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Program Information - Our Mission - Application Information

Our Mission

KCU-GME Consortium/Freeman Family Medicine’s mission is to heal the people and the communities we serve. 

Program Aims

  • Expanding access to high quality primary care which is accountable, effective, efficient, and evidence-based.
  • Engaging patients in therapeutic relationships which are compassionate and constructive.
  • Preparing residents as lifelong learners and leaders, committed to personal, professional, and ethical development. 
  • By prioritizing personal and professional well-being. 
  • By advocating for family medicine and healthy communities at local, regional, and national levels.

Our Strengths

  • Commitment to and support from the community
  • Focus on mental health training, including addiction medicine
  • Strong institutional support from KCU, including access to learning materials from the American Medical Association, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, etc.
  • Highly engaged and enthusiastic residents
  • Experienced Faculty who are enthusiastic about a new residency program
  • Infrastructure already supporting successful residency programs
  • Knowledgeable, experienced and respected program director

How to Apply

Program ID: 1202800706

  •  Audition rotations are offered and scheduled through the AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities portal (VSLO).  Auditions  are strongly encouraged and will serve as your interview. 
  • Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) applications accepted September 15 – November 15.
  • Residents matched in March.
  • Apply here or contact your school of medicine clinical education office.
  • International Student Requirements:
    • Visas are not sponsored by our institution. 
    • Medical school graduation must be within three years of application.
    • USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 passing score. Must have passing score on Step 2/Level 2 by the ranking deadline in order to be considered by our program.
       

Application Information

ERAS ID  / ACGME Program ID# 1202800706
Name: Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences-GME Consortium (KCU-GMEC) Program

Minimum Qualifications

  • Applicants who have graduated from an accredited MD/DO school within the last three years will be considered.
  • VISAs are not sponsored.
  • Applicants will need to have passing scores on USMLE and/or COMLEX Steps 1 and 2, CS or PE by the ranking deadline.
  • Submit at least three clinical letters of recommendation based on recent experience (not longer than three years ago).