University of Kansas School of Allied Health

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Defined broadly, "allied health" refers to a diverse collection of the health science fields such as physical therapy, laboratory science, health information management, speech pathology, nutrition, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and many other disciplines critical to patient care and the treatment of illness. Allied heath professionals comprise more than 60 percent of the entire health care work force.

Eight academic departments comprise the University of Kansas School of Allied Health which is located with the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. More than 20 academic programs in the health sciences are available at the school and the type and nature of degrees offered is extremely diverse. Learn about the exciting careers available in health care at the School of Allied Health by selecting a program below.

Current Research in the School

Internationally renowned scientists at the School of Allied Health are collaborating with researchers in other schools at KU and other universities both here and abroad. The allied health professions in general have historically lacked the scientific evidence to base their clinical practice; therefore, our goal within the School is to increase the scientific-based evidence and thus improve clinical outcomes.

In a new bi-state initiative, the University of Kansas Medical Center is collaborating with the scientific community in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area to increase investment in life sciences research. This vision for the future includes the work of talented researchers from all of the health professions and the basic sciences. Laboratory science with clinical and translational progress is the priority for national and regional commitment of resources to biomedical research. It is critical that we are able to translate new knowledge rapidly into tangible benefits for patients and families.

Also: The School's research publication highlights work by our faculty in areas like nutrition, diabetes, sensory perception and stroke rehabilitation.

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