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University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program

PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Kansas City, MO(Kansas City, MO Metropolitan Area Metro)
28
Positions
#184
Specialty Rank
$60,684
PGY1 Salary
17.4%
IMG %
#184
Psychiatry Ranking
42nd Percentile
Top 58% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4002821110
NRMP Code:
2075400C0J1
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
28
Interviews:
88

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.8
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
25
Non-Physician Staff:
10
0
Female Faculty:
40%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Opportunity to train in two distinct hospital systems, one community-based hospital and state forensic psychiatric hospital. A robust psychotherapy training starting from year I. Early training in addiction psychiatry and interventional psychiatry.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$60,684
PGY-1
$68,050
PGY-2
$69,925
PGY-3
$71,814
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Kansas City, MO
Metropolitan Area
Kansas City, MO Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
Metropolitan Population
6,154,422

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
85(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$288K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$55K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
24.4%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
6,154,422
Median Age
45 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.55
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
13.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
216 days
Precipitation
40"
Humidity
70%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
13.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$60,684
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$71,393
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4002821110
NRMP Code:
2075400C0J1
Total Positions:
28
Interviews:
88
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Bini Moorthy
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/26/2026 - 1/25/2027
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:
196

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2075400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University Health Truman Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
University Health Truman Medical Center
Contact Person:
Sherry Bushmoyer

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
17.4%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
25th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
4.3%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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