Many UHP physicians have teaching responsibilities for residents, fellows, and medical students.  The UMKC SOM accepts students directly out of high school for a six-year combined baccalaureate/Doctor of Medicine program.  The UMKC SOM Graduate Medical Education program supports over 30 residencies and fellowships.

UH is known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital” and is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City, MO.  UH is an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.  A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service.  During the 2020 pandemic, UH has been recognized as a regional leader in COVID care and testing.

Come join a collegial neurology department with many unique career advancement opportunities for clinical practice, clinical research and teaching of neurology residents and medical students.  This is an ideal position if you are a recent neurology residency graduate or a neurologist in private practice desiring a transition to academic medicine.   

Applicants must be board certified or eligible in Neurology. “University Health Physicians is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program”. H1 applicants are welcome to apply.