Upcoming Events

Health Career Fair

• Date: October 8, 2026
• Location: Salina
• Audience: Resident physicians, health care job seekers and students

Discover which health care job opportunities are available in rural and underserved communities across the state.
Learn more about the Health Career Fair.

Healthcare Workforce Development Day

• Date: October 20, 2026
• Location: CHC SEK Education Building, Pittsburg
• Audience: All high school students, including students who are not HOSA members

Explore careers, learn skills, network with health care professionals and more.
Learn more about Healthcare Workforce Development Day.

High School Group Visit

• Date: November 6, 2026
• Location: Kansas City
• Audience: High school students

Explore health care professions that are in high demand but not as widely recognized as doctors, nurses or pharmacists.
Register for a High School Group Visit or contact Alex at alopez12@kumc.edu.

MD Program Discovery Day

• Date: November 12, 2026
• Location: Wichita
• Audience: High school students

The event provides information for those interested in pursuing a career as a physician. Hear from a featured student about their path from high school to medicine. End with a tour of the campus.
Learn more about MD Program Discovery Day.

College and Career Day

• Date: November 14, 2026
• Location: Kansas City
• Audience: Teens

Explore a variety of career paths.
Contact elizabeth@youthambassadorskc.org for more information.

High School Group Visit

• Date: November 18, 2026
• Location: Kansas City
• Audience: High school students

Explore health care professions that are in high demand but not as widely recognized as doctors, nurses or pharmacists.
Register for a High School Group Visit or contact Alex at alopez12@kumc.edu.

M.D. Program Open House

• Date: November 30, 2026
• Location: Wichita
• Audience: Undergraduate and graduate students

The event provides prospective students with information about preparation for medical school, the application process, an overview of our curriculum provided by a member of our faculty, a current student Q&A panel and ends with a tour of the campus.
Learn more about the M.D. Program Open House.

Recurring Opportunities

Research Experiences in Kansas

• Availability: Year-round
• Location: Statewide in Kansas
• Audience: All learners and educators

Learn about cancer research opportunities.
Explore The University of Kansas Cancer Center or contact Adam Carr at acarr8@kumc.edu.

Nursing Information

• Availability: Year-round
• Location: Statewide in Kansas
• Audience: All learners and educators

Learn about nursing careers.
Contact Kyle McGee at kmcgee2@kumc.edu.

Health Professions Information

• Availability: Year-round
• Location: Statewide in Kansas
• Audience: All learners and educators

Learn about the variety of professions beyond that of a doctor or a nurse.
Contact Alex Lopez at alopez12@kumc.edu.

Medicine Information

• Availability: Year-round
• Location: Statewide in Kansas
• Audience: All learners and educators

Learn about practicing medicine.
Contact Riley O'Dell at rodell5@kumc.edu.