International approach

An interprofessional health care team learns lessons about simulation training during a trip to Israel. Story | Photos

Learning the ropes

Medical residents jumpstart their training at KU Medical Center Plastic Surgery Boot Camp. | Story

White Coat Ceremony

More than 200 students in the KU School of Medicine class of 2020 receive their clinical coats during the annual White Coat Ceremony. Photos

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.