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Ophthalmology Residency Program

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Kansas City, MO
Continued AccreditationACGME #2402821081University

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Ophthalmology residency program in Kansas City, MO. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 12 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents and a PGY-1 salary of $63,342. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
4
12 residents · 12 approved
PGY-1 salary
$63.3k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
None
Not currently sponsoring
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

3 years · Last ACGME review 2013

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3
Incl. faculty
Visa
Not sponsored
Application service

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
0%
x
US MD
100%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
38%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
50
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
5
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.8
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit
Star Rating
3 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
249
Mid-size
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care1 better · 5 same · 1 worse
Mortality0 better · 3 same · 0 worse
Readmission0 better · 7 same · 0 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 9 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Leapfrog Safety GradeB
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$36K
Research
$0
Payments
9

Top payer: KLS-Martin L.P. ($32K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
11,873
ED visits
56,167
Inpatient surgeries
2,283
Outpatient surgeries
4,698
Births
1,581
Daily census
196
Full-time staff
2,296

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: University Health Truman Medical Center · Kansas City, MO

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

University Health Truman Medical Center

Primary
Kansas City, MO249 beds

HCA Healthcare Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

St Luke's Hospital-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO505 beds

Children's Mercy Hospital

Kansas City, MO332 beds

University Health Lakewood Medical Center

Kansas City, MO305 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$3,480/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~29.4% of pay
Take-home$3,480/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,550/mo
State tax$248/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $63,342 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 4.7% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Jackson County, Missouri (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
4.7%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$67,178
−$11k vs US median
Avg Commute
23 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Komal B Desai, MD

Site Director St. Luke's Hospital, Program Director, Director Ocular Oncology, Assistant Professor

Program Director

Jennifer Harden

Residency and Fellowship Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine located?
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine is located in Kansas City, MO.
What type of program is University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine?
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
Is University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine?
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine has approximately 12 residents in training.
How much is rent near University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine?
Median rent near Kansas City, MO is ~$1,550/month for a 1BR and ~$1,948/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine does not currently report J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship to FREIDA. That means no sponsorship is listed at the source rather than that the program has ruled it out — confirm directly with the program if visa status decides your list.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine require?
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine?
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $63,342. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Ophthalmology residency program positions as they appear.