Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Ozark Center Program
About This Program
Our Addiction Medicine program is based in Joplin, MO, just a 2.5-hour drive to Kansas City and 4 hours to St. Louis. We serve a rural, underserved patient population through comprehensive behavioral health services, including inpatient, outpatient, and crisis care. Fellows gain extensive experience across a diverse array of experiences in both community and inpatient settings. The program emphasizes holistic, patient-centered care, preparing fellows for practice in underserved areas.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nauman Ashraf, MD
Ozark Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Dustin Harrington, BS
Ozark Ctr
Locations
Ozark Ctr
Addiction Medicine Pgm
932 E 34th St
Jopin, MO 64804
1750 Independence Ave
Kansas City, MO 64106
1102 W 32nd St
Joplin, MO 64801
1105 E 32nd St
Joplin, MO 64804
932 E 34th St
Joplin, MO 64804
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 from a department chair
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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
Jul 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.