University of Kansas (Wichita)/Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Program
About This Program
Our program trains our Sports Medicine Fellows in unopposed full spectrum primary care sports medicine training. We push our fellows to grow personally and professionally during their fellowship. Our program combines academic rigor, high volume procedural training, and strong clinical experience. Our fellows will serve all levels of athletes from professional to beginners, in addition to patients who are trying to remain active.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Andrew Scott Thomas Porter, DO
Via Christi Hosps Wichita
Primary Program Contact
Amy E Cahill
Ascension Via Christi Hospitals
Locations
Via Christi Hosps Wichita
Sports Med Pgm
707 N Emporia
Wichita, KS 67214
1010 N Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214-3199
3600 E Harry St
Wichita, KS 67218-3713
2778 N Webb Rd
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
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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 Positions Not 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 - Nov 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 30 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.