UMKC School of Medicine — Kansas City
Our Home in Kansas City
Our school and clinical affiliates are in the heart of Kansas City with front-door access to a vibrant metropolitan area with diverse people and experiences. Enjoy Kansas City's low cost of living, quick commutes, incredible schools and thriving entertainment districts.
In Our Neighborhood
Hospital Hill
The majority of our programs have classes and affiliate sites at the UMKC Health Sciences District. The district is located on a hill, dubbed Hospital Hill, made up of community hospitals and medical specialty clinics. You'll work in our partnering sites with the best doctors and researchers in the nation as you provide care and outreach to the surrounding neighborhoods and people of Kansas City.
Transportation
Kansas City is a strong transportation hub with surrounding highways offering quick commutes and diverse alternative transportation including city bus, ride-share and streetcar options.The streetcar is free to ride and travels a two-mile stretch downtown with stops by campus and Hospital Hill.
Housing
From a downtown loft or apartment to a suburban home in one of Kansas City's neighboring communities a short commute away, the city has housing options and more than 240 neighborhoods for a variety of tastes and budgets.
The KC Essentials
Arts and culture
Experience the local art scene with world-class museums, studios and fine-art galleries. On the first Fridays of each month, the Crossroads Arts District hosts an open-house event showcasing artwork from local, regional, national and international artists.
Food and drink
Our city is famous for its delicious barbecue, but we also have a vibrant restaurant scene including multiple James Beard Award winning chefs, craft breweries, distilleries and local coffee shops.
Entertainment
Kansas City boasts a vibrant entertainment scene with performances at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, concerts at the T-Mobile Center, Kansas City Chiefs games at Arrowhead and lively music, theaters, clubs and bars in our entertainment districts.
Shopping
Shopping in KC is amendable to diverse budgets with boutique shops, antique stores, thrift shops, outlets, malls and large local apparel brands.