KCU in the News

First-year students in KCU's College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Dental Medicine and College of Biosciences traded the classroom for volunteerism when they joined faculty and staff in the University’s time-honored tradition of We Care Day. 

Kansas City University (KCU), the leading provider of physicians for the state of Missouri, has announced plans to further expand its offerings by developing an anesthesiologist assistant program based at its Joplin, Missouri, campus. 

Leaving for college is an exciting time for both students and parents, but it can also be very emotional. KCU's Dr. Getch provides tips to parents to help during this transition.

KCU-Joplin officially welcomed 162 new medical students in the class of 2028 with a traditional white coat ceremony that took place July 28, 2024.

More than 150 of KCU-Joplin’s newest medical students learned a little bit more about their new community with a bus tour of area attractions. 

Tooth sensitivity is a common condition that causes discomfort when consuming certain foods and drinks. KCU’s Dr. Linda Niessen explains the causes and offers tips for those who suffer from it.

Diabetes affects an estimated 38 million people. Those with diabetes are at higher risk for related complications including a number of oral health concerns. 

Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause flu-like symptoms such as headache, dizziness and nausea. KCU's Dr. Gautam Desai speaks on how you can stay safe from the dangers of carbon monoxide.

Summer days mean summer rays! Unprotected exposure to the sun can increase the risk of developing skin cancer. KCU’s Dr. Ken Stewart explains.

Medical school is hard enough, but KCU student Charlie Adams’s existence was on the line, so he took a day off from clinic rotations in Kansas City and drove three hours to the Missouri Capitol.

After losing her father to COVID-19 while attending medical school, Anne Ast walked across the stage and graduated from KCU with a plan to serve rural communities. 

A growing shortage in physicians is impacting rural areas. KCU's Class of 2024 aims to help fill the gap.