Kansas City, KS
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2012-13
🎓 The Basics
What was the zip code of your residence in high school?
67502
Overall, how satisfied are you with this program?
2 out of 10
0 = Unsatisfied, 10 = Completely Satisfied
What do you like most?
There were a few exceptional faculty members.
What do you like least?
The school is not accepting of students who do not fit the mold of a traditional midwestern man. Outsiders are not welcome. The school feels this is "serving to produce primary care physicians for Kansas." I believe it has stagnated the academic prowess, cultural diversity, and creativity which lead to strong programs.
🧾 The Details
Does the student body seem cooperative or competitive?
3 out of 10
0 = Competitive, 10 = Cooperative
Does the environment seem supportive for underrepresented minorities?
0 out of 10
0 = Unsupportive, 10 = Very Supportive
Does the environment seem supportive for lesbian/gay/bisexual/transsexual students?
0 out of 10
0 = Unsupportive, 10 = Very Supportive
Does the environment seem supportive for married students?
7 out of 10
0 = Unsupportive, 10 = Very Supportive
Does the environment seem supportive for students with disabilities?
0 out of 10
0 = Unsupportive, 10 = Very Supportive
Does the environment seem supportive for older/non-traditional students?
2 out of 10
0 = Unsupportive, 10 = Very Supportive
How approachable are faculty members?
2 out of 10
0 = Unapproachable, 10 = Very Approachable
How do students from this program do after graduation - are they adequately prepared for practice?
Graduates go as far as their scores and capabilities will take them - which most of the means Kansas for residency and career.
What are rotations like?
2
Any other information you want to share?
The research reputation has suffered recently as well. A large percentage of research funds have been diverted from other programs to fund the National Cancer Center designation. Researchers and physicians are now being pressured to give up their interest to help fund the cancer program. This has caused the removal of a former School of Medicine Dean (Barbra Atchkinson) and led to difficulty recruiting top physician and research faculty. As a result, mediocre faculty has been recruited with promised of exorbitant funding and salary (which is the only way currently able to land candidates.) Unfortunately, this situation is not sustainable and has led to a tarnished reputation and lower quality faculty.
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