Osteopathic Medicine

KCU team members honored among 20 to Know in Health Care

By Jennifer Lindholm Sep 19, 2025

Kansas City University congratulates Richard Schooler, DO, vice president of the Farber-McIntire Campus and founding dean of the College of Health Professions, Sarah J. Hon, DO, KCU clinical professor of Neurology and Vishal Adma, MD, KCU adjunct professor of Psychiatry, on their inclusion in the Kansas City Business Journal 20 to Know in Health Care.

One in three adults affected by Fatty Liver Disease, KCU expert says

Sep 19, 2025

Recent research shows one in three U.S. adults may be affected by fatty liver disease, with excessive alcohol consumption as a major contributor.

Standing together against physician suicide

Sep 18, 2025

KCU joins hospitals across Kansas City to raise awareness of physician suicide and burnout.

NIH fellowship offers KCU students prestigious research experience and residency advantage

By Haley Reardon Sep 2, 2025

“We’re training skeptics and detectives,” said Jeffrey Staudinger, PhD, professor of pharmacology at Kansas City University. “These students will leave not just knowing more about cancer biology, but also how to ask the right questions — a skill every good clinician needs.”

Labor Day water safety tips with Dr. Stewart

Aug 29, 2025

KCU assistant professor Dr. Stewart shares quick reminders for a safe holiday weekend: wear sunscreen, stay hydrated, skip alcohol on the water and always use a life jacket.

Where compassion meets global health through KCU in Kenya

Aug 22, 2025

For a decade, Kansas City University has partnered with Bonyo’s Kenya Mission, sending student groups twice a year to provide care, practice osteopathic principles and gain hands-on global health experience.

Medicine, reimagined: KCU equips future physicians to lead in the age of AI

By Haley Reardon Aug 20, 2025

Artificial intelligence isn’t on the horizon — it’s already here. From clinical documentation to diagnostic imaging, it’s transforming how care is delivered. 

The gift of a lifetime

Aug 15, 2025

When her doctor in Plainfield, Indiana, asked her to schedule a six-month follow-up — and the earliest available appointment was eight months out — 97-year-old Lucille Ali knew something was wrong.

The journey of giving back: Dr. Ghassan Fahel’s path from KCU to a visionary future

Aug 15, 2025

In 1994, Ghassan Fahel, DO, a proud graduate of Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine, embarked on a remarkable journey in medicine that has led him to a thriving career and an enduring legacy of giving back. 

KCU medical student proves growth doesn’t happen in the comfort zone

By Jennifer Lindholm Aug 12, 2025

For fourth-year Kansas City University osteopathic medical student Nicolette Duong, medicine is more than a profession — it’s a commitment to advocacy, dignity and showing up when it matters most.

While learning about cancer, KCU medical student discovers his own

Aug 11, 2025

It started as a joke. Thomas Parpana was in a lecture about cancer when he felt a lump in his neck. 

The cancer you might miss until it’s too late — and how to catch it early

Aug 8, 2025

Bladder cancer often goes undetected until it’s advanced, but knowing the warning signs could make all the difference.