It’s a match

School of Medicine students announce where they will be residents. Read more

Serving Kansas

KU Medical Center students present research at Capitol Research Days in Topeka. Read more

Treating mind and body

KU Medical Center's internal medicine/psychiatry training program is one of the nation's best. Read more

The right dose

KU Medical Center researchers study whether high-intensity exercise could help stroke patients. Read more

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Medical school on a mission

The University of Kansas School of Medicine integrates excellent education, scientific discovery, outstanding clinical programs and dedication to community service. The only medical school in Kansas, KU is acknowledged as a leader in training primary care and rural physicians. In addition to its commitment to educating the physician workforce of tomorrow, the school is an emerging leader in biomedical research and the health of the public.

• The University of Kansas Cancer Center became a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in 2012.
• Frontiers is a member of the national Clinical and Translational Science Award consortium.
• The KU Alzheimer's Disease Center is one of only 29 National Institutes of Health-designated centers.
• Eight departments rank among the top 25 public universities for National Institutes of Health research funding.