Office of Graduate Medical Education
About the Office
The Office of Graduate Medical Education and our clinical affiliates provide a diverse mix of ACGME-accredited training programs and exciting research opportunities across a broad range of specialties. Learn more about our office, mission and goals.
GME Essentials
Residency and fellowship programs
The UMKC School of Medicine and its affiliates offer a variety of residency and fellowship programs that provide graduate medical students with diverse clinical, academic and professional experiences. Explore our graduate medical programs and learn more about the exceptional clinical opportunities and curricula they offer.
Salaries and benefits
As University of Missouri System employees, residents and fellows at the UMKC School of Medicine receive competitive salary and benefits packages while living in one of the more affordable major cities in the country.
Research Support
UMKC School of Medicine residents and students may contact the Research Support team for guidance on preparing the University Health Research Application Form for department approval and submitting research protocols to the applicable review committees, such as the UMKC Institutional Review Board (IRB), Children’s Mercy IRB, and St. Luke’s Hospital IRB.
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GME Ombudsman
Developed to promote a positive climate for residency and fellowship education, the ombudsman serves as an independent, impartial, informal and confidential resource for residents and fellows with training-related concerns.
Resources, Policies and Procedures
Explore policies, procedures and resources related to GME administration, HR and business, finance and the learning environment. All GME policies and procedures can also be found in the School of Medicine Policy Library.
Wellness Resources
The health and well-being of our graduate medical students is paramount. Explore the resources available to you as a resident or fellow at the UMKC School of Medicine or reach out to GME Wellness Subcommittee contacts, Stacey Algren and Lisa Young.
GME Governance
GME governance councils are committed to helping the UMKC School of Medicine provide the highest quality graduate medical education and training. Learn more about their individual charges, roles, responsibilities and member rosters.