News and Events

School of Medicine match day attendees smile and cheer for their student who matched to a residency program.

School of Medicine Events

The UMKC School of Medicine stays busy year-round, hosting a variety of impactful events for faculty, staff, students and the community. See what's coming up and learn more about some of our featured events, lectures and award ceremonies.

Featured events and lectures

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I want to have the best and happiest medical school possible. I want the students to be exceptionally kind, brilliant clinicians, completely satisfied and pleasantly surprised by their experience. I want the faculty and staff to be fulfilled and contributing to a community of innovation and experimentation. I want the community – including Kansas City and our adjoining states – to appreciate this amazing gem for what it is, and what it will become.

Dean Alexander Norbash leaning against the sign outside of the School of Medicine.

Alexander Norbash (B.A./M.D. '86)

Dean, UMKC School of Medicine

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News and Features

Read major School of Medicine announcements and feature stories highlighted in the university's primary press publication, UMKC Today.

UMKC Researchers Partner with Kansas City Churches in $4 Million National Institutes of Health Study to Prevent Diabetes

20 Apr 2026 | The five-year study addresses food insecurity and physical activity through church-based diabetes prevention programs Read full story UMKC Researchers Partner with Kansas City Churches in $4 Million National Institutes of Health Study to Prevent Diabetes

UMKC Launches Research and Innovation Excellence Awards

20 Apr 2026 | Inaugural event honors faculty impact across all disciplines Read full story UMKC Launches Research and Innovation Excellence Awards

UMKC Students Receive Highly Competitive National Award

14 Apr 2026 | The Critical Language Scholarship Program is designed to support U.S. global engagement Read full story UMKC Students Receive Highly Competitive National Award

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Keep up with day-to-day happenings at the UMKC School of Medicine. This repository contains articles, updates and announcements on relevant topics such as financial wellness, alumni news, messages from the dean, faculty and staff achievements, and more.

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