University of Kansas School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Unique curricula- Personal and Professional Development, Contrast Reaction Management Simulation Curriculum, Introduction to Clinical Research course for R1 trainees. Distinctive program features- Numerous inclusive social events including yearly poker party, resident welcome party, departmental events at KC Chiefs and Royals games, and monthly 'Fourth Friday' (department sponsored happy hour at the end of every rotation). Training opportunities- ESIR and Nuclear Medicine Pathway. -
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Shelby Jean Fishback, MD
Univ of Kansas Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
David F Acosta
Univ of Kansas Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Kansas Med Ctr
Dept of Radiology Mail Stop 4032
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160-7100
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160-7220
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 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 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
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
- Dental insurance
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-2 through PGY-7
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.