School of Medicine
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Delivering a World-Class Education
At UMKC's School of Medicine, you'll receive a world-class education from leaders in the medical profession and gain real-world experience at our affiliate institutions in the heart of Kansas City and surrounding areas.
About our school
The UMKC School of Medicine serves Kansas City and the surrounding urban and rural communities by providing exemplary healthcare services and outstanding training for the next generation of medical professionals. Learn more about our storied institution.
Departments
Our departments are the strength of our school. Explore the clinical, academic and administrative units behind the UMKC School of Medicine and learn more about their unique contributions and graduate medical education programs.
Current students
We offer a wide variety of resources and programs to help our students succeed. Learn more about the resources, tools and support services available to you.
In-Demand Medical Programs
Explore our nationally respected medical degree, certificate, certification and graduate medical education programs, which are turning out talented medical professionals who are uniquely prepared to meet the diverse needs of today's healthcare landscape.
Experience the UMKC Difference
Our unique approach to medical education has helped us train outstanding physicians for more than 50 years. Learn more about what makes us different and why our graduates are consistently regarded as well-prepared coming out of school.
School of Medicine News
UMKC School of Medicine Marks 20 Years of the Shannon Lectureship with Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, M.D.
4 Mar 2026 | Adams visited the School of Medicine for the milestone event, sharing insights on the nation’s mental health challenges and the future of equitable care Read full story UMKC School of Medicine Marks 20 Years of the Shannon Lectureship with Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, M.D.
How UMKC Is Building Missouri’s Rural Healthcare Workforce From Classroom to Community
25 Feb 2026 | A multi-school strategy expands rural education, training and career pathways to address statewide healthcare shortages Read full story How UMKC Is Building Missouri’s Rural Healthcare Workforce From Classroom to Community
UMKC-Trained Physician Leads Transformative Philanthropy in Malawi, Supported by School of Medicine Alumni and Faculty
17 Feb 2026 | Anne Alaniz’s vision is reshaping access to care for an entire region in Malawi, Africa Read full story UMKC-Trained Physician Leads Transformative Philanthropy in Malawi, Supported by School of Medicine Alumni and Faculty