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Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Joplin, Missouri, sponsored by Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium).

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About Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program

ACGME code
1102800203
Program director
Alisha Wright
Location
Joplin, Missouri
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Joplin, Missouri, sponsored by Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium). It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates6%
  • US DO graduates78%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs11%

Demographics

  • Women6%
  • Men94%
  • White78%
  • Asian6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Alisha Wright
Program coordinator
Stephanie Lea
Coordinator phone
(417) 347-5665
Program phone
(417) 347-3377
Sponsoring institution
Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)

1102 W. 32nd Street Joplin, MO 64804 Open in Google Maps

Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program sponsor visas?

Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program IMG-friendly?

About 17% of residents at Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program offer?

Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program offers 6 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program?

Applicants who sent Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program located?

Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program is located at 1102 W. 32nd Street Joplin, MO 64804. Its sponsoring institution is Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium).

Who is the program director of Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program?

The program director is Alisha Wright. The program coordinator, Stephanie Lea, is the usual contact for application questions.

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