University of Kansas School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our Program has grown significantly in the past 2 years and includes a very robust research faculty along with Spine, Sports and Cancer PM&R training. We also have expanded our intern year options to include all 4 of our open spots going forward instead of the previous 2. Residents perform a high number of ultrasound and fluoroscopic injections with a variety of injectates including orthobiologics.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mccasey Smith, MD
University of Kansas Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Sara Jorgensen, MD
Univ of Kansas Med Ctr
Locations
University of Kansas Medical Center
Physical Medicine and Rehab, MS 1046
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160-8500
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160-7100
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160-7220
4101 S 4th St
Leavenworth, KS 66048-5055
4801 Linwood Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64128-2295
4401 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64111
2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108-9898
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- 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(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 4 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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 11, 2025 - Dec 26, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 23, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-2 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.