The UMKC School of Medicine offers an MSA (Master of Science in Anesthesia) Scholars Program that offers early and guaranteed admission to college students interested in applying to the Master of Science Anesthesia Program. Students admitted to the MSA Scholars Program are working to complete their undergraduate degree from one of our partner institutions.
Our partner institutions include the following universities:
- University of Missouri – Kansas City
- University of Missouri – Columbia
- University of Missouri – St. Louis
- Missouri University of Science and Technology
- Avila University
- Truman State University
- Rockhurst University
Applications will NOT be reviewed until all supporting documents have been received. When all application materials have been received, the MSA admissions committee will review all complete applications. All application materials must be emailed to the School of Medicine by August 15.
Students applying for the MSA Scholars Program should submit the following documents to: medicine@umkc.edu.
- Verifying at least ten (10) hours of shadowing an anesthesiologist, an AA or a CRNA for the MSA program.
- A minimum of 3 letters of recommendation. At least one letter must be submitted from a faculty member.
The MSA admissions committee reviews all eligible applications and decides which candidates will be selected for interview.
If selected for an interview, applicants will be required to be present, virtually or in-person, at the date and time of the interview.
After interviews the MSA admissions committee will extend offers of guaranteed admission to those who best qualify for the MSA Program. Applicants will be notified by email of these decisions.
Once admitted to the MSA Scholars Program, a student would then have a seat in the MSA program for the appropriate term after graduating with a baccalaureate degree, pending successful completion of final matriculation requirements. MSA Scholars who applied in the 2022 cycle will be matriculating January 2024.
The MSA admissions committee reserves the right to not admit any applicants from a partner institution each year.
In order to be considered for the MSA Scholars program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Attend one of our partner institutions:
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- University of Missouri – Kansas City
- University of Missouri – Columbia
- University of Missouri – St. Louis
- Missouri University of Science and Technology
- Avila University
- Truman State University
- Rockhurst University
Obtain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at the time of application.
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- Students must earn a grade of B- or better in all science coursework.
- Students who do not earn a B- or better in all science coursework will not be eligible for admission.
Application review and selection process
Students should submit the following applications and application materials to medicine@umkc.edu.
Note: the required shadowing hours may not be fulfilled within employment, internship, or class experiences.
Final Requirements for Students Offered Admission to the MSA Scholars Program
Matriculation to the School of Medicine Master of Science in Anesthesia Program is contingent upon meeting the following requirements:
- Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher in the following pre-requisite courses:
- Two semesters of biology with lab
- Two semesters of general chemistry with lab
- One semester of organic chemistry I with lab
- One semester of organic chemistry II with lab,
- Two semesters of physics (sophomore level) with lab
- One semester of biochemistry (upper level)
- One semester of human anatomy
- One semester of physiology
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- One semester of human anatomy and physiology (4+ credit-hour course) may be accepted for one semester of human anatomy and one semester of physiology
- One semester of statistics (quantitative based)
- One semester of mathematics (calculus, pre-calculus, additional statistics course, college algebra, or trigonometry
- One course in medical terminology
- Earn a baccalaureate degree from a partner institution prior to entering the School of Medicine MSA program
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- Upon graduation, provide a letter of support from an academic advisor or faculty member addressing professionalism to medicine@umkc.edu
- Submit the CASAA (Central Application Service for Anesthesiologist Assistants) application
- Submit the UMKC General Application for Admission
- Submit the School of Medicine Supplemental Application
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- School of Medicine MSA Technical Standards
- Submit and pass a criminal background check prior to matriculation
Note: Students admitted through the MSA Scholars Program do not have to submit a GRE or MCAT score.
April 1: MSA Scholars Program Application becomes available
The School of Medicine Scholars Program Application becomes available April 1 of each year. Current college students may apply to the program during the summer between their junior and senior year of college.
August 15: Application deadline
The School of Medicine Scholars program application is due by this date. All supporting documents must also be postmarked by this date, including college transcripts, personal statement, resume, and letters of recommendation.
September: Offers to interview are extended
The MSA admissions committee reviews all eligible applications and decides which candidates will be selected for interview. Offers to interview will be extended via email.
Late September: Interviews take place
All applicants selected for an interview must select and confirm a date for the interview via email.
October: Offers of admission are extended
Students being offered early, and guaranteed admission will be notified of their acceptance with a detailed email outlining the final requirements to matriculate to the Master of Science in Anesthesia program.
January 2023 – December 2023: Scholar completes baccalaureate degree
Matriculation to the School of Medicine Master of Science in Anesthesia Program is contingent upon meeting the final requirements. Students admitted through the MSA Scholars Program do not have to submit a GRE or MCAT score.
January 2024
Matriculation to the School of Medicine Master of Science in Anesthesia Program.
The UMKC School of Medicine offers an MSA Scholars Program where college juniors can apply for early and guaranteed admission to the UMKC School of Medicine Master of Science in Anesthesia Program. Students admitted to the MSA Scholars Program are working to complete their undergraduate degree from one of our partner institutions.
Our partner institutions include the following universities:
- University of Missouri – Kansas City
- University of Missouri – Columbia
- University of Missouri – St. Louis
- Missouri University of Science and Technology
- Avila University
- Truman State University
- Rockhurst University
Once admitted to the MSA Scholars Program, a student would then have a seat in the MSA program for the appropriate term upon graduation, pending successful completion of final matriculation requirements. MSA Scholars who apply in the 2022 cycle will be matriculating January 2024.
MSA students enter the program in January each year and begin the 29-month curriculum.
