Preparing Doctors for Tomorrow
We empower students to lead at the intersection of medicine and technology. Through hands-on learning and ethical exploration, we prepare future physicians to use advanced tools with intention. We’re shaping physicians who see technology not as a destination, but as a bridge to more compassionate, effective care.
Support from donors helps make this possible by ensuring Kansas has physicians ready to lead with both innovation and empathy.
At the Intersection of Technology and Health
Digital health tools are reshaping how care is delivered and improving outcomes.
- AI algorithms have been shown to detect diseases such as cancer with high accuracy, outperforming traditional methods and enabling earlier interventions. This advancement accelerates diagnosis and reduces the likelihood of human error, leading to better patient outcomes.
- Remote patient monitoring has decreased hospital remissions, especially in patients with chronic conditions.
- Physicians trained in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can make faster diagnoses in emergency settings, cutting time to treatment significantly.
These tools are not replacing the physician. They are amplifying clinical judgment and improving access, especially in areas where resources are limited.
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As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in healthcare, KansasCOM faculty are helping future physicians learn a skill that technology cannot replace: sound clinical judgment. Faculty leaders challenge students to think critically, work through uncertainty, and safeguard the human connection at the heart of patient care.
“We have to ask what healthcare is. Is it an exchange of a product? Or is it being with another person in their suffering and helping them through it?” — Mark Mosley, MD, Clinical Faculty and Emergency Medicine physician
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KansasCOM Leads the Way
We teach the full picture of medical technologies, including application, ethics, and limitations of tools, so students understand when to trust technology and when to question it. Our future DOs are equipped to bring these skills and resources to the communities in most need.
- Our students train with point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), which improves accuracy and efficiency in diagnostics.
- We use extended reality and plastinated specimens in anatomy instruction for a multimodal approach to learning.
- Advanced simulation technology such as high-fidelity manikins and realistic clinical scenarios allow student doctors to enter rotations more confidently and prepared.
Support from donors ensures these advanced tools are available to train future doctors for Kansas communities.
Intelligent Medical Education in Action
KansasCOM is among a new wave of medical schools using data to personalize education. Our Intelligent Medical Education approach supports students through predictive analytics, early intervention, and culturally responsive coaching. It creates a more inclusive learning environment and reduces barriers for students from marginalized backgrounds. The result is more equitable training, and ultimately, more equitable care.
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CME for the Modern Physician
Practicing clinicians must also keep pace with medical technology, and KansasCOM offers Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities to help practicing providers integrate emerging tools into their care models.
Our workshops, led by expert faculty, include trainings with simulated patient actors and advice about how to implement the technology in their organization. By bringing CME to clinicians across Kansas, we extend the impact of our mission far beyond campus.
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Discover the benefits of joining the Kansas Education and Research Network (KERN). Connect with other professionals and medical students, collaborate on ideas, and advance your practice through our supportive network.
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† A study by the Kansas Health Foundation found that in 1992, Kansas was ranked 8th healthiest nationally, but by 2023, it had fallen to 29th, according to America’s Health Rankings. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s 2023 Underserved Areas Report indicates that 61 out of 105 counties are designated as medically underserved for primary medical care. Data from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) shows that approximately 49.32% of Kansas residents live in areas designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) for primary care.
‡ A study published in Healthcare found that clinicians are most likely to establish their practices in regions where they completed all three stages of their education—high school, medical school, and residency training. A report by the Niskanen Center highlights that residency location significantly influences physicians’ practice locations. The report notes that physicians often remain near their residency sites due to developed professional, personal, and financial ties. An analysis of family medicine physicians revealed that 56% practiced within 100 miles of their residency location.