Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program
About This Program
Welcome to the KCU-GME Consortium/Freeman Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Program, located in Joplin, Missouri. We have American Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accreditation for five positions, one per year. -Our faculty are all subspecialty trained and offer expert care to their patients while opening their practices to residents and students. Other than a two-month rotation in pediatric otolaryngology at Childrens Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, no out of town rotations are required. Our graduates are prepared to practice general otolaryngology or to be competitive when applying to the fellowship of their choice. We are looking for applicants who relate well with others, are self-motivated, coachable and assume res
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Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
K D Mcintire, DO
Freeman Hosp West
Primary Program Contact
Tabitha Davison, BA, BSE
Freeman Hosp West
Locations
Freeman Hosp West
Otolaryngology Pgm
1331 W 32nd St
Joplin, MO 64804
1750 Independence Ave
Kansas City, MO 64106
1235 E Cherokee St
Springfield, MO 65804
2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108-9898
811 W 34th St
Joplin, MO 64804
1531 E 32nd St
Joplin, MO 64804
620 W 32nd St
Joplin, MO 64804
1027 S Main St
Joplin, MO 64801
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
- 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: Clinical experience in the US
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
Jul 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 5
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.