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Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Ozark Center Program

Psychiatry 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)/Ozark Center Program

ACGME code
4002800115
Program director
Nauman Ashraf
Location
Joplin, Missouri
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
327
Latest cycle
IMG residents
44%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Ozark Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry 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 Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 327 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 44% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates44%
  • US IMGs31%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White50%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Other31%

Contact and location

Program director
Nauman Ashraf
Program coordinator
Dustin Harrington
Coordinator phone
(417) 347-7603
Sponsoring institution
Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)

1105 E. 32nd Street Ste. 2 Joplin, MO 64804 Open in Google Maps

Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Ozark Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Ozark Center Program sponsor visas?

Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Ozark Center 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)/Ozark Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 44% of residents at Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Ozark Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Ozark Center Program offer?

Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Ozark Center Program offers 5 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Ozark 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 Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Ozark Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Ozark Center Program located?

Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Ozark Center Program is located at 1105 E. 32nd Street Ste. 2 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)/Ozark Center Program?

The program director is Nauman Ashraf. The program coordinator, Dustin Harrington, is the usual contact for application questions.