University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our fellowship offers a comprehensive and immersive experience designed to equip fellows with the knowledge, skills and expertise necessary to excel in the exciting world of sports medicine. Through a combination of rigorous academic instruction and hands-on clinical training, fellows will have the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of sports-related injuries and conditions.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Christopher Shaw, MD
Univ of Missouri-Kansas City
Primary Program Contact
Jennifer Polo, MD
Univ of Missouri-Kansas City
Locations
Univ of Missouri-Kansas City
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery
2301 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108
2411 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108-2792
2301 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108-2640
5721 W 119th St
Overland Park, KS 66209
3651 College Blvd
Leawood, KS 66209
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2026 - Apr 1, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.