Osteopathic Medicine

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.

Gautam J. Desai, DO, FACOFP, professor and chair of Primary Care at Kansas City University, has been named the president of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. A respected leader and beloved mentor, Desai makes history as the first Indian American to assume this prestigious role.

Mamie Johnston, DO, set a symbolic cornerstone for generations of women who would walk the halls of KCU to study and become physicians when she became the University's first graduate. Today, we highlight her life, achievements and enduring legacy as we celebrate women during the month of March.

The energy on both KCU campuses was electric as cheers, laughter and happy tears echoed through the halls with the arrival of Match Day 2025. Osteopathic medical students gathered on KCU’s campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, surrounded by family, friends and faculty members, sharing smiles, hugs and shrieks of joy as they learned where their residencies will take them following commencement in May.

Lt. Cmdr. Jeffrey Biberston, DO, a 2014 graduate of Kansas City University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been recognized as the 2024 Junior Officer of the Year by the Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio.

In the latest AMA STEPS Forward podcast, Dr. Robert Cooley, associate professor of Primary Care, discusses how collaborative models play a crucial role in addressing health care disparities and improving access to care for underserved communities.