The University of Kansas Medical Center | Outreach E-Newsletter | February 2026
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Jocelyn Pletcher (center) poses with colleagues in the Beit Cure Hospital operating room in Lusaka, Zambia.
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Building confidence through global experience
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International medical trips benefit the host country in a number of ways, but they also expand cultural awareness and foster personal development for participants. See what students and residents serving abroad have to say about their experiences.
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| Students develop hands-on learning with suturing at Kansas HOSA State Leadership Conference 2025.
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The Future of Health Care Is Gathering in Wichita
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Participation in Kansas HOSA’s State Leadership Conference (SLC) has exploded, with participation nearly tripling in just three years. Next month's annual conference will be held at the the Hyatt Regency/Century II in Wichita because the event has outgrown its previous venues.
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Cardiovascular Disease 2026 ECHO: Heart Health Powered by Team-Based Care
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This four-session Project ECHO learning series aims to support Kansas primary care teams in improving cardiovascular outcomes through practical, team-based approaches.
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| Look ahead: Continuing Education and Professional Development
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Continuing Education
credits available
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Interim Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director Sarah Terez Malka, M.D.
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New emergency medicine residency aims to keep doctors in Kansas
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To help meet Kansas’ growing need for emergency department physicians, KU School of Medicine-Wichita is launching a new accredited emergency medicine residency at Wesley Healthcare this summer. The goal is simple: train more emergency physicians who are ready to serve communities across the state.
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The Kansas City Researchers in Biomedical Science (KC RiBS) group is hosting Brews & Breakthroughs at Cinderblock Brewery. The event is designed to bring together members of the Kansas City scientific community and the general public in a relaxed, welcoming environment, emphasizing connection and conversation rather than formal presentations—no slides, no jargon, and no prior science background required.
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Header Photo: Amber Waves ©Mark Alexander
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