University of Kansas (Wichita) Program
About This Program
Our program features early operative experience beginning in the first year. There are no competing fellowships in surgical specialties. We have a Robotic and a QI curriculum. Our AEI Accredited Surgical skills lab includes fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery trainer, Lap Mentor, and formal skills sessions throughout the year.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mike G Porter, MD
Ascension Via Christi St Francis
Primary Program Contact
Dawn Fountain
University of Kansas - Wichita
Locations
Ascension Via Christi St Francis
Surgery Dept Ste 3082
929 N St Francis
Wichita, KS 67214
1010 N Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214-3199
929 N St Francis Ave
Wichita, KS 67214-3882
5500 E Kellogg
Wichita, KS 67218-1607
550 N Hillside
Wichita, KS 67214-4976
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
- 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 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
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 5, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 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.