Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our program features early operative experience beginning in the first year. There are no competing fellowships in surgical specialties. We have a Robotic and a QI curriculum. AEI Accredited Surgical skills lab which includes fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery trainer, Lap Mentor, and formal skills sessions throughout the year.
Total Program Size
9
7
7
7
7
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
3054440P0
3054440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
80
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
12
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
65
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
5
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
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
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4401921387
Beeper or Home Call
44
32
36
36
50
Program Director
First Name
Mike
Middle Name
G
Last Name
Porter
Degrees
MD
Address
Ascension Via Christi St Francis
Surgery Dept Ste 3082
929 N St Francis
Wichita, KS 67214
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-97.330941 37.699653)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Dawn
Last Name
Fountain
Address
University of Kansas - Wichita
Dept of Surgery
929 N Saint Francis Ave
Wichita, KS 67214-3821
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-97.331943 37.700042)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
80.80
% IMG
0.00
% DO
19.20
% Female
34.60
% Male
65.40
Total Physician
12
Total Non Physician
1
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 4 | ||
| Year | 4 | ||
| Year | 4 | ||
| Year | 4 | ||
| Year | 4 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $60,581 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 2 | $61,884 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 3 | $64,059 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 4 | $66,629 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 5 | $69,383 | 20 | 10 |
Total Positions
37
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
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Not applicable
0
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
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https:www.kumc.edu/documents/wichita/GME/WCGME-Policy-Manual.pdf