University of Kansas School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our program offers training in adult, pediatric, and neurologic sleep medicine at KU Hospital and Childrens Mercy Hospital. Clinical rotations include working with a sleep neurologist, neuromuscular and sleep specialists as well as exposure to a large patient population with hypoglossal nerve stimulators. Fellows read sleep studies, see consults, and collaborate with top specialists including a new sleep researcher. KUH is a 1,045-bed hospital ranked best in Kansas and serves a broad region.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Damien Ryker Stevens, BA, MD
Univ of Kansas Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Kelley Hinshaw, BS
Univ of Kansas Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Kansas Med Ctr
Sleep Med Pgm
4000 Cambridge St
Kansas City, KS 66160
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160-7100
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160-7220
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160
2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108-9898
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 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
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
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.