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University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.

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About University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1102812029
Program director
Emily Hillman
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. It offers 11 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • 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
11
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates35%
  • US DO graduates62%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White85%
  • Asian9%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%

Contact and location

Program director
Emily Hillman
Program coordinator
Oskar Ayala
Coordinator phone
(816) 404-5075
Program phone
(913) 302-2021
Sponsoring institution
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

University Health-Truman Medical Center/UMKC School of Medicine 2301 Holmes Street Kansas City, MO 64108 Open in Google Maps

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program offer?

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program offers 11 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program located?

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program is located at University Health-Truman Medical Center/UMKC School of Medicine 2301 Holmes Street Kansas City, MO 64108. Its sponsoring institution is University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Emily Hillman. The program coordinator, Oskar Ayala, is the usual contact for application questions.

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