The Kansas Health Science University–Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (also known as KHSU-KansasCOM or simply KansasCOM) is a private medical school[3] in Wichita, Kansas that offers a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) medical degree. The medical school is organized by the Kansas Health Science University.[4] In December 2021, the Community Solution Education System announced the college was approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation to begin recruiting students. The inaugural class was accepted for the 2022–23 academic year.[5][6] In 2026, their first graduating class had a 97% match rate, with 73 of the 75 eligible students matched into residency.[7]
| Type | Private medical school |
|---|---|
| Established | 2022 |
Parent institution | Kansas Health Science University |
| Accreditation | Accreditation with Warning Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation |
| President | Kim Long, Ph.D. (interim)[1] |
| Dean | Eric Gish, D.O.[2] |
| Location | Wichita , Kansas , United States |
| Website | kansascom |
References
edit- ↑ "Who We Are: Kansas Health Science University". The Community Solution. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Kansas Health Science University Appoints New Dean and Expands Leadership Team with Vice President of Academic Affairs". Yahoo! Finance. 2026. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Accreditation". kansasCOM.kansashsu.org. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ↑ Booker, Tori. "Proposed KansasCOM". Kansas Health Science Center. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- ↑ "Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine recruiting inaugural class of students". Derby Informer. January 2, 2022.
- ↑ "Kansas Health Science Center - Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine Now Recruiting Students for Inaugural Class to Begin August 2022". Downtown Wichita. December 13, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ↑ "KansasCOM celebrates Match Day for first graduating class, 97% match rate". KWCH 12 News. 2026. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
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