Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence
Fifty years ago, the University of Missouri-Kansas City launched a bold experiment in educating the medical leaders of the future. Today, the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine is a cornerstone of Kansas City’s medical community. Since its founding in 1971, the school has a grown into a recognized national leader and trend-setter in medical education with more than 4,000 graduate physicians and health care professionals across the United States.
The past 50 years have been an exciting adventure. Now, we look forward to the next 50 years as we celebrate the past, present and future of UMKC School of Medicine.
Long known for its innovative research, humanities-focused education and unique medical programs – namely the accelerated BA/MD program where students enter medical school straight from high school and complete their degrees in six years – UMKC continues to graduate future leaders in health care. In short, the UMKC School of Medicine is making a difference in the health and well-being of Kansas City communities and far beyond.
Golden Jubilee Gala
School of Medicine Golden Jubilee
Saturday, June 4, 2022
6:00 – 10:30 p.m.
Loews Hotel
1515 Wyandotte Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
Co-chairs
Dr. Nelson and Rachael Sabates
Honorary Co-chairs
Charlie and the Honorable Brenda Shields
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School of Medicine Open House / Chicken N Pickle registration
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50th Anniversary News
Brad Warner, M.D., ’82, provides surgical care for children in need
UMKC School of Medicine Alumni Reflections Throughout 50 Years Since 1971, nearly 4,000 physicians and health care professionals across the United States have received their degrees from the UMKC… 
Lisa Fizpatrick, M.D., ’92, increasing health literacy, improving outcomes for the underserved
Since 1971, nearly 4,000 physicians and health care professionals across the United States have received their degrees from the UMKC School of Medicine. As a lead up to our Gold…
Timothy Martin, M.D., ’84, a leader in pediatric anesthesiology and pain medicine
Since 1971, nearly 4,000 physicians and health care professionals across the United States have received their degrees from the UMKC School of Medicine. As a lead up to our Gold…
Dana Suskind, M.D., ’92, improving child outcomes
UMKC School of Medicine Alumni Reflections Throughout 50 Years Since 1971, nearly 4,000 physicians and health care professionals across the United States have received their degrees from the UMKC School…
Tracy Stevens, M.D., ’90, a leading advocate for women’s heart heath
UMKC School of Medicine Alumni Reflections Throughout 50 Years Since 1971, nearly 4,000 physicians and health care professionals across the United States have received their degrees from the UMKC School…
Hospital executive Mark Steele, M.D., ’80, leads today’s physicians
Mark T. Steele, M.D., ’80, is executive chief clinical officer at Kansas City’s University Health (formerly Truman Medical Centers), executive medical director of University Health Physicians, and associate dean for the UMKC School of Medicine’s University Health programs.
Amy Patel, M.D., ’11, caring for women, helping them advance in medicine
Amy Patel, M.D., ’11, works at at Liberty Hospital as a breast imaging specialist and medical director of the Breast Care Center.
Mario Castro, M.D., ’88, cares for patients on a global level
Mario Castro, M.D., ’88, a pulmonary care specialist who received the 2021 E. Grey Dimond Take Wing Award, serves as L. E. Phillips and Lenora Carr Phillips Professor, chief of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine.