Category: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program

From policy to patients: A student’s unconventional road to medicine

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…

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A rite of passage: KCU celebrates white coat ceremonies for new medical students in Kansas City and Joplin

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…

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A gut feeling and a family crisis shaped a KCU graduates journey

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…

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Becoming Dr. Sabira: A journey of resilience, loss and purpose

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…

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KCU Center for Population Health and Equity program helps break barriers in refugee health care

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…

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KCU graduate who found purpose in her darkest moment, now helps others through medicine

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…

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The future of health sciences based on osteopathic medicine

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…

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How the anatomy lab sparked KCU student doctors’ paths and a published study

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…

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From launch pads to life goals: KCU graduate Saahil Golia charts a course toward aerospace medicine

  Few medical students complete their education at a launchpad—but for Saahil Golia, the dream of becoming a physician has always been tied to something bigger—something beyond the boundaries of traditional practice and, quite literally,…

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From rural Missouri to the front lines: KCU student doctor’s unconventional path to medicine

When Megan Stacy applied to the police academy, it wasn’t part of some grand plan, it just felt right. “I didn’t think they were going to accept me,” she laughs. “I just thought, why not?”…