The UMKC MMSPA program is dedicated to graduating competent PAs and advancing the Physician Assistant
The MMSPA program is a seven-semester program based in the UMKC School of Medicine. Students enrolled in our program benefit from the extensive medical education resources offered by the School of Medicine, such as the Youngblood skills lab, Health Sciences Library, and Medical Education Media Center. Our Kansas City location is in the heart of the city offering access to community health centers,
06/01/2026
One semester down! 🎉
Our PA-S1 students have officially completed the Dermatology, Hematology, and Musculoskeletal modules and wrapped up an incredible first semester of PA school.
Today kicks off the summer semester, where they’ll take on Cardiology and Pulmonology. We can’t wait to see all they’ll accomplish next. Here’s to another semester of learning, growth, and becoming future PAs! 💙🩺🫀🫁
06/01/2026
One semester down! 🎉
Our PA-S1 students have officially completed the Dermatology, Hematology, and MSK modules and wrapped up an incredible first semester of PA school.
Today kicks off the summer semester, where they’ll take on Cardiology and Pulmonology. We can’t wait to see all they’ll accomplish next. Here’s to another semester of learning, growth, and becoming future PAs! 💙🩺🫀🫁
06/01/2026
One semester down! 🎉
Our PA-S1 students have officially completed the Dermatology, Hematology, and MSK modules and wrapped up an incredible first semester of PA school.
Today kicks off the summer semester, where they’ll take on Cardiology and Pulmonology. We can’t wait to see all they’ll accomplish next. Here’s to another semester of learning, growth, and becoming future PAs! 💙🩺🫁🫀
05/22/2026
Congratulations to Sara Cox, MPAS, MHPE, PA-C, the 2026 recipient of 's Elmer F. Pierson Good Teaching Award! The award recognizes faculty leaders in education who implement creative and innovative teaching methods. Her selection was driven by consistently high student evaluation ratings and letters of support for her nomination. Ms. Cox has been teaching for the UMKC PA Program since 2019.
05/20/2026
✨ PA-S1 Spotlight ✨
Meet Shay Butler 💙
05/18/2026
Congratulations to Carey Bickford, recipient of the Dean of Students Honor Award, which recognizes graduating students for outstanding leadership and service. Carey was recognized for her sustained service at Children’s Mercy Hospital where she has volunteered in a variety of roles focused on strengthening collaboration between healthcare providers and families. She has been involved as parent, member, and leader. Her service has also focused on ensuring that research and healthcare initiatives reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. She has been a servant leader and peer advocate, using her voice to amplify the needs of her classmates and bridge gaps for future PA students.
04/30/2026
PA-S1 students putting hematology module skills into practice 🩺💉
This week in lab: IV placement, blood draws, and injections. Proud of all their hard work 👏
04/28/2026
This weekend we celebrated our Year 2 PA students at their White Coat Ceremony! This is a huge milestone marking the completion of didactic year and the beginning of clinical rotations. We are so proud of all the hard work, resilience, and compassion that brought them to this moment 🥼💙🩺
04/22/2026
I am always excited to share and celebrate faculty achievements!
UMKC PA Program facutly, Kerstin Stephens, will be joining other distingueshed presenters at the 2026 AAPA national conference in New Orlenans next month!
Thank you all for your hard work, dedication, and contriubution to the profession and our patients
04/21/2026
✨STUDENT SPOTLIGHT✨
Meet Sydney, Class of 2027
