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HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Lee's Summit Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Kansas City.

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About HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Lee's Summit Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1202800002
Program director
Karen Foote
Location
Lee’s Summit, Missouri
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
714
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Lee's Summit Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Kansas City. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 714 applications and invited about 12.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.

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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
12.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates11%
  • US DO graduates39%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs44%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White33%
  • Asian56%

Contact and location

Program director
Karen Foote
Program coordinator
Alissa Iseman
Coordinator phone
(816) 434-3678
Program phone
(417) 833-7568
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare Kansas City

600 NW Murray Rd Suite 201 Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 Open in Google Maps

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Lee's Summit Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Lee's Summit Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Lee's Summit Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Lee's Summit Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 50% of residents at HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Lee's Summit Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Lee's Summit Medical Center Program offer?

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Lee's Summit Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Lee's Summit Medical Center Program?

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Lee's Summit Medical Center Program received 714 applications and interviewed about 12.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Lee's Summit Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Lee's Summit Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Lee's Summit Medical Center Program located?

HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Lee's Summit Medical Center Program is located at 600 NW Murray Rd Suite 201 Lee’s Summit, MO 64081. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare Kansas City.

Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Lee's Summit Medical Center Program?

The program director is Karen Foote. The program coordinator, Alissa Iseman, is the usual contact for application questions.