Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Lights. Sirens. Real-world training. During a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) with McConnell Air Force Base, our student doctors stepped into the role of simulated patients in a large-scale airplane crash scenario. The exercise brought together military medical teams, along with Sedgwick County EMS and fire departments, to practice coordinated response. These exercises help refine triage and trauma response and give our students a firsthand look at the realities of emergency care.

We’re proud of them for playing such an important role in preparing responders for the real thing.

Huge congrats to Dr Santos and our student doctors for their hard work supporting athletes and delivering on the ground care!

For 39 years, Dr. Joaquin Santos has made the yearly trip to Omaha to play a key role in keeping College World Series players healthy. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

Join our admissions team on June 30 from 12-1 p.m. CT for an interactive webinar and live Q&A. We’ll cover KansasCOM’s hands-on curriculum, supportive student community, admissions requirements, and what sets our DO program apart.

Bring your questions and your curiosity. We’re here to help you explore what it means to train as a compassionate, community-driven physician.

🔗 Register Here: https://kansashsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RRuvqnK3Ra6fu9OBtY0pRQ

Congratulations to Dr. Santos. A truly outstanding physician and educator!

Eleven MSSC members were selected by the Wichita Business Journal for 2026 Healthcare Heroes Awards, which were announced in the latest issue and will be presented at a Sept. 1 dinner. MSSC retired member Joaquin Santos, MD, who teaches at the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, earned a Lifetime Achievement award. MSSC board member Tessa Rohrberg, MD, of KU School of Medicine-Wichita was honored as a Healthcare Educator. Justin Gooden, MD, of MK Wound & Limb Preservation was among Healthcare Innovations winners. And all 8 of those honored in the Physicians category are MSSC members: Drs. Ali Ahmad, Howard Chang, Paul Enns, Byron "Blake" Gorman, David Mayans, Joseph Moore, Aaron Nilhas and Kahlil Saad.

MEDICAL STUDENTS VISIT GARDEN CITY WITH SUMMER RURAL MEDICINE PROGRAM
Group in Dodge City this week

BY MEGHAN FLYNN
Garden City Telegram

Medical students from the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine were in Garden City from June 8-13 as part of its Rural Medicine Summer Immersion program.
The program focuses on getting students who have just finished their first year of medical school into rural medical facilities to expose them to rural communities, so they may consider practicing there once they graduate.
While in Garden City, students shadow local healthcare providers at CommonSpirit St. Catherine Hospital and Fry Eye Associates and volunteered at the Kansas Food Bank.
For more on this story, visit https://www.gctelegram.com/medical-students-visit-garden-city-with-summer-rural-medicine-program/

Between exams, labs, and long study days, having places in Wichita that help you slow down matters. 🌿 Botanica is one of those spots students end up returning to again and again.

What to know before you go:
🌷 $5 Tuesdays make it an easy weeknight outing
🌻 Open as late as 8 PM on select evenings
🌱 Wichita Public Library Experience Passes can get you free admission
☀️ Peak bloom seasons change throughout the year, so no two visits look the same
🌸Seasonal exhibits, concerts, and light displays rotate throughout the calendar
🦋 About 20 minutes from campus depending on traffic

POV: your Wichita summer bucket list just became easy to book and literally priceless. 📚✨

With the Wichita Public Library Experience Pass, the KansasCOM community and beyond can check out free admission passes to some of Wichita’s biggest attractions. Perfect for: study breaks, weekend visits, family in town, or just exploring the city without spending your extra money.

Here’s how it works ⬇️
🪪 Get a free Wichita Public Library card
🖥️ Browse the Experience Pass collection online or at a branch
🗃️ Place a hold or check one out in person
🎟️ Pick up your pass + use it during your 7-day checkout window
🚗 Most passes include admission for multiple people, so bring friends or family!

Need-to-know logistics:
🏛️ You must have a Wichita Public Library card
👯 Students can check out up to 2 Experience Passes at a time
🗓️ Passes are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and popular ones go fast, so plan ahead
‼️ But! Special exhibits, and purchases are not included with your pass

This is one of the most underrated student perks in Wichita, and a built-in way to actually explore your med school city.

Find passes here: https://ow.ly/fpxu50Z5PnJ