KU School of Medicine-Wichita and the city of Wichita provide a wide variety of opportunities for students, resident physicians, faculty and staff to participate in outreach programs.
From a 25-plus-year partnership with Wichita Public Schools to specialized programs for parents, children and families, we develop programs for the community and we also participate and partner with existing community programs to better serve those who need us.
Our faculty, staff, students and resident physicians are dedicated to helping our community. Here are just a few examples:
We're proud of our longtime partnership with Wichita USD 259, including 25 years of donating supplies and hosting holiday and educational events for Park Elementary School students. KU School of Medicine-Wichita currently partners with Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary School and is proud to host students for engaging and fun educational activities, inspiring them to imagine a future of boundless opportunities.
Our medical students' commitment to a life of service starts when they first arrive on campus. Every year, the new class of medical students at KU School of Medicine-Wichita spends time volunteering at sites across Wichita. Their service projects have included assisting the Medical Loan Closet of Wichita, Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, Kansas Food Bank, the United Methodist Open Door food ministry, ICT SOS, Rainbows United and more.
The Simulation Center at KU School of Medicine-Wichita not only serves our learners but also offers training opportunities for other students and organizations in the region. Elementary, middle and high school students have learned skills while interacting with the center's high-tech manikins as well as groups ranging from the Veterans Health Administration to the Kansas Air National Guard and even visitors from as far as Ukraine.
Learn more
For more information, contact our Office of Public Affairs at 316-293-2643. You can also learn more about our outreach efforts on our Community Programs page.