Education and Professionalism
Services and Resources
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 our approach and reporting and resolution procedures.
Mistreatment reporting platforms
Expect Respect
Everyone including students, residents, faculty and staff should expect respect in the learning environment. Learn about the Expect Respect Committee and their current initiative.
Professionalism
Professionalism is paramount at the UMKC School of Medicine. Our office promotes professionalism through workshops for medical students and by sharing inspiring stories of professionalism in medicine through our Project PEAK (Professionalism, Empathy and Kindness) campaign. Learn more about these programs.
Wellness and burnout prevention
Wellness is a major focus, not only for our office but for the entire 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.
Learning Environment Policies
Please explore all policies related to the learning environment at the UMKC School of Medicine, as well as the Teacher/Learner Policy, which promotes respectful and supportive educational and clinical environments.