CONTENTS

Dean Norbash shares a chat and a laugh with two students inside the school

Meet the New Dean

Alexander Norbash explains what led him to UMKC for medical school, what brought him back to lead and his goals for the school.

Dr. Melanie Camejo, wearing scrubs, explains something to an intern, also wearing scrubs, in the hallway of University Health hospital

Every Second Counts

The rigorous and hands-on training students and residents receive in the UMKC emergency medicine program prepares them for every scenario.

A family of five poses for a photo during Match Day with dad holding a baby girl in his arms as mom holds the hands of two little girls next to her.

More than 100 School of Medicine graduates are on to the next stage of their careers after another thrilling Match Day in March. Find out which specialties were most popular for UMKC’s most recent grads and see their ear-to-ear smiles in photos from the day.

The Pulse

The School of Medicine is experiencing a time of growth and excitement. Two major construction projects are underway, faculty changes are afoot and the school has received two pretigious awards. Discover what's happening now at the school.

Alumni

Read about the accomplishments of alumni who are advancing research in women and children’s health, working alongside the beloved Kansas City Chiefs and changing laws to get more women life-saving care. Plus, register for the next reunion weekend!

On the Hill

From outer space to Nome, Alaska, to the pitcher’s mound at Kauffman Stadium, School of Medicine students and faculty are busy with research, rotations, organizations and more. Learn about their latest adventures and find out how you can help support their needs.

Several medical students stand smiling, wearing their scrubs, outside the School of Medicine with a smiling Dean Alexander Norbash wearing a suit and tie in the center of the group

ON THE COVER

Dean Alexander Norbash (center) stands with students (from left) Sanjana Kumar, Nathan Gassel, Saba Daniel, Lauren Baetje, Melissa Adamaley-Johnson, Mira Malavia, Rithika Ginjupalli and Felix Yang outside the School of Medicine.

Photo: Brandon Parigo

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. 816-235-1830.

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

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Jon Mohr Patrick Oliverio Brandon Parigo

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