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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.
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.
Alexander Norbash (B.A./M.D. '86)
Dean, UMKC School of Medicine
News and Features
Read major School of Medicine announcements and feature stories highlighted in the university's primary press publication, UMKC Today.
UMKC School of Medicine Honors Ophthalmology Leader Nelson Sabates with Take Wing Award
1 May 2026 | Recognized for decades of excellence in academic medicine, research leadership and service to University Health and Kansas City, Sabates will receive top alumni award Read full story UMKC School of Medicine Honors Ophthalmology Leader Nelson Sabates with Take Wing Award
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
School of Medicine on Insider
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.