Osteopathic Intelligence Blog

Kansas City University (KCU) alumni and faculty continue to achieve excellence in the field of osteopathic medicine. The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) Conclave of Fellows honored alumnae Elly Riley, DO (COM ’09)…

When second-year student Leah Wu envisioned what medical school would be like, she never imagined that one day it would offer the opportunity to treat potential Major League Baseball (MLB) players. A trip to the Dominican Republic in conjunction with Kansas City University’s (KCU) Global Health program changed that.

Fourth-year medical students attending Kansas City University (KCU) College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) gathered on the Kansas City and Joplin campuses as well as remotely to celebrate their achievements during the residency match process. During…

Kansas City University (KCU) has thus far received a total of $16 million in federal and foundation support for the development and building of a new Center for Population Health and Equity (CPHE) on both their Kansas City and Joplin campuses.

Kansas City University has announced a groundbreaking partnership with a local community organization to enhance health care services for the homeless population in Kansas City.

Students admitted to a new accelerated med school and dental school program announced by Pittsburg State University and Kansas City University (KCU) will save money and time on their path to becoming health care professionals, getting them into the field of medicine more quickly at a time when physicians and dentists are in demand in rural areas like Southeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri.

Megan Ottomeyer, DO, a neonatologist and assistant professor of pediatrics at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, did not go into medical school at Kansas City University, or even into her residency, thinking she’d end up working with the tiniest of patients.

KCU alumna Jessica Bass, DO, pursued her love for research during her time spent at the University. Her journey of becoming a physician scientist propelled her toward securing one of the most prestigious research fellowships in the nation.

Joey Peters began his college career conducting clinical research in kinesiology. As he worked with athletes, he felt the need for a more holistic approach. This led him to KCU and set him on a path toward becoming an osteopathic physician.

Feet are a window into a patient’s overall health. With this in mind, KCU osteopathic medicine students designed a community foot clinic, called FreshStep, to improve the health and wellness of Kansas City’s underserved community.