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University of Kansas School of Medicine Program

Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Kansas City, KS(Kansas City, KS Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#110
Specialty Rank
$70,313
PGY1 Salary
4.2%
IMG %
#110
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
45th Percentile
Top 55% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4201911069
NRMP Code:
1208420A0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
110

Contact Information

Shelby Jean Fishback
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
27
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
2.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
65
0
Part-Time Physicians:
5
Female Faculty:
31.7%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Unique curricula- Personal and Professional Development, Contrast Reaction Management Simulation Curriculum, Introduction to Clinical Research course for R1 trainees. Distinctive program features- Numerous inclusive social events including yearly poker party, resident welcome party, departmental events at KC Chiefs and Royals games, and monthly 'Fourth Friday' (department sponsored happy hour at the end of every rotation). Training opportunities- ESIR and Nuclear Medicine Pathway. -

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$70,313
PGY-1
$70,313
PGY-2
$72,906
PGY-3
$76,966
PGY-4
$81,003
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Kansas City, KS
Metropolitan Area
Kansas City, KS Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
Metropolitan Population
2,935,922

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
85(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$302K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$61K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
22.0%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
2,935,922
Median Age
45 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.2
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
298 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
70%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
13.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$70,313
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$82,721
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4201911069
NRMP Code:
1208420A0STEP
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
110
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Shelby Jean Fishback
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2025 - 12/1/2025
Interview Period:
10/15/2025 - 1/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1208420A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Kansas Hospital and Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Kansas Hospital and Medical Center
Contact Person:
David F Acosta
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:7

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
47
Unpaid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
4.2%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
1st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
16.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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