Month: September 2024

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How to ace the MCAT: Your ultimate guide to success

The MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is a crucial step for aspiring medical students, playing a significant role in medical school admissions. At Kansas City University (KCU), we understand the challenges and dedication required to excel on this…

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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 Reginald (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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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…