Learning Environment
Promoting a Healthy Learning Environment
The School of Medicine works to establish a healthy and inclusive learning environment, which is comprised of students, faculty and staff dispersed throughout a network of affiliate hospitals and clinics across the Kansas City metro area. We also help support UMKC's Employee Assistance Program through Saint Luke's Hospital. Learn more.
Key Focus Areas
Enhancing the learning environment
The Department of Graduate Health Professions in Medicine and Learning Environment staff offer a five-week Learning Environment module focused on strategies for creating, implementing and evaluating a positive learning environment at every level. The module is open to graduate students, residents and other learners and explores theoretical frameworks and evidence-based practices to address issues related to the learning environment. Additionally, our Teacher/Learner Policy aims to promote a respectful, supportive atmosphere that fosters mutual respect and accountability in both educational and clinical settings.
Mistreatment awareness, prevention and reporting
In an effort to create a safe and comfortable learning environment for all, we take our role in mistreatment awareness, prevention and reporting seriously. Learn more about mistreatment reporting and resolution procedures, and file a report if necessary.
Expect Respect Committee and campaigns
The Expect Respect project champions initiatives and campaigns related to the learning environment. Learn more about our current initiatives.
Wellness and burnout prevention
Wellness is a major focus for the School of Medicine. As such, we facilitate key services to help our students, faculty and staff avoid burnout and feel their best. Learn how the free and anonymous Well-Being Index Survey can help you measure different aspects of your wellness; explore the impartial and confidential assistance our student ombudspersons can provide to students with complaints or concerns; and discover other helpful resources.
Professionalism
Professionalism is paramount at the UMKC School of Medicine. Review some inspiring stories of professionalism in medicine through our Project PEAK (Professionalism, Empathy and Kindness) campaign.