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From Haiti to Kansas City: Twin sisters pursue medical dreams at KCU

Twin sisters Biwy D. Cadet and Biwy E. Cadet, both attending Kansas City University (KCU) College of Osteopathic Medicine, share an incredible journey that started in Haiti and took them to new heights in the United…

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KCU osteopathic medical students author resolution to expand treatment for opioid use disorders during pregnancy

A Kansas City University (KCU) osteopathic medicine student is making big strides toward fulfilling KCU’s vision and changing health care for good along the way. Advocacy work is not only something she feels passionate about, it’s a calling for…

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KCU College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate honored with 2024 Excellence in Public Health Award

Andrew Kochvar had just started his first year of medical school at Kansas City University (KCU) when COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. Though he was several years away from becoming an osteopathic physician, he knew he…

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KCU student who overcame childhood cancer prepares to serve as pediatrician

“It’s a complete exhaustion that consumes you.” That is how Regan Hill described what he felt while battling cancer as a young child. Today, the medical student sets out to help children with severe health…

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KCU faculty and alumni inducted into the ACOFP Conclave of Fellows

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)…

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A big league opportunity: KCU medical student serves at the Kansas City Royals Dominican Academy

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.

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KCU medical students celebrate Match Day 2024

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…

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KCU awarded $16 million to build new Center for Population Health and Equity

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.

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New KCU partnership provides health care to KC’s homeless population

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.

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New program accelerates path for students seeking medical degree

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.