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ID: 4402821168
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program
Kansas City, MO
Data Last updated: 3/28/2025
Overview
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Overview

The general surgery residency program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City emphasizes a hands-on experience. The aims of our program are to: provide the resident with experience in a variety of hospital settings with exposure to diverse patient populations and surgical procedures; mentor each resident with an emphasis on relationship-building and strong communication; prepare the resident to enter private practice, fellowship, or academic surgery after five years of training.
Information
Program best described as
University-based
Primary teaching site
University Health Truman Medical Center
Accredited length of training
5
Required length
5
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2025-2026 No
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 Yes
Program start dates July 1
Participates in ERAS® Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Brook Nelson BA, MD
Univ Health-HSD
Surgery Admin 3rd Fl
2301 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108
Tel: (816) 404-5372
Fax: (816) 404-5381
E-mail: [email protected]
Person to contact for more information about the program: Jessica Mcdowell-Sigars BS, BA
Univ Health Truman Med Ctr
Surgery Admin 3rd Fl
2301 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108
Tel: (816) 404-5372
Fax: (816) 404-5381
E-mail: [email protected]
Survey Received: 5/31/2024

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Location

Univ Health-HSD
Surgery Admin 3rd Fl
2301 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108

Sponsor

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
2411 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108-2792

Participant(s)

University Health Truman Medical Center
2301 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108-2640

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Kansas City)
4801 Linwood Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64128-2295

St Luke's Hospital-Kansas City
4401 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64111

Children's Mercy Hospital
2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108-9898

University Health Lakewood Medical Center
7900 Lee's Summit Rd
Kansas City, MO 64139