CONTENTS

Four people stand and talk in front of the new education building in St. Joseph before it was completed.

Rural Commitment

With a brand-new facility on its St. Joseph Campus and targeted rural pathway training programs, the School of Medicine is doing its part to expand rural healthcare access.

Dr. Simpkins uses his hands to explain something to students in his lab.

Life-Saving Research

One UMKC researcher has developed a groundbreaking treatment with the potential to save millions of lives.

A student gives a presentation to her classmates with a projection slide in the background.

Mastering Mindfulness

UMKC is receiving international recognition for its innovative efforts to support the wellbeing of future and current physicians.

Match Day 2025

Match Day 2025 marked a major milestone for UMKC School of Medicine. For the first time in history, the school celebrated the occasion on two different campuses.

The Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Building is taking shape on the Health Sciences Campus, a major School of Medicine program is expanding to Columbia and UMKC is celebrating a prestigious research designation. Discover what's happening now at the school.

Alumni

Alumni are continuing to transform medicine by improving colon cancer screening, leading the way in breast oncology research and making the long hours a little more comfortable for healthcare workers who are expecting or breastfeeding. Plus, find out what's in store for the UMKC School of Medicine 55th Celebration and Reunion Weekend in 2026.

On the Hill

From a new program for entrepreneurship-minded students to the sidelines of Arrowhead stadium, School of Medicine students are making an impact in the Kansas City community and beyond. Catch up with these future doctors who are staying true to their passions.

UMKC Medicine

UMKC Medicine is published annually for alumni and friends of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. UMKC is an equal opportunity/ADA institution.

DEAN, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Alexander Norbash (B.A. ’85/M.D. ’86)

EXECUTIVE EDITORS Kady McMaster Anne Hartung Spenner

MANAGING EDITOR Rachel DeYoung

DESIGNER Jason Yates

WRITERS Rebecca Schier-Akamelu Krithika Selvarajoo Julia Walker

CONTRIBUTOR Pete Dulin

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Derrick Benitz Jon Mohr Patrick Oliverio Brandon Parigo

CORRESPONDENCE Editor, UMKC Medicine 2462 Charlotte St., 3410 Kansas City, MO 64108 medmagazine@umkc.edu