Medical Education
The silent teachers: Kansas City University’s Gift Body Program enhances anatomy education
At Kansas City University (KCU), the Gift Body Program is a cornerstone of medical education, providing an invaluable resource for students to learn anatomy through hands-on experience with real human donors. Often referred to as "silent teachers," these donors play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of medical professionals by offering a unique, intimate and profoundly humanistic learning experience.
KCU medical students author resolution to expand treatment for opioid use disorders during pregnancy
A Kansas City University (KCU) osteopathic medicine student is making big strides toward fulfilling KCU’s vision and changing health care for good along the way.
Delta Dental of Missouri awards $50,000 to KCU to support those in need of dental care
The funding is part of Delta Dental of Missouri’s 2024 mission giving initiatives, which included awarding nearly $350,000 in oral health grants to eight organizations to support oral health initiatives, educational programs and charitable causes across the state.
KCU osteopathic medical student extends studies into bioethics
Benjamin Pautler, third-year medical student and anatomy fellow, came to KCU energized to embrace his medical school studies after a gap year. However, it was an inspiring speaker during orientation who planted a seed that would add an unexpected and meaningful layer to his medical education by piquing his interest in the study of bioethics.
AACOM sessions held at KCU in conjunction with annual conference
When the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine selected Kansas City as the location for its annual conference, Educating Leaders 2024, it presented an opportunity for KCU to host our osteopathic colleagues, showcasing cutting-edge technology, innovative curriculum and campus and impressive research across all KCU colleges.
KCU holds first hard hat tour for College of Dental Medicine
Donors received a first look at the new Kansas City University (KCU) College of Dental Medicine located on the Joplin campus during a hard hat tour on October 6, 2022.
Kansas City University signs new early acceptance partnership with MSSU
Kansas City University (KCU) took another step forward in advancing health care in the Joplin community by continuing a program dedicated to insuring bright minds remain in Joplin to practice medicine and dentistry.
KCU students study the effects of deep breathing
In dangerous situations, blood pressure rises and heart rates increase as adrenaline and cortisol flood the bloodstream.
KCU-COM celebrates student doctors with dual white coat ceremonies
The white coating ceremony is an important rite of passage for KCU medical students. When faculty place white coats on students, they are sending them on a path to maintain the code of ethics and responsibility that come with being an osteopathic physician.
KCU teaches future health professionals to thrive rather than merely survive
Learning by listening to lived experience
Redlining. Stigma. Systemic racism. How do these three terms relate to becoming a physician? For Benjamin Grin, MD, assistant professor of Primary Care, knowing the definition of those terms and how they impact the underserved can make all the difference; for the health of patients and for the skills of future doctors.
