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

Family 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-GMEC)/Freeman Program

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
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.