Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Extensive exposure to academic, hospital employed and private practice models of medicine. Ability to train in a safety net hospital, tertiary referral center, community healthcare system and a physician owned hospital. Early hands on operative experience and high volume of cases. Our residents don't compete with fellows for cases. Skills lab & simulators located on site. Excellent work life balance. Strong track record of matching into highly competitive fellowships.
Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1343260C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
50
Required letters of recommendation
4
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
75
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
50
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
International experience/global health
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
84
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
0
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
8
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2602821018
Beeper or Home Call
0
12
12
12
12
Program Director
First Name
Amelia
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Sorensen
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ Health Truman Med Ctr
Dept of Orthopedics
2301 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-94.575177 39.084518)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Nicole
Last Name
Larm
Address
Univ Health Truman Med Ctr
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery
2301 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64108
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-94.575177 39.084518)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
16.60
% Male
83.30
Total Physician
50
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
10.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $59,697 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $60,403 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $61,173 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $61,905 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $62,891 | 21 | 12 |
Total Positions
20
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://med.umkc.edu/docs/gme/policy_pdfs/Paid_Leave_Leave_of_Absence_Guidelines_Procedures.pdf