Victoria Oestmann, a medical student at Kansas City University, reflects on her trip to Guatemala with the Global Health team and her first patient encounter. Through the experience, she is reminded why she cares so deeply about this profession and why she wanted to become a doctor in the first place.

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KCU medical student, Bhagvat Patel, traveled to Guatemala on the global outreach trip with fellow students and faculty. He reflects on his first patient encounter abroad and the meaningful impact it had on both him and the patient.

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The KCU Global Health team and 14 osteopathic medical students traveled to Kenya to learn about the community and its health care needs from local physicians. Faculty members Drs. Gautam Desai, Ken Stewart and Scott Pusateri guided students as they treated patients and learned about diseases not commonly seen in the U.S.

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Dr. Sarah Getch of Kansas City University discusses the potential risks of children using artificial intelligence tools. She explains how improper use can impact learning, critical thinking development and academic growth.
#KansasCityUniversity #ClinicalPsychology

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Neosho High School students visited the Kansas City University–Joplin campus for an immersive look at dental education. Students test-drove VR simulators to experience filling cavities and delivering local anesthesia, participated in a roundtable discussion with KCU students, and explored what it takes to pursue a career in dentistry. #KansasCityUniversity #KCUDental #FutureDentists #DentalSchool #Joplin

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Dr. Linda Niessen from Kansas City University explains the powerful connection between oral health and cardiovascular disease. Learn how daily preventive habits like brushing, flossing and routine dental visits can play a critical role in protecting your heart. #KansasCityUniversity #KCU #OralHealth #HeartHealth

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Kansas City University (KCU) welcomed its first class of 24 students to the Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant (MHS-AA) program at the Joplin Campus, marking an important milestone in the University’s ongoing efforts to address critical health care workforce needs. #KansasCityUniversity #KCU #AnesthesiologistAssistant

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Dr. Nicole Fremarek of Kansas City University explores the science behind human connection and its impact on heart health. She discusses how strong relationships, practicing gratitude and engaging in activities that “fill your cup” can play a meaningful role in supporting overall cardiovascular well-being. #KansasCityUniversity #KCU #MedicalEducation #HeartHealth #ScienceOfLove

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Dr. Catherine Satterwhite of Kansas City University discusses why understanding a patient’s life at home is essential to delivering better health care. Through a recent pilot program at Mercy Hospital, KCU is helping bridge the gap between where care is delivered and how patients are really doing outside the clinical setting. #kansascityuniversity #MercyHospital #KCU #medicaleducation

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