Abhiram Challa, M.D., started delivering advice and tips for international medical graduates on YouTube because he didn’t want others to muddle down the road to residency like he had.

With 122,000 views of the top-watched entry in his 13-video series, it’s safe to say mission accomplished. As one watcher observed: “Glad to see someone is going into details about the process. It’s super confusing and overwhelming when we just get started.”

With his military background, it’s not surprising that Morgan Gilmour, M.D., appreciates the value of leadership and sees how it applies in a medical setting. Gilmour, chief resident in the Department of Surgery, and Kyle Vincent, M.D., associate director of the residency program, formed the Leadership Club, which reads and discusses books on the topic and hosts noted speakers on the topic.

Most recently, residents, medical students and faculty packed into an auditorium at Wesley Medical Center to hear former Navy SEAL commander Jon Macaskill discuss the benefits that meditation and mindfulness can have for leaders.

Curious about pursuing a life in medicine? Learn more about the KU School of Medicine M.D. program during an open house from 2-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, in the Roberts Amphitheater at KU School of Medicine-Wichita. The event provides prospective students with information about preparation for medical school and the application process, and provides insight during a Q&A panel, plus you have the opportunity to tour the campus. 

Students and resident physicians at KU School of Medicine-Wichita are learning from award-winning faculty members and following suit, as two faculty members recently earned national awards and the Family Medicine Interest Group also earned national honors from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

KU School of Medicine-Wichita students, faculty and staff recently participated in the A. Price Woodard Neighborhood Cleanup to be of service to our neighbors. The cleanup provides an important opportunity for residents with less mobility or less access to resources to create healthier living environments in their homes through the elimination of surplus items.

KU Medical Center will soon host the biggest annual alumni event of the year. Alumni Reunion Weekend events include school and class reunions, the Alumni Awards Ceremony and more. The KU School of Medicine-Wichita Class of 2003 will have its 20th reunion this year in Wichita.

Do you enjoy photography or know someone who does? Rural Health Education & Services, which has an office at KU School of Medicine-Wichita, is accepting entries through Oct. 9 in their annual Rural Kansas Photography Contest. This contest, which is open to adult and youth photographers, helps showcase Kansas communities while promoting the rich history and beauty of our state to future health care providers. 

Photo by Mark Alexander, 2021 Best in Show in the Rural Kansas Photography Contest

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