Good luck to all applicants with #MatchDay2025 next week! We can't wait to welcome new residents and wish everyone the best of luck in their bright futures. For our final #FunFactFriday, KU is ranked as the #1 hospital in Kansas and Kansas City by U.S. News & World Report!
The KU Innovation Campus has helped launch 50+ bioscience startups. These biotech collaborations have generated $500+ million in economic activity!
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Established in 1905, KU’s medical school graduated its first two women doctors just one year later in 1906. It is now one of the largest medical schools in the Midwest, enrolling ~210 students per year.
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One week closer to welcoming a stellar group of interns to our KU Med family!
KU Health System employs 13,000+ people, making it the largest employer in Kansas City, Kansas. The 94% staff retention rate reflects our great culture.
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Time for another #FunFactFriday!
KUMC researchers contribute to 600+ peer-reviewed journals each year. Current research includes the largest-ever Alzheimer’s prevention trial with 6,000 participants across multiple countries.
The KU Cancer Center is one of only 53 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, the highest recognition for research and care. In addition to treating 18,000+ cancer patients annually, KU Cancer Center researchers have developed 3 FDA-approved cancer drugs. #FunFactFriday
Happy Friday all!
Did you know that KUMC was the first in the U.S. to perform 20+ cutting-edge procedures, including minimally invasive heart surgery? This innovation provides top-notch care for the 65,000 patients seen in the KU ER annually!
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Another week closer to #Match2025, another #FunFactFriday
The Kansas Bridging Plan has placed > 500 physicians in rural Kansas communities since its inception. Additionally, KUMC operates 25 mobile clinics and provides telemedicine services to 70 counties throughout the state.
Due to the blizzard conditions across the region, @KUMedCenter is preemptively declaring Monday, Jan. 6, as an inclement weather day. Our partner, @KUHospital remains open. KU Medical Center employees and students, please consult your email for additional information.
The Zamierowski Institute (ZIEL) is an advanced simulation center that conducts 35,000+ hours of training each year for medical, nursing, and allied health students. ZIEL has trained over 5,000 healthcare professionals since its founding!
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Kicking off Fun Fact Friday leading up to match day in March!
Since 2015, KUMC has launched 6 new residency programs to address regional healthcare needs.