Kansas Health Science University is a private, nonprofit institution whose goal is to increase access to medical education opportunities.
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We’re excited to announce that Kansas Health Science Center is now Kansas Health Science University! This change is an important first step toward positioning ourselves to explore new disciplines and degree programs and provide diverse opportunities for future students.
Holiday cheer filled the air at our 4th Annual Winter Talent Show. From piano and singing to dance, speeches, and comedy, student performers reminded us how much creativity lives in our KansasCOM community.
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Students and faculty are partnering with the Sedgwick County Fire Department to study if hydrogen cyanide exposure be contributing to higher rates of heart attacks and strokes among firefighters? Learn more about this work at the link below. tinyurl.com/csbk96uy
We’re excited to once again sponsor the NXTUS NXTSTAGE Community Health & Vibrancy Pilot Competition, which connects future-minded Kansas organizations with innovative startups from around the world. We look forward to welcoming this year's finalists to downtown Wichita!
Across Kansas, rural communities face growing gaps in health care access. A new HRSA grant will help Kansas Health Science University launch a rural family medicine residency, preparing @KansasCOM__DO student doctors to serve where they’re needed most. tinyurl.com/5dhcndb2
We’re celebrating a landmark achievement: the first endowed scholarship fund! The Carl M. and Ruth L. Coonrod Family Foundation is standing behind future KansasCOM students, helping them turn their dreams of becoming physicians into reality.
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Join Kansas Health Science University and the Medical Society of Sedgwick County for the Frontiers in Medical AI Summit on October 14, 2025. Seating is limited, so register now: tinyurl.com/5h856fdc
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What an unforgettable evening at this year’s Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) Annual Celebration complete with our Student Doctor Choice Awards. The evening was a powerful reminder that while each journey is unique, we're united in our experience at @KansasCOM__DO.
This #LaborDay, we recognize the tireless dedication of osteopathic physicians and all medical professionals who champion whole-person care.
Your compassion, skill, and commitment are shaping a healthier future.
We hosted the @ICTBizJournal's Health Care Heroes event which recognized leaders with vast expertise & reminded us why collaboration matters. Congrats to our own Michael Morrow, DO, recognized for his outstanding care in breast imaging. #HealthCareHeroes #Wichita
We presented a commemorative plaque to the Riverside Health Foundation, whose leadership and generosity helped make @KansasCOM a reality by investing more than $16 million. Together, we’re supporting highly trained compassionate doctors ready to serve. #HereforGood #FutureDO
This week, we welcomed the Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation (WMREF). We’re grateful for their partnership— from sponsoring events to investing in student research, their support strengthens our shared vision to improve health care outcomes for Kansans.
By donning their white coats for the first time, our newest KansasCOM medical students joined a community united by one mission: advancing health through service, innovation, and compassion. #WhiteCoatCeremony #FutureDoctors #HereforGood #DOproud #Classof2029
Students from KansasCOM are teaming up with local fire departments to study cyanide exposure during structure fires—a hidden risk to victims and first responders. Read more: tinyurl.com/3zeb9jbf
We're committed to improving health in Kansas by addressing the state’s physician shortage and with 3+4 agreements with seven Kansas colleges we're supporting students from pathway to practice. Read how @KansasCOM_DO students are stepping in: ow.ly/t2j250WkQOF #HereforGood
As the first institution in Wichita's health care corridor, we're eager to welcome shared learning and collaboration. Our future #biomedical #science lab gives us space for hands-on #research and work with community partners across #Kansas. Discover more: ow.ly/BaIG50Wk6At
A healthier Kansas depends on human connections that cross sectors, professions, & city lines. That's why we were excited to host The Regional Economic Area Partnership of South Central Kansas, @REAPofSCK, & members of the Kansas Legislature for a discussion on community health.
First-year student doctors at our @KansasCOM__DO are in southwest Kansas for our Rural Medicine Summer Immersion Program. Over 10 days, they’ll shadow physicians, meet local leaders, & serve medically underserved areas. #CommunityMedicine #MedEdHub #HereforGood #RuralHealth
Each year clinical faculty Joaquin Santos, MD, invites our student doctors to experience sports medicine firsthand at the #CWS2025. These opportunities connect them to real-world care, mentorship, and the diverse communities they’ll serve. Discover more: ow.ly/MH4350We7bH
Join us for an information session to explore our We HEART RNs program— designed specifically for experienced RNs interested in becoming doctors. Learn about this unique pathway built with your real world experience in mind. Email us at [email protected] to register.
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So excited to see @KHSU_KansasCOM & Hesston College teaming up to address the physician shortage – a great community-driven solution for expanding health care access in underserved areas. Can’t wait for the first cohort in 2027!
Kansas is facing a doctor shortage – 2/3 of counties lack enough physicians. To help close this gap, @KHSU_KansasCOM & Hesston College have launched a 3+4 program so students can earn a bachelor’s and medical degree in just 7 years!
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