About Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Overview
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine is a 4-year DO-granting program with campuses in Kansas City and Joplin. KCU was one of the first five colleges of osteopathic medicine and is the second largest provider of physicians in the states of Missouri and Kansas. KCU offers a welcoming community, a chance to gain early clinical experience, and specialized military tracks for students interested in becoming military physicians.
Mission
The College of Osteopathic Medicine prepares students to become highly competent, caring and compassionate osteopathic physicians who demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, ethics and sensitivity to the diverse personal and cultural contexts in which care is delivered. We are committed to the service of humanity and the advancement of knowledge through a collaborative environment that provides distinctive osteopathic clinical training and fosters excellence in education, research and scholarly activity, and lifelong learning.
Vision
The College of Osteopathic Medicine is recognized as a leader in osteopathic medical education and health care by exceeding standards of academic and clinical achievement.
Values
- Integrity | Demonstrating respect, honesty and professionalism
- Compassion | Caring for students, patients, colleagues and all humanity
- Excellence | Achieving quality in all that we do
- Collaboration | Working with others to recognize diverse perspectives and achieve mutual goals
- Intellectual Curiosity | Pursuing personal and professional growth
- Innovation | Embracing new practices to improve outcomes
- Heritage | Remain true to our Midwestern values and the guiding principles of osteopathic medicine
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Details
1916
432
Class Size
$47,256
$47,256
dual degree programs
DO/MBA
DO/MA
living
Campus: Kansas City
Cost of Living Index:
91.9*
Walkability Score:
34**
Climate:
- - Annual High Temp: 66°F
- - Annual Low Temp: 47.4°F
- - Av. Annual Rainfall: 39.06 inch
- - Av. Annual Snowfall: 12 inch
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