Recent Research Efforts at the MSSU-KCU Research Consortium (MKRC)


*** Please note this webinar will also be found as part of the 3.25-Credit program Research & Health Systems. If you have already completed Research & Health Systems, you will not want to choose this program. If you would like to learn more about Research & Health Systems, choose “Media Types” above and select “Classroom.” ***

The mission of the MSSU-KCU Research Consortium (MKRC) is to engage MSSU and KCU students in inter-disciplinary clinical & basic research opportunities for learning.  The MKRC seeks to improve the health of people in the Joplin, Missouri, and Four-States community.  The mission of the MKRC is to investigate evidence-based osteopathic medicine through a team-based health care delivery strategy.  The presentations by Drs. Arnce and Staudinger will highlight two ongoing clinical research studies at KCU in Joplin.

Learning Objectives:
•    Become aware of the need for expanded research opportunities at Kansas City University
•    Understand what we are doing to expand research opportunities for student doctors at Kansas City University
•    Learn about two specific research opportunities at Kansas City University

Accreditation Statements:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of .75 AOA Category 1-A Credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation.

Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsä. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) and Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. MAOPS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Planning Disclosure:
None of the planners for this educational activity have a relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Grievance Policy for AOA Credit:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee. All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.