The Kansas Health Science University–Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (also known as KHSU-KansasCOM or simply KansasCOM) is a

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that offers a

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(D.O.)

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. The medical school is organized by the Kansas Health Science University. In December 2021, the Community Solution Education System announced the college was approved by the

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to begin recruiting students. The inaugural class was accepted for the 2022–23 academic year.

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External links

Official website

Official Kansas Health Science University website
Education in Wichita, Kansas Universities and colleges established in 2022

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