President's Message

Welcome to Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences! You are joining a special academic community, where students, faculty, and staff are committed every day to ensuring that the quality of education is exceptional, and that we teach and learn together in an environment that is fueled by core values and academic excellence.

Our mission speaks of who we are, as a community and of what we believe, founded in six dimensions critical to personal and professional development:

• Leadership
• Humility
• Faith and Positivity
• Integrity
• Compassion
• Service

We are known for innovation and excellence in education, as well as faculty and staff who are exemplary in teaching, research, and service to the community. Our commitment is to graduate the finest physicians and biosciences researchers and to create a continuum of education which will last throughout your lives and careers.

We welcome you to the University, and to this community. It is our hope that your time of education here will be challenging, rewarding, and personally meaningful.

Best wishes in the years ahead.

Karen L. Pletz, J.D.
President/CEO