Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The general surgery residency program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City emphasizes a hands-on experience. The aims of our program are to: provide the resident with experience in a variety of hospital settings with exposure to diverse patient populations and surgical procedures; mentor each resident with an emphasis on relationship-building and strong communication; prepare the resident to enter private practice, fellowship, or academic surgery after five years of training.
Total Program Size
9
5
5
5
5
Program best described as
University-based
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
1343440C0
1343440P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
115
Required letters of recommendation
3
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
235
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
400
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
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)
80
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)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
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
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
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
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4402821168
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Brook
Middle Name
V
Last Name
Nelson Iams
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ Health-HSD
Surgery Admin 3rd Fl
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
Donita
Middle Name
Fontell
Last Name
Patterson
Degrees
MHA, MBA
Address
Univ Health Truman Med Ctr
Surgery Admin 3rd Fl
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
Yes
% USMD
58.60
% IMG
12.60
% DO
28.70
% Female
52.80
% Male
47.10
Total Physician
48
Total Non Physician
7
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
27.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| 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 |
| Year 6 | 21 | 12 |
Total Positions
29
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://med.umkc.edu/docs/gme/policy_pdfs/UMKC-SOM-GME-LOA-Policy.pdf