Training in Kansas City

[Mac or Miller]

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Does anyone have any insight on the 2 programs in Kansas City? Advantages or disadvantages of either?

KU looks like it may draw slightly more competitive applicants, and UMKC on paper looks like a community program coordinated by 3 separate hospitals. Despite this, UMKC garners slightly better word-of-mouth.

PM's welcome.

 

[kazuma]

KU is a great program but I don't know much about the other program. If you don't mind living in KC then I wouldn't hesitate to go to KU, you'll get solid training and be well prepared for anything you'll see in PP. I'm not sure if they have fellowships though, if that's something you're considering you may have to move elsewhere.

 

[IlDestriero]

I think the primary problem is that it is KC. Though I have a buddy there that has been trying to convince me to move there for years.

 

[sevoflurane]

Kansas City is one of the most underrated cities in the US, IMO. Johnson County/Overland Park/Leawood are great places to raise a family and have a phenomenal school system. That area is very nice, spacious and full of shopping. The Plaza is historic and is pretty fancy... especially the real estate. 119th street is completely new as of 10 years ago and has everything you could want. KC has a rich Jazz history and you can find some great places to experience it. The BBQ and Beef are second to none. With the new P&L district and the sprint center, the revamp of downtown is just icing on the cake. The airport is easy in and easy out, and great connections with the rest of the US and Caribbean. I would go KU over UMKC in a heartbeat. Price of living comfortably is below national average. Big bang for your buck.

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/best-places/2012/snapshots/PL2053775.html

 

[Stellar Clouds]

...and you can get google fiber there

 

[Lightwand]

It was >5 years ago when I interviewed, so things may have significantly changed, but I interviewed at KU and UMKC. I was unimpressed with my interview day at UMKC- I had one interviewer that spent the whole time showing me jobs on Gaswork (weird, right?). Additionally, they seemed to be very weak in regional, though things may have changed significantly. There was also very little exposure to the residents, which was a big red flag for me.

KU seemed like a great program- well rounded, good experience, great attendings. Small enough to be personal, but large enough to get good experience.

Agree with Sevo about living in KC.

 

[Ronin786]

...and you can get google fiber there

Bingo!

 

[KaoticMessiah]

KU is a hidden gem. The residents are happy, get great training, and rarely have problems finding jobs in the area. They do lots of big cases, including liver transplants and a very active cardiac surgery division. No fellowships unfortunately, so you'd have to move elsewhere for that, but their residents get spots at some great fellowships. It's definitely worth an interview.
I didn't interview at UMKC, so I can't speak to it. KU is more highly regarded within the city itself.
Kansas City is an awesome place to live. Extremely affordable. Very active arts scene. Lots of cool places to live. Delicious food and drink scene. I lived there for four years and would move back in a heartbeat.
Hope that helps.

 

[RT2MD]

I think they all summed it up nicely. PM sent.

 

[Random Anesthesiologist]

I also didn't interview at UMKC, but KUMC was great. I really loved my interview day there. The residents were very happy and very willing to talk about everything. The dinner the night before was very nice and I had a lot of fun. I really liked the faculty who interviewed me and I was really impressed that they had a local real estate guy talk to us about any potential questions regarding relocation.

I ranked them #2 and would have been thrilled to end up there had I not matched to #1. Kansas City seemed like a nice place to raise a family - there seemed to be a lot to do.

 

[Mac or Miller]

Thank you for your replies. Much appreciated.

 

[aneftp]

I also didn't interview at UMKC, but KUMC was great. I really loved my interview day there. The residents were very happy and very willing to talk about everything. The dinner the night before was very nice and I had a lot of fun. I really liked the faculty who interviewed me and I was really impressed that they had a local real estate guy talk to us about any potential questions regarding relocation.

I ranked them #2 and would have been thrilled to end up there had I not matched to #1. Kansas City seemed like a nice place to raise a family - there seemed to be a lot to do.

KC is a very under rated town. Midwestern Values. Suburbs (especially on Kansas side are nice)

Great for raising a young family.

I went to med school at KU in mid to late 90s.