About Us

A medical student helping a child at a School of Medicine community event.

Our Mission and Values

Our mission is deeply rooted in community at the local, state, national and international levels. We work to advance community health through physician and health professions education, research, direct service and economic development. Learn how our strategic plan, mission and vision position us to advance community health in the decades to come.

Mission, vision, strategic plan

School overview

Our history

Leaders Shaping the Next Generation

Together with our affiliate partners, administration, faculty and staff, we prepare the next generation to advance the field of medicine. Learn more about the people and institutions that have helped us become one of the premiere medical schools in the region.

Dean Norbash speaking with School of Medicine colleagues.

Leadership

School of Medicine leadership is comprised of accomplished, forward-thinking professionals with deep expertise and a commitment to innovation, compassion and academic rigor. Learn more about our current and former leaders.

Exterior entrance to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Teaching hospitals and affiliates

Learn more about the affiliate institutions and teaching hospitals where our students, residents and fellows receive a world-class medical education.

School of Medicine faculty sitting in a lecture hall during the faculty awards ceremony.

Faculty and staff

Our faculty and staff are the backbone of our institution. Learn more about our amazing educators and support staff, or nominate someone for Associate of the Quarter.

Wide view of the Kansas City skyline on a beautiful day.

Cities and Campuses

The UMKC School of Medicine features two campus locations — one in the heart of Kansas City on Hospital Hill in UMKC Health Sciences District, and the other in St. Joseph, Mo., which hosts our rural medicine program. Learn more about these unique cities, their attractions and the quality of life they offer our students, faculty and staff.

Kansas City

St. Joseph

Health Sciences District link opens in a new tab

Accreditation, Governance, Policies and Procedures

Accreditation

Learn more about school and program-specific accreditations.

Policies and procedures

Explore School of Medicine policies, processes and procedures.

Councils

Discover the School of Medicine councils.

Committees

Learn more about our committees and committee members.

Faculty members listening to a lecture.

Faculty, Learning Environment and Shared Resources

Our faculty and staff are committed to advancing the medical field through education, research and service to the community — and we're committed to ensuring they have everything they need to meet their goals and objectives. Find links to some of our most popular tools, resources and information.

Faculty Resources

Learning Environment Resources

Shared resources on SharePoint

News, Events and Visits

Discover our biggest headlines and upcoming events or schedule your school visit.