Rite of passage

New students marked their entrance into the medical profession at the White Coat Ceremony. Story

Closing the gender gap

Nearly 60 middle school-age girls came to KU Medical Center this spring to learn about health care careers. Story

With honors

Two School of Medicine students receive Minority Scholars Awards from the American Medical Association. Story

Leading Internal Medicine Subspecialties

Pulmonologist Amy O'Brien-Ladner, M.D., has been elected a councilor for the Association of Specialty Professors. Story

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.