Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

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

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 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
2802800061
Program director
Kent McIntire
Location
Joplin, Missouri
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
115
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Joplin, Missouri, sponsored by Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium). It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 115 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 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

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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
1
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates20%
  • US DO graduates80%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Kent McIntire
Program coordinator
Stephanie Lea
Coordinator phone
(417) 347-5665
Program phone
(417) 347-6612
Sponsoring institution
Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)

1331 W. 32nd St 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?

Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% 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 1 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery position, and 1 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. Across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 1331 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-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program?

The program director is Kent McIntire. The program coordinator, Stephanie Lea, is the usual contact for application questions.

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