University of Kansas (Wichita) Program
About This Program
Most of our residents have completed their ACGME minimum cast count requirements by the end of the CA-2 year, leaving the entire CA-3 year available for focus on desired experiences.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
James L Walker, MD
University of Kansas SOM - Wichita
Primary Program Contact
Nilufer K Schlesselman, BA
Ascension Via Christi St Francis
Locations
University of Kansas SOM - Wichita
Ascension Via Christi St Francis
929 N Saint Francis Ave
Wichita, KS 67214-3821
1010 N Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214-3199
5500 E Kellogg
Wichita, KS 67218-1607
550 N Hillside
Wichita, KS 67214-4976
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160-7220
1947 Founders Circle
Wichita, KS 67206
7550 W Village Circle
Wichita, KS 67205
2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108-9898
3600 E Harry St
Wichita, KS 67218-3713
2778 N Webb Rd
Wichita, KS 67226-2388
9300 E 29th St N
Wichita, KS 67226
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.