Month: September 2024

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program

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…

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How Reggie Boateng overcame barriers to achieve his medical dream

Every journey to medical school is unique, but few are as remarkable as that of Reggie Boateng. His story is a shining example of how the human spirit can triumph over adversity and the incredible…

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From medical students to lifelong friends: KCU-COM alumna delivers former classmate’s first grandchild

Meeting your first grandchild is a once-in-a-lifetime event; having your former classmate deliver your grandchild makes it even more special. Such was the case for Shane Speights, DO, campus dean of New York Institute of…

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Life-saving decisions: A lifeguard’s path to medical school

Tanner Movick has known since middle school that he wanted to become a doctor. His dream was born from a personal experience—his grandmother’s life-changing accident. As she spent countless hours in hospitals, he witnessed firsthand…