Community Clinical Faculty
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences is committed to recognizing and rewarding preceptors with an appropriate and meaningful faculty rank. In accordance with the University’s mission, the Promotion in Rank Committee guidelines have been specifically constructed to provide preceptors a method of obtaining faculty rank. It is our obligation not only to document the qualifications and skills of our community clinical faculty, but to also provide educational support and development that is essential to the delivery of a quality curriculum.

Thank you for considering an appointment to our Community Clinical Faculty. It is our intent to recognize you for putting forth the time and effort necessary to provide our students with high quality clinical experiences. We want to do everything we can to assist you.

Documentation needed in applying for Community Clinical Faculty:

1. Letter of recommendation from the Director of Medical Education at your hospital site.
2. Letter of recommendation from the clinical chair of your hospital department. [If not affiliated with a hospital, a letter from a colleague knowledgeable of your clinical credentials.]
3. Completed application form.
4. Curriculum vitae.
5. Photo copies of licensure and certification documentation.

Upon receiving all the needed information, KCUMB reviews and recommends qualified candidates to the Promotion in Rank Committee.

We hope you take advantage of this opportunity at KCUMB and thank you for taking the lead in educating our students. Your contributions do not go unrecognized.

To request an application packet and requirements for faculty appointment, please contact:

Sarah L. Hazelton, M.B.A.
Director of Clinical Clerkships
816-283-2389
shazelton@kcumb.edu