Osteopathic Medicine

Joseph R. Takats III, DO is a collector—not just of things, but of experiences that have defined a lifetime of impact.

At 85 years old, Adele King, DO, reflects on a lifetime of cherished fond memories—and a few bittersweet ones.

Fifty years after fleeing Saigon, Dr. Huy Nguyen and his family have built a remarkable medical legacy—with multiple generations graduating from Kansas City University.

As Kansas City University celebrates commencement, three remarkable medical students reflect on the experiences that shaped their journeys. Their stories are a testament to courage, compassion and the power of purpose in medicine.

When Megan Stacy applied to the police academy, it wasn’t part of some grand plan, it just felt right.

A newly released report from the National Center for the Analysis of Healthcare Data identifies Kansas City University as an impactful force in addressing the growing demand for physicians across Missouri, Kansas, and the nation.

With a career defined by service, leadership and innovation in osteopathic medicine, W. Joshua Cox, DO, FACOFP, executive dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Kansas City University, has been honored with the American Academy of Osteopathy’s distinguished Academy Award.

At the Carmelo de Nazareth Convent, nestled in a remote mountain village in the highlands of Guatemala, Kansas City University’s team of student doctors, faculty and alumni physician volunteers were hard at work.

Olivia Kaufman, a second-year medical student at Kansas City University, is gaining hands-on experience with the kids she hopes to treat one day—not in a clinic, but on a baseball field.

Kenneth A. Heiles, DO, campus dean of Kansas City University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in Joplin, Missouri, has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.

In an ever-evolving health care landscape, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine is leading the way with two innovative tracks in behavioral health and leadership.

Dr. Ken Stewart explains the key differences between acid reflux and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD), along with when it’s time to seek medical help.