University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program
About This Program
1. Ocular Oncology education 2. MSICS cataract surgery experience 3. Advocacy experience 4. Intensive education in pediatric ophthalmology including all pediatric ophthalmology subspecialties.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Komal B Desai, BA, MD, MD
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Primary Program Contact
Jennifer D Harden
Univ of Missouri-Kansas City Sch of Med
Locations
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Department of Ophthalmology
2101 Charlotte St Ste 200
Kansas City, MO 64108-2765
2411 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108-2792
2301 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108-2640
2316 E Meyer Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64132-1136
4401 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64111
2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108-9898
7900 Lee'S Summit Rd
Kansas City, MO 64139
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main 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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director or Chairman
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
* PGY-1 Reserved Positions for Entering Students
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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 2 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.