News
Read the latest news and announcements from the Institute for Community Engagement at KU Medical Center.
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February 17, 2026Building confidence through global experienceProgram helps future health care providers grow skills, perspective and commitment to underserved communities
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January 29, 2026New emergency medicine residency aims to keep doctors in Kansas“As a tertiary care referral center, Wichita is uniquely positioned to create a sustainable pipeline for emergency care physicians prepared to practice throughout the state.” - Laura Tatpati, dean of KU School of Medicine-Wichita
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September 15, 2025Finding careers, building connections at Kansas’ largest health care career fairKCO career fairs bring together talent and organizations to strengthen care across the state
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August 20, 2025Where beauty hides in plain sight: 20 years of rural Kansas photographyFor two decades, the Rural Kansas Photography Contest has spotlighted everyday moments in rural Kansas, inviting residents to share their stories through the lens.
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July 29, 2025Methodical match: Rural recruiters help family medicine physician find her fit in KansasThe Kansas Recruitment and Retention Center supports physician’s journey from rural roots to rural practice.
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June 18, 2025Kansas leads the way at international HOSA conference, fueling the future for health careRecord-breaking delegation showcases Kansas’ rising health care talent and leadership at world’s largest HOSA event.
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June 17, 2025Future rural docs get early immersion through unique KU programEarly in their training, KU medical students gain rural experience that shapes their skills and sense of purpose.
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May 15, 2025Medical trainees' perspectives take center stage at Elevate Conference in WichitaPanelists shared their job-hunting experiences and motivations for serving underserved communities across Kansas.
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April 9, 2025Rural Health Care Spotlight: Tyrel SomersTyrel Somers, M.D., fulfills an essential role mentoring new doctors and students in real-world clinical settings.
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October 16, 2024Rural Medicine Panel Discussion: Inspiring Future Providers for More than 20 YearsFirsthand insights from the front lines of rural medicine can spark interest among attendees as well as detail the realities of working as a small-town physician.
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August 13, 2024Largest Health Care Career Fair in Kansas Expands to Third LocationEvents in Kansas City, Salina and Wichita will connect health care organizations in underserved areas with potential providers.
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June 11, 2024Kansas Locum Tenens: Strengthening the Health Care Workforce through Temporary CoverageThe program engages resident physicians, fellows and faculty from the University of Kansas School of Medicine campuses in Kansas City, Salina and Wichita, who provide coverage for primary care.
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November 30, 2023Rural Health Care Provider Spotlight: P.J. Stiles"One of the best aspects of working in rural medicine is the ability to make a big difference."
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October 10, 2023Annual Fair Brings Together Health Care Employers and Job SeekersThe 2023 Kansas Career Opportunities Health Career Fair welcomed nearly 200 participants and guests in Wichita.
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August 9, 2023Support KU School of Medicine’s Rural Medicine Interest Group with Sponsorships, T-ShirtsStudent interest group is seeking physicians and practices who would like to partner.
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July 18, 2023The Kansas Bridging Plan Expands to Include OB/GYN PhysiciansThe loan forgiveness program has an impressive retention history, with about 80 percent of participants continuing to practice in Kansas after completing their obligation.
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June 20, 2023Urban Health Care Provider Spotlight: Caitlin Chiles, M.D.Urban underserved communities have greater health disparities and less access to health care, and Caitlin Chiles, M.D. knew she wanted to focus on this population in her hometown.
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December 15, 2022Rural Kansas Photo Contest winners illustrate the unique beauty of KansasThe annual rural photo contest, supported by KU Medical Center Rural Health Education and Services, celebrates its 17th year.
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September 20, 2022Rural Kansas Photo Contest adds two new categories, including an invitation to teen photographersThe contest, sponsored by KU Medical Center’s Rural Health Education and Services, aims to showcase the beauty of Kansas through photographs.
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September 2, 2020Calling all photographers: Enter Rural Kansas Photo ContestA special photo contest sponsored by Rural Health Education and Services at the University of Kansas Medical Center, celebrates its 15th anniversary. Enter your photo.