University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Kansas City, MO(Kansas City, MO Metropolitan Area Metro)
29
Positions
#255
Specialty Rank
$60,684
PGY1 Salary
17.9%
IMG %
#255
Surgery Ranking
29th Percentile
Top 71% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402821168
- NRMP Code:
- 1343440P0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 29
- Interviews:
- 115
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 49
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 26.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
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.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,684
PGY-1
$62,100
PGY-2
$63,900
PGY-3
$66,800
PGY-4
$69,500
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 85(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $288K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $55K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 56K
- Median Age
- 45 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.55
- Poverty Rate
- 5.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 13.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
216 days
Precipitation
40"
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402821168
- NRMP Code:
- 1343440P0
- Total Positions:
- 29
- Interviews:
- 115
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Brook Nelson
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/16/2026 - 2/2/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 235
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1343440C0, 1343440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Health Truman Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Health Truman Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Jessica Mcdowell-Sigars
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 9
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:9PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 17.9%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 12th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 42.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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