For fourth-year Kansas City University (KCU) osteopathic medical student Nicolette Duong, medicine is more than a profession — it’s a commitment to advocacy, dignity and showing up when it matters most. Duong’s passion for underserved…

It started as a joke. Thomas Parpana was in a lecture about cancer when he felt a lump in his neck.  “I noticed there was a growth under the right side of my jaw,” Parpana…

Peter Khoury once had a seat in the boardroom. Now, the aspiring dermatologist is headed to the exam room. As a young boy, Khoury learned that timely, appropriate care could be difficult to find. “Growing…

The journey to become a physician begins with a traditional and powerful symbol of purpose and responsibility. Kansas City University (KCU) College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed 428 new students across its Kansas City and Joplin…

When Olivia Langton started medical school at Kansas City University (KCU), she expected to be challenged. What she didn’t expect was her class would one day help her make sense of a personal crisis. During…

Ten years ago, Kaheerman Saibire—who goes by the name Sabira—arrived in the United States with a dream and just a few phrases of English. Today, she’s Dr. Sabira Kaheerman—a 2025 graduate of Kansas City University’s…

For newly arrived refugees, the American health care system can feel like a maze without a map. A partnership between Kansas City University’s (KCU) Center for Population Health and Equity and Della Lamb Community Services is helping…

When Jenna Cook, DO, walks into a room, she brings with her more than just a stethoscope and white coat. She carries a second chance at life—a story forged in chaos, stitched together by instinct…

The future of health sciences is under constant change, with osteopathic medicine emerging as a vital and innovative approach to health care. Kansas City University (KCU) stands at the forefront of this movement, shaping the…

Kansas City University (KCU) medical students are gaining national attention with a newly published study in Springer Nature Link, a platform known for hosting high-impact scientific and medical research. Authored by students Robert J. Heins, Jordan…