Emergency Medicine Residency
Welcome to Our Program
Based out of University Health Truman Medical Center, a safety net hospital for the region, our program offers comprehensive clinical and didactic curriculum. Residents rotate between four area hospitals, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations and medical teams before leaving the program well-prepared for the next step in their journeys.
Residency Program Details
Overview and Curriculum
Informed by the adult-learning theory of education, which features small group learning and shorter lectures, our program mixes didactic and clinical work, providing residents with training and education in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), pediatrics, ultrasound, addiction medicine, street medicine, wellness and much more. Get a birds-eye view of our program, explore our curriculum in-depth and see why medical students from across the country hope to train with our faculty and residents.
How to apply
Interested in joining our program? Explore our application requirements, learn more about our interview process and find answer to frequently asked questions. We look forward to hearing from you.
Clinical sites
Emergency medicine residents practice at four amazing hospitals in the Kansas City area. Learn more about these unique locations and the opportunities they provide.
Resident wellness
Wellness is an important aspect of our program, which is why we work to make sure ours strikes a healthy work-life balance. Learn more about our commitment to wellness and life in and outside the hospital as a resident with UMKC's Department of Emergency Medicine.
Resident Life
Discover Kansas City
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Resident Experiences
