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UMKC School of Medicine 50th Anniversary Videos
UMKC School of Medicine 50th Anniversary Video and Student Salute to UMKC School of Medicine 50th Anniversary
UMKC School of Medicine Celebrates 50 Years
Alumni and community leaders honor successful past and promising future The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine celebrated its rich 50-year history as a leader in innovative health care… 
Reid Waldman, M.D., ’17, a pioneer in dermatologic therapies
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…
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…
Scot Ebbinghaus honored with 2022 Take Wing Award
The School of Medicine honored Scot Ebbinghaus, M.D., ’89, a medical oncologist and health care pioneer, with the 2022 E. Grey Dimond, M.D., Take Wing Award during a ceremony and…
EVENTS
April 11, 2014, marked the inaugural Vijay Babu Rayudu Quality and Patient Safety Day at the School of Medicine, an annual event giving students, residents, fellows and faculty an opportunity to present their research and learn from experts in the field.
Please mark your calendar and plan to attend the 10th Annual Vijay Babu Rayudu Quality & Patient Safety Day event scheduled for:
May 5, 2023
Keynote Speaker / noon-1 p.m.
Sanjay Saint, M.D.
Chief of Medicine, Van Ann Arbor Healthcare System
George Dock Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan
Abstract Submission Information: https://med.umkc.edu/research/qips/patient-safety-day/
Dr. Catherine Spong, M.D., ’91
Professor & Paul C. MacDonald Distinguished Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
AOA Annual Lectureship
Leveraging the Near to Create the Opportunities
Noon
Thursday, May 11, 2023
School of Medicine Theater B
Dr. Spong holds membership with the following organizations:
- American Gynecologic and Obstetric Society
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- American Medical Association
- Society for Neuroscience
- Society for Gynecologic Investigation
- Perinatal Research Society
- Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine
- Bellevue Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
- Council of University Chairs of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
The E. Grey Dimond, M.D., Take Wing Award is the School of Medicine’s annual honor given to a graduate who has demonstrated excellence in his or her chosen field and exceeded the expectations of peers in the practice of medicine, academic medicine or research. Personal achievements and community or public service are also considered for the award, which is presented during graduation week.
The Take Wing winner receives an engraved Take Wing statue and round-trip paid transportation and expenses to Kansas City to accept the award. The winner also presents the E. Grey Dimond, M.D., Take Wing Lecture and makes a brief speech to that year’s graduating class during commencement ceremonies.
https://med.umkc.edu/Commencement
May 12, 2023 – UMKC School of Medicine Hooding Ceremony
Time/Location: – 4:00PM – 6:00PM
Swinney Recreation Center
5030 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64110
(for directions, please Click Here)
May 13, 2023 – UMKC Spring Commencement Ceremony
Time/Location: – 5:00PM – 7:00PM
T-Mobile Center
1407 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106
(for schedule, registration, and more information, please Click Here)
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