University of Kansas School of Medicine

10/15/2026

A new partnership between Heartspring, KU School of Medicine-Wichita and Wichita State University will help transform care for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders.

The future Center for Pediatric Neurodevelopment will bring together experts across multiple specialties to provide more coordinated care for children and adolescents with complex needs in Kansas. The center will also create new opportunities for education, workforce development and research, helping KU School of Medicine-Wichita and other partners prepare future health care professionals.

The stand-alone, multiclinic outpatient center will be the first of its kind in Kansas and is projected to open in 2030. Learn more:

“This is an opportunity to provide a much higher quality of care that’s coordinated amongst multiple specialists.” - Cassie Karlsson, M.D., psychiatrist and associate professor in KU School of Medicine-Wichita's Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences.

10/09/2026

Not all students at KU School of Medicine are training to become physicians. More than 400 students are enrolled in graduate programs, pursuing their dreams of becoming researchers, scientists, educators and health care leaders.

From biostatistics and data science to population health and cell biology and physiology, there are endless opportunities for individuals interested in science and medicine to make an impact in Kansas and beyond.

“There are a lot of people doing incredible, cutting-edge, novel research here and I feel so lucky to be surrounded by all this greatness," said Lauren Yoksh, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Biostatistics and Data Science.

Learn more about the graduate programs at KU School of Medicine:

More than 400 students at KU School of Medicine are enrolled in degree programs other than M.D., addressing healthcare issues from every angle.

10/06/2026

Join fellow alumni for the KU School of Medicine Alumni Day on Oct. 23, 2026. Graduates from all class years and programs are welcome to participate in events in Kansas City and Wichita, or join us virtually for the State of the School livestream. Learn more about the event and register online today: https://www.kumc.edu/school-of-medicine/alumni-day.html

(Photos courtesy of KU Medical Center Archives.)

10/02/2026

The American Medical Association recently highlighted KU School of Medicine's JayDoc Free Clinic as an example of how medical students develop the skills they need to succeed.

A student-run clinic, JayDoc helps future physicians develop essential skills like empathy, teamwork, communication and adaptability while providing care to underserved members of the Kansas City community.

“Going to JayDoc really reminds you why it all matters,” said Ella Wright, third-year medical student. “We're not doctors yet. Someday we're going to be. But this allows us to start practicing to be a doctor and start to develop those skills. It brings the science and the humanity together and reminds you why it's all important.”

What do incoming medical students need to succeed? Demonstrated strengths in professional, scientific and critical thinking domains are a good start.

09/29/2026

Congratulations to our Kansas Faculty of the Year: Douglas Wright, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, and Jessica Hamilton, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

The Kansas Board of Regents recently named the 2026 Faculty and Staff of the Year, recognizing individuals at Kansas’ six state universities for their contributions to teaching, student success, research, institutional excellence and Kansas communities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4AJjXAT

09/17/2026

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09/16/2026

09/14/2026

📣 Calling all KU School of Medicine graduates! 📣 Alumni Day is just around the corner. No matter your class year, program or campus, you're invited to attend in-person events in Kansas City or Wichita — or tune in for the State of the School livestream. We hope you'll join us on Oct. 23, 2026! Learn more about the event and register online today: https://www.kumc.edu/school-of-medicine/alumni-day.html

09/09/2026

KU School of Medicine faculty members are among the group of exceptional educators being recognized during KU Athletics events through the Spotlight on Faculty Excellence program. Established by the KU Office of Faculty Affairs, the program brings academics and athletics together in celebration of faculty members and their contributions in research, scholarship and creative activity. Congratulations to this year's honorees:

🔵 Devin Koestler, Ph.D, professor of biostatistics and data science
🔴 Marilee McBoyle, MD, FACS, MAMSE, clinical professor emeritus of surgery, KU School of Medicine-Wichita
🔵 Lauren Ptomey, Ph.D., RD, LD, associate professor of physical activity and weight management
🔴 Brenda Salley, Ph.D., associate professor of pediatrics
🔵 Ning Wang,Ph.D, associate professor of cell biology and physiology

The University of Kansas has announced the 12 faculty members selected for its 2026-27 Spotlight on Faculty Excellence program, which recognizes outstanding achievements in research, scholarship and creative activity across KU’s Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses.

09/01/2026

After becoming the first graduate of KU School of Medicine-Wichita’s addiction medicine fellowship, Luke Rosebraugh, M.D., is embarking on another first as the Hutchinson area’s first full-time addiction medicine specialist.

Dr. Rosebraugh, who completed the one-year fellowship in June, hopes to help expand addiction care across the region.

"Hutchinson, I think, has a lot of unique features that make it a good place to start,” said Dr. Rosebraugh. “There are already people who are interested in doing similar things, like expanding addiction treatment to surrounding counties."

Learn more about Dr. Rosebraugh's journey and his plans for the future:

History made: Luke Rosebraugh, M.D., the first graduate of KU School of Medicine-Wichita's new addiction medicine fellowship is now the first-ever full-time addiction medicine specialist in Hutchinson.