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ID: 1102800203
Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program
Joplin, MO
Data Last updated: 3/28/2025
Overview
Program & Work Schedule
Overview

Audition rotations are highly recommended. Mixed DO and MD program. Large patient volume, high acuity, great place to learn. Diversity of pathologies, unopposed for procedures. One-on-one resident to teaching attending. Level II Trauma Center, Level I STEMI Center, Level II Stroke Center.
Information
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Primary teaching site
Freeman Hospital West
Accredited length of training
3
Required length
3
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2025-2026 No
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 Yes
Program start dates July 1
Participates in ERAS® Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Alisha Wright DO
Freeman Hosp West
Emergency Med Pgm
1102 W 32nd St
Joplin, MO 64804
Tel: (417) 347-3377
Fax:
E-mail: bkbarger-saunders@freemanhealth.com bkbarger-saunders@freemanhealth.com
Person to contact for more information about the program: Brenda Barger-Saunders BA
Freeman Hosp West
Emergency Med Pgm
1102 W 32nd St
Joplin, MO 64804
Tel: (417) 347-5610
Fax:
E-mail: bkbarger-saunders@freemanhealth.com bkbarger-saunders@freemanhealth.com
Survey Received: 7/19/2024

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Location

Freeman Hosp West
Emergency Med Pgm
1102 W 32nd St
Joplin, MO 64804

Sponsor

Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)
1750 Independence Ave
Kansas City, MO 64106

Participant(s)

Freeman Hospital West
1102 W 32nd St
Joplin, MO 64801

Children's Mercy Hospital
2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108-9898

Metro Emergency Transport System (METS)
625 Virginia Ave
Joplin, MO 64801