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Three members of the University of Kansas Medical Center Teen Community Advisory Board share their experiences pursuing careers in healthcare. 

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The elective program provides second-year medical students from KU School of Medicine’s campuses in Kansas City, Salina and Wichita with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in rural medicine early in their medical education.

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The Kansas Nurse Educator Conference 2026 is taking place July 15–16 at Newman University, offering two days of meaningful learning, collaboration and renewed purpose.

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Educator Conference

Nationally known speakers will present the most recent practice-changing trial data in the field of hematology and medical oncology. They will discuss crucial data with healthcare professionals treating and managing patients regarding hematological malignancies and solid tumors.

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Learn more and register for the 2026 Hematology
and Medical Oncology Review

This August 22 program brings together leading experts in regenerative medicine and cellular immunotherapy to explore the rapidly evolving science and clinical translation of mesenchymal stromal cells, extracellular vesicles and engineered T-cell therapies.

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and regenerative medicine conference

Registration is open for the 2026 Kansas Career Opportunities (KCO) Health Care Career Fairs. These events provide a valuable opportunity for healthcare organizations to connect with students, resident physicians, fellows, and professionals exploring career opportunities across Kansas, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

2026 KCO Events:

KCO-Wichita – Thursday, Oct. 1

KCO-Salina – Thursday, Oct. 8

Organizations can also enhance their visibility through the KCO Supporter and Advertiser Program, with Platinum, Gold, and Silver sponsorship opportunities available.

For more information, contact Rural Health Education and Services at 316-293-2649 or rhealth@kumc.edu.

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Join us in Kansas City July 29-30 for a conference that addresses maternal mortality at the intersection of physical and mental health, substance use, and intimate partner violence. “This event gives us more tools to provide collaborative care,” said one of last year’s participants. Learn more and register now to secure your spot.

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More than 55,000 Kansans are living with Alzheimer’s and related dementia, and that number is growing. Meanwhile, a limited number of neurologists are trained in dementia, especially in rural and underserved areas.

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With more than 40 nursing schools in Kansas, potential students can now use a free web tool to narrow down their educational options by choosing answers to a series of questions.

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