Medical Education

How the College of Biosciences is transforming anatomy education

By Jennifer Lindholm Feb 5, 2026

In today’s fast-evolving world of medical education, technology is reshaping how students connect with complex topics — and Kansas City University is leading the charge.

Medicine's magic wand

By Haley Reardon Jan 16, 2026

KCU students are among the first to wield new AI-powered POCUS devices – training with tech that feels like portable, medical magic. 

KCU students serve as health advocates to help refugees navigate health care access

Dec 15, 2025

Through the Refugee Health Navigator Program, Kansas City University students learn whole-person care by walking alongside refugee families as they navigate the U.S. health care system.

KCU-COM Class of 2026 secures Military Match Day placements

Dec 10, 2025

Congratulations to members of the KCU-COM Class of 2026 who participated in Military Match Day!

Surprise discovery during POCUS Practice

By Haley Reardon Dec 3, 2025

A routine moment of hands-on practice turned into something far more memorable—both professionally and personally—for second-year medical student Bryant Pace.

Kansas City University expands ultrasound curriculum to 1:1 education model Following successful elective program with Butterfly

Nov 17, 2025
Expansion equips every student with handheld Butterfly iQ+ devices and integrates ScanLab™ training app across the four-year curriculum. Butterfly...

Kansas City University and Missouri Valley College launch pathway to health care professions

By Haley Reardon Nov 12, 2025

Kansas City University and Missouri Valley College announced a new academic partnership that creates an accelerated pathway for high-achieving MVC Honors College students. 

Beyond the threshold

Oct 10, 2025

KCU isn’t just committed to shaping future health care professionals for tomorrow, we're dedicated to making a real, lasting difference for our communities today.  

Osteopathic training explained: Start to finish at KCU

Oct 9, 2025

If you're passionate about whole-person care, leadership in underserved communities and hands-on learning, pursuing a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine may be your calling.

Score 1 for Health launches school year screenings at KCU campuses

By Jennifer Lindholm Sep 19, 2025

Medical and dental students at Kansas City University stepped out of the classroom and into hands-on learning, welcoming hundreds of elementary school students for free health screenings to officially launch the program for the 2025–26 school year. 

Local fifth graders receive free physicals at KCU-Joplin

Sep 19, 2025

The Score 1 for Health program provided free head-to-toe physicals and dental exams for local fifth graders at KCU-Joplin.

Score 1 for Health brings free screenings and STEM activities to KC kids

Sep 12, 2025

Elementary students from Vita Nova Charter School visited Kansas City University (KCU) for Score 1 for Health, a program founded by former Kansas City Chiefs player Deron Cherry.