Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GMEC)/Freeman Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Joplin, Missouri, sponsored by Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium).
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- ACGME code
- 1202800706
- Program director
- Barbara Miller
- Location
- Joplin, Missouri
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 206
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 41.7%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 36%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GMEC)/Freeman Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Joplin, Missouri, sponsored by Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium). It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 206 applications and invited about 41.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 36% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 50 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
- 5
- Interview rate
- 41.7%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates7%
- US DO graduates57%
- US IMGs29%
- Non-US IMGs7%
Demographics
- Women50%
- Men50%
- White79%
- Asian21%
- Hispanic or Latino7%
- Other7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Barbara Miller
- Program coordinator
- Stephanie Lea
- Coordinator phone
- (417) 347-5665
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)
1102 W. 32nd St. Joplin, MO 64804 Open in Google Maps
Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GMEC)/Freeman Program: frequently asked questions
Does Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GMEC)/Freeman Program sponsor visas?
Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GMEC)/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-GMEC)/Freeman Program IMG-friendly?
About 36% of residents at Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GMEC)/Freeman Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GMEC)/Freeman Program offer?
Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GMEC)/Freeman Program offers 5 first-year Family Medicine positions.
How competitive is Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GMEC)/Freeman Program?
Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GMEC)/Freeman Program received 206 applications and interviewed about 41.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GMEC)/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-GMEC)/Freeman 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 Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GMEC)/Freeman Program located?
Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GMEC)/Freeman Program is located at 1102 W. 32nd St. 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-GMEC)/Freeman Program?
The program director is Barbara Miller. The program coordinator, Stephanie Lea, is the usual contact for application questions.