Robert (Bobby) Riss, MD
Assistant Dean for Career Services
rriss@cmh.edu
M4-209
Kristen Kleffner, M.Ed.
Manager of Career Counseling
kleffnerk@umkc.edu
M4-205G, 816-235-1811
Kim Kalaiwaa
Senior Office Support Assistant
kalaiwaak@umkc.edu
M4-205F, 816-235-1900
Welcome!
Our mission is to provide students with comprehensive career services so they may select an appropriate and fulfilling career in medicine. We offer a comprehensive program that begins with the mentorship of students when choosing their profession to navigating through the complex residency application process. We appreciate that each student is in a different phase of their career development and have broken down our advising into the sections below. Please contact us with any questions!
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Gaining Experience & Career Development |
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Student Interest Groups: SIGsGain exposure to your specialty by participation in interest groups |
CVStart organizing your accomplishments & see where you need further development |
MentorshipFind out why you need a mentor |
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Specialty Selection |
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Careers In Medicine WebsiteUtilize self-evaluation tools to pick your specialty
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National Resident Matching Program DataSee where your numbers fit with others who ended up in your specialty |
The Match Process |
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The Match TimelineReview important dates
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Selecting Your Residency ProgramDevelop a strategy to decide which programs to apply to |
Developing Your Personal StatementReview the guidelines for developing your personal statement |
Arranging Out Of Town RotationsGet advice from former students on arranging out of town rotations |
InterviewingReview interviewing skills and important advice
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Creating Your Rank ListSee what to consider when creating a rank list |
Operating In The Match ProcessSee how the match process works |
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