Master of Science in Anesthesia - UMKC School of Medicine

Congratulations to all of our 2026 graduation candidates, including McKenzie! We're so proud of you! 🩺🦘👩‍🎓

UMKC School of Medicine Graduating Student Spotlight: McKenzie West

Who would you like to thank for support during your academic career?
“Thank you to my parents, grandpa, fiancé Zach and friends for your constant love, encouragement and support that made this possible.”

What are your future plans?
“I plan to work as an anesthesiologist assistant at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri. I cannot wait to join such a fun, supportive group!”

What is your favorite School of Medicine memory?
“My favorite School of Medicine memory is eating lunch with my classmates while sharing all of our stories from clinicals each day before class.”

What advice do you have for current and future students?
“Make the most of each day. Your time as a student flies by, so embrace the challenges, enjoy the process and appreciate your growth.”

Happy CAA Week to our students, alumni, and faculty!

We're so proud of our 2025 graduation candidates!

Our students and faculty had a wonderful weekend at the Annual Meeting where they attended professional development sessions and networking events!

With less than 3 hours left, we have raised more than 50% of our goal! Can you help us reach this goal??? All donations will directly support our AA students!

Text UMKC24 to 71777 or

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AA students have a lot of worries when they start their education, but figuring out how to pay for required equipment and supplies shouldn't be one of them. A donation to our Giving Day Fund can help alleviate that concern for our incoming students. Even a small donation can make a BIG impact!

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/UMKC/team/AnesthesiologistAsstEquip or
Text UMKC24 to 71777

UMKC Giving Day starts next week, but you can support our students now! Donations to our AA Student Equipment Fund will help offset out-of-pocket costs for required equipment and supplies. Even a small donation can have a BIG impact. Access our fundraising page to learn more!

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/UMKC/team/AnesthesiologistAsstEquip

We're excited for our 2024 graduation candidates to soon be a part of this number! 👩‍🎓

recognizes why CAAs are so important to patient safety! CAAs are highly-trained, safety-focused, and patient-centered.

UMKC has an established history of training competent and highly employable CAAs! If you want to become a CAA, contact our Office of Admissions or attend a campus visit day to learn more! 🩺https://med.umkc.edu/admissions-events/