Programs/Internal Medicine/Kansas City University GME Consortium (KCU-GME Consortium)/Freeman Program
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Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Joplin, MO(Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#374
Specialty Rank
$59,675
PGY1 Salary
6.7%
IMG %
#374
Internal Medicine Ranking
36th Percentile
Top 64% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1402800915
- NRMP Code:
- 1987140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 90
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 45
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 40
- Female Faculty:
- 20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Audition rotations highly recommended. PGY1 - (7pm-7am) 1 night float month and average 5 weekends every year. PGY2 & 3 - (12am-7am) 1 night float month and average 5 weekends every year. Mixed DO and MD program. International Requirements: Graduation within 3 years of application.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$59,675
PGY-1
$61,828
PGY-2
$63,960
PGY-3
$74,550
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 96(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $321K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $61K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 471K
- Median Age
- 26 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.15
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 13.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
76°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
216 days
Precipitation
40"
Humidity
51%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.26
Restaurant Meal
14.04
Gas (per gallon)
$4.33
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1402800915
- NRMP Code:
- 1987140C0
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 90
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ashley Broce
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1987140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Freeman Hospital West
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Freeman Hospital West
- Contact Person:
- James Pendergraft
- Contact Email:
- jlpendergraft@freemanhealth.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 6.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 13th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 86.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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