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University of Kansas (Wichita) Program

Surgery residency program in Wichita, Kansas, sponsored by University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita).

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About University of Kansas (Wichita) Program

ACGME code
4401921387
Program director
Michael Porter
Location
Wichita, Kansas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
724
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Kansas (Wichita) Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Wichita, Kansas, sponsored by University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita). It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 724 applications and invited about 10.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • 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
7
Interview rate
10.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates63%
  • US DO graduates31%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women49%
  • Men51%
  • White94%
  • Asian3%
  • Black or African American3%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Porter
Program coordinator
Dawn Fountain
Coordinator phone
(316) 268-5990
Sponsoring institution
University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita)

Univ of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita Department of Surgery 929 North St Francis, Room 3082 Wichita, KS 67214 Open in Google Maps

University of Kansas (Wichita) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Kansas (Wichita) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Kansas (Wichita) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Kansas (Wichita) Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at University of Kansas (Wichita) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Kansas (Wichita) Program offer?

University of Kansas (Wichita) Program offers 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Kansas (Wichita) Program?

University of Kansas (Wichita) Program received 724 applications and interviewed about 10.8% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Kansas (Wichita) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Kansas (Wichita) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Kansas (Wichita) Program located?

University of Kansas (Wichita) Program is located at Univ of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita Department of Surgery 929 North St Francis, Room 3082 Wichita, KS 67214. Its sponsoring institution is University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita).

Who is the program director of University of Kansas (Wichita) Program?

The program director is Michael Porter. The program coordinator, Dawn Fountain, is the usual contact for application questions.

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