Areas of Support
School of Medicine

Your support strengthens the oldest medical school in Kansas educating tomorrow’s physicians, biomedical researchers and public health leaders — a school committed to excellent education, scientific discovery, outstanding clinical programs and community service.

Areas of Support
School of Medicine

Your support strengthens the oldest medical school in Kansas educating tomorrow’s physicians, biomedical researchers and public health leaders — a school committed to excellent education, scientific discovery, outstanding clinical programs and community service.

Toward excellence in caring, teaching, healing and discovery.

TRAINING TOMORROW’S HEALTH CARE LEADERS AND PHYSICIANS

The University of Kansas School of Medicine exemplifies excellence in health care education on campuses in Kansas City, Salina and Wichita.

Across the state, the KU School of Medicine educates and trains physicians and physician-scientists who are learning to provide the best in patient care and discovering new ways to improve the health not just of Kansans but people all over the world. Beyond medicine, the school shapes the next leaders guiding public health research and administration, the foundation for healthier communities.

Akinlolu Ojo, MD, PhD, MBA, MPH
Executive Dean of the School of Medicine, Professor, Population Health
Garold Minns, MD
Dean of the School of Medicine-Wichita Professor, Internal Medicine
Tyler G. Hughes, Sr., MD, FACS
Dean of the School of Medicine-Salina Clinical Professor, Surgery
Ready to give to the School of Medicine to support these initiatives?
CONTACT:
Hilary Wheat
School of Medicine Development, Team Lead
913-562-2708
Matt Rhea
School of Medicine Development
913-562-2711
Allyson Summers
School of Medicine Development
913-832-7351
Brooke Fischer
School of Medicine Development
913-832-7397
Brad Rukes
School of Medicine Development, Wichita
316-293-2641

Among the many accolades and accomplishments of the KU School of Medicine:

  • It is ranked 10th among medical schools for primary care
  • In 2024, it received more than $100 million in research funding from the National Institute of Health
  • It offers 24 degree options in areas from medicine to public health.


Join us in ensuring that the KU School of Medicine plays a role in propelling health across the spectrum of need — locally, in the state, and around the world — by educating and preparing physicians, researchers and public health specialists to provide the best in care, critical research skills and policy acumen.

The KU School of Medicine has three campuses, in Kansas City, Kansas, Wichita and Salina. Students in the MD program experience the same academic curriculum whether they are in an urban or rural setting, and these educational options provide flexibility to students and help keep health care providers in the state after graduation.

PARTNERING WITH US

Support these initiatives at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and join us in ensuring that more Kansans survive and thrive now and for generations to come.

Foster the pipeline of the next generation of physicians

Medical students graduate with an average of $180,000 in medical school debt. If we can lessen that burden our graduates can dream big: They can go into primary care, they can help educate the next generation or they can work to find the next cure or cutting-edge treatment for disease. The KU School of Medicine ranks in the top 10 for primary care, but with larger scholarships for more students we can reach even higher. Help us give our graduates the freedom to make a difference in the way they’ve always hoped.

Grow our own talent pool and keep the best and brightest in Kansas

It’s a competitive market for clinicians and researchers. As our reputation grows, so does our opportunity to train and recruit leaders in every specialty. But training and retaining takes more than a stellar reputation, it takes a lot of resources. We can create our own rock stars by providing start-up funds, pilot grants, professorships and more. If we nurture scientific exploration early and often, we create a place everyone wants to spend their careers. This reputation helps us recruit the best in the nation and together we will lead the way in academic medicine.

Let nothing get in the way of bringing care to communities in need

When the new Wichita Biomedical Campus opens its doors in 2027, future doctors, nurses, physical therapists and even emergency medical technicians will all be housed in a joint facility in downtown Wichita. The University of Kansas and Wichita State University are demonstrating their commitment to educate the leaders of tomorrow and help build healthy and vibrant communities through collaboration.

ALL AREAS OF SUPPORT

School of Engineering
Your support for the KU School of Engineering propels innovation and drives groundbreaking research, empowering students to shape the future of society.
School of Education & Human Sciences
Ranked as a top 10 public education school in the nation, a donation to the School of Education & Human Sciences enables future educators and human science professionals to create a lasting impact on society.
KU Research
KU's core research labs support investigators and industry partners by providing assistance and training on specialized instrumentation, experimental design, and data analysis.
Brain Health Initiative
Your support is vital to the success of our Brain Health Initiative. We are embarking on a bold plan to create a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to brain health.
The University of Kansas Cancer Center
Your support brings us closer to realizing the vision of a future beyond cancer, with fewer patients and more survivors.
William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, donating to the KU School of Journalism and Mass Communications gives students real-world experiences so they can thrive in future media professions.
International Affairs
KU International Affairs helps prepare students to be successful in a world that is more connected than ever.
University Honors Program
Your investment in the KU Honors Program will support exceptional students, give our top faculty the inspiration and connection that keep them engaged, and nurture innovation on campus.
School of Music
Your gift to the School of Music will help students and families discover the wonder of music through our world-class educational programs and hundreds of performances each year.
School of Health Professions
Help position our school to train health professionals, conduct high-impact research and connect with patients and communities.

The University of Kansas Health System
By supporting The University of Kansas Health System, you will save and improve lives – now and for generations to come.
Lied Center
A gift to the Lied Center in support of this initiative will allow the program to expand, eventually reaching all 104 counties in Kansas outside of Lawrence on an annual basis in perpetuity.
KU Alumni Association
Your investment attracts new Jayhawks, helps current students succeed academically and find satisfying careers, deepens connections across generations.
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Your gift can make a transformative difference in the educational foundation for KU students, offering them a broad set of knowledge and skills that will serve them well throughout their lives.
School of 
Architecture & Design
Your contribution plays a vital role in providing our Architecture & Design students with hands-on experience in the studio, fostering both innovation and imagination.
Dole Institute of Politics
With your support, the Dole Institute will continue to provide unique experiential learning opportunities for new generations at KU, across Kansas and beyond.
School of Pharmacy
Your support of the KU School of Pharmacy will help the school continue to improve the health of Kansans and the world through excellence in all aspects of pharmaceutical care.
University of Kansas School of Professional Studies
KU’s new School of Professional Studies is building programs and pathways to high demand careers and economic mobility for students, and their families.
School of 
Social Welfare
Your gift to the School of Social Welfare will help change social work practice and social policy to support those served by the social work profession.
School of Nursing
With your support, KU’s School of Nursing is ready to meet the challenges ahead.
Spencer Museum of Art
Your gift supports the Museum’s commitment to keep art at the core of learning, teaching and research at KU and beyond and bolsters its ability to sustain and grow its comprehensive collection.
School of Law
Donating to the KU School of Law allows students to gain practice-ready skills with firsthand experience, forging future members of the legal profession in 13 different areas of study.
KU Life Span Institute
When you support the KU Life Span Institute, you help our efforts to realize a future where everyone across the spectrum of intellectual and physical ability can attain the best quality of life.
School of Business
Your gift to the School of Business provides the pathway for students to get an innovative learning experience at one of the nation’s top-ranked programs.