P.R.N. | UMKC School of Medicine

Reaching Rural Missouri

The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine plans to expand its program to St. Joseph, Missouri, in an effort to address the state’s rural physician shortage beginning January 2021. More >>

UMKC Medicine Magazine

The latest edition of UMKC Medicine is now available online. Check out the current issue that explores how the UMKC School of Medicine is meeting the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, while embracing our mission to educate outstanding future physicians and other health care team members. More >>

Dean Mary Anne Jackson

Mary Anne Jackson, M.D., has been announced as the ninth dean of the UMKC School. More >>

Champion Sports Docs

School of Medicine classmates Michael Monaco and Matt Matava celebrated their teams' super seasons as team doctors for Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues. More >>

Working to Improve Diabetes Prevention

School of Medicine professor and researcher Jannette Berkley-Patton has received a $3.3 million National Institutes of Health grant to help improve diabetes prevention outcomes with African Americans. More >>

Pro Re Nata

P.R.N. (“as circumstances require”) highlights current and upcoming events, trends, awards, and news for faculty/staff, students, residents, including various spotlights of departments, people, and other happenings within the School of Medicine.

P.R.N. began its existence as a printed monthly publication. It has since transitioned to an online publication, providing a forum for more up-to-date information you need to be in the know about the School of Medicine.