Josh Cox 

Executive Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vice Provost for Medical Affairs 

Joshua Cox, DO, FACOFP, serves Kansas City University as executive dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) and vice provost for Medical Affairs. In this role, he oversees COM curriculum development and execution; directs programs to enhance faculty effectiveness faculty effectiveness; ensures compliance with accrediting bodies, regulatory agencies and governing bodies; and directing medical operations for the University’s clinics and clinical partnerships in the community.

Dr. Cox began his career as a family physician for the U.S. Army and in 2006 joined the KCU faculty. During his tenure at the University, he has served in a number of capacities, including professor of Family Medicine, chair of Primary Care, associate dean for Clinical Education, COM campus dean for Kansas City and most recently as interim executive dean and vice provost for Medical Affairs. 

He earned a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from KCU in 2000, and is residency trained and board-certified in family medicine. He is a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) and in 2019 was awarded the Osteopathic Family Medicine Educator of the Year Award. He has served on numerous professional boards and committees, including the Board of Directors of DO Care International, the American Association of Family Physicians (AAFP) Commission on Education, the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) Congress of Delegates, and the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners Standard Setting Committee.