving others at The Minnie Hackney Community Service Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

In a major breakthrough published in The EMBO Journal, Student Doctor Mahan Hadjian, along with his co-authors, have identified a key protein that plays a pivotal role in regulating immune responses.

Kansas City University Global Health track students are making a significant mark on the global health care landscape, earning top honors at prestigious medical conferences for their groundbreaking research.

KCU students highlight the challenges faced by first-generation medical students in a compelling blog they authored for The DO. From navigating complex academic landscapes to overcoming systemic barriers, their article emphasizes the need for more research and targeted support.

When doctoral candidate Kari Jo West (COB ’24) started her journey at KCU to become a psychologist, she never envisioned she would end up behind bars. That changed the day she began her role as a psychology intern at the Bureau of Prisons.

A KCU student had the incredible honor of guest hosting two episodes on the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ Residents in a Room podcast.

Kansas City University (KCU) has partnered with Care Beyond the Boulevard, a nonprofit dedicated to providing health care for underserved Kansas City communities, to offer its clinical psychology (PsyD) students hands-on training under the guidance of KCU alumnus Tyler Staples, PsyD.

At the 2024 KC One Health Day, Jessica Bennett, a third-year student at Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine unveiled compelling new research on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her findings offer hope in the fight against this challenging disease, which predominantly impacts young boys, marking a potential turning point in treatment strategies.

This episode brings mentoring into focus from both sides of the experience—the student and the seasoned physician.

Imagine stepping into an anatomy lab, where the air buzzes with the excitement of discovery. Here, amidst the silent teachers—the cadavers—Kansas City University Student Doctor Colleen Reed is redefining medical education.