Next up, Charlie Altfillisch! Stayed tuned and get to know our other chiefs as we go through interview season!

So proud of all our residents that matched yesterday. We are excited to see what your bright futures hold!

Everyone meet Tom Mathews! Chief #3/6 in our spotlight.

Kicking off Fun Fact Friday leading up to match day in March! Since 2015, KUMC has launched 6 new residency programs to address regional healthcare needs.

Fun fact Friday! Did you know KUMC is involved in 450+ active clinical trials, offering patients access to the latest treatments?

The JayDoc Free Clinic serves 1,200+ patients annually, providing hands-on experience for students! #FunFactFriday

Another #FunFactFriday KU Medical Center’s global health programs impact 15+ countries, including Ghana, India, Jordan, and the Philippines.

The Zamierowski Institute (ZIEL) is an advanced simulation center that conducts 35,000+ hours of training each year for medical, nursing, and allied health students. ZIEL has trained over 5,000 healthcare professionals since its founding! #FunFactFriday

Due to the blizzard conditions across the region, KU Medical Center is preemptively declaring Monday, Jan. 6, as an inclement weather day. Our partner, The University of Kansas Health System remains open. KU Medical Center employees and students, please consult your email for additional information.

Our next chief in our spotlight is Priyanka Venkatesh who will be headed to UAB Medicine next year to start her hematology/oncology fellowship!

Another week closer to #Match2025, another #FunFactFriday The Kansas Bridging Plan has placed > 500 physicians in rural Kansas communities since its inception. Additionally, KUMC operates 25 mobile clinics and provides telemedicine services to 70 counties throughout the state.

Happy Friday all! Did you know that KUMC was the first in the U.S. to perform 20+ cutting-edge procedures, including minimally invasive heart surgery? This innovation provides top-notch care for the 65,000 patients seen in the KU ER annually! #FunFactFriday

The KU Cancer Center is one of only 53 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, the highest recognition for research and care. In addition to treating 18,000+ cancer patients annually, KU Cancer Center researchers have developed 3 FDA-approved cancer drugs. #FunFactFriday

Time for another #FunFactFriday! KUMC researchers contribute to 600+ peer-reviewed journals each year. Current research includes the largest-ever Alzheimer’s prevention trial with 6,000 participants across multiple countries.

One week closer to welcoming a stellar group of interns to our KU Med family! KU Health System employs 13,000+ people, making it the largest employer in Kansas City, Kansas. The 94% staff retention rate reflects our great culture. #FunFactFriday

Established in 1905, KU’s medical school graduated its first two women doctors just one year later in 1906. It is now one of the largest medical schools in the Midwest, enrolling ~210 students per year. #FunFactFriday

The KU Innovation Campus has helped launch 50+ bioscience startups. These biotech collaborations have generated $500+ million in economic activity! #FunFactFriday

KUMC’s Language Services Department provides 150,000+ interpretation services annually for 170+ languages. #FunFactFriday

Good luck to all applicants with #MatchDay2025 next week! We can't wait to welcome new residents and wish everyone the best of luck in their bright futures. For our final #FunFactFriday, KU is ranked as the #1 hospital in Kansas and Kansas City by U.S. News & World Report!

Congratulations to our impressive incoming intern class! We are so excited to welcome you all to the KU Internal Medicine family! #MatchDay2025