Osteopathic Medicine

Mamie Johnston, DO, set a symbolic cornerstone for generations of women who would walk the halls of KCU to study and become physicians when she became the University's first graduate. Today, we highlight her life, achievements and enduring legacy as we celebrate women during the month of March.

The energy on both KCU campuses was electric as cheers, laughter and happy tears echoed through the halls with the arrival of Match Day 2025. Osteopathic medical students gathered on KCU’s campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, surrounded by family, friends and faculty members, sharing smiles, hugs and shrieks of joy as they learned where their residencies will take them following commencement in May.

Lt. Cmdr. Jeffrey Biberston, DO, a 2014 graduate of Kansas City University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been recognized as the 2024 Junior Officer of the Year by the Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio.

In the latest AMA STEPS Forward podcast, Dr. Robert Cooley, associate professor of Primary Care, discusses how collaborative models play a crucial role in addressing health care disparities and improving access to care for underserved communities.

For Shazreh Bukhari, the decision to pursue medicine was deeply personal. Born and raised in Pakistan, she spent years struggling with undiagnosed endometriosis, enduring pain that was often dismissed as “just part of life.” But when she moved to Canada at 17, everything changed.

KCU incorporates Butterfly Network’s AI-guided ScanLab™ education application into its curriculum to empower dedicated, hands-on ultrasound training.

The MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is a crucial step for aspiring medical students, playing a significant role in medical school admissions. At Kansas City University (KCU), we understand the challenges and dedication required to excel on this exam. This guide provides tips, strategies and resources to help you prepare effectively and ace the MCAT.

At Kansas City University (KCU), the Gift Body Program is a cornerstone of medical education, providing an invaluable resource for students to learn anatomy through hands-on experience with real human donors. Often referred to as "silent teachers," these donors play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of medical professionals by offering a unique, intimate and profoundly humanistic learning experience.

KCU-Joplin officially welcomed 162 new medical students in the class of 2028 with a traditional white coat ceremony that took place July 28, 2024.

More than 150 of KCU-Joplin’s newest medical students learned a little bit more about their new community with a bus tour of area attractions. 

Twelve Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) alumni made history at the Kansas City University Farber-McIntire Campus in Joplin when they became doctors of osteopathic medicine following a commencement ceremony on May 5, 2024. 

Picture walking the sidelines of your favorite NFL team, not merely as a fan but as a member of the team. Jessica Nelson, a lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan, and fourth-year medical student at KCU, is living proof that dedication and passion can pave the way for incredible opportunities.