University of Kansas Medical Center is a major academic health institution founded in 1905, integrating medical education, biomedical research, and patient care. Operating across three campuses in Kansas City, Salina, and Wichita, it educates more than 3,800 students annually through three schools: Health Professions, Medicine, and Nursing.
The institution serves all 105 Kansas counties through its partnership with The University of Kansas Health System. It houses the region's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and hosts the National Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, positioning it as a hub for advanced research in these critical areas. KUMC holds a Clinical and Translational Science Award, supporting its mission to bridge laboratory discoveries and clinical practice.
Beyond its educational and research missions, KUMC engages in translational science and public health outreach across Kansas. Its work spans oncology, neurodegenerative disease, and broader biomedical research aimed at improving health outcomes regionally and beyond.
