The Kansas Health Science University – Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSU-KansasCOM) has been granted Accreditation with Warning by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), operating under authority granted to it by the U.S. Department of Education to offer an academic program leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
The address and phone number of the accrediting agency are:
Secretary, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation
American Osteopathic Association
142 East Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-202-8097
Fax: 312-202-8397
KHSU-KansasCOM Accreditation FAQ*
KHSU-KansasCOM’s accreditor is the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). As part of the college’s ongoing accreditation process, COCA granted KHSU-KansasCOM Accreditation with Warning in April 2026.
Accreditation is an important process in medical education, and KHSU-KansasCOM respects the role COCA plays in ensuring quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. The college remains actively engaged with COCA and academic operations will continue without interruption while it provides documentation, updates, and evidence of continued progress.
At the same time, this is an important milestone year for KansasCOM. The college celebrated its first graduating class, and its inaugural class achieved a 97.3% residency match rate, with 73 of 75 students matching into residency programs nationwide. These outcomes reflect the dedication of KansasCOM students, faculty, staff, and clinical partners, as well as the college’s continued focus on preparing competent and compassionate physicians for Kansas and beyond.
Is KHSU-KansasCOM accredited?
Yes. KHSU-KansasCOM is accredited by COCA.
The college remains authorized to confer the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, and academic operations continue as normal.
What is KHSU-KansasCOM’s current accreditation status?
KHSU-KansasCOM has been granted Accreditation with Warning by COCA.
This means the college remains accredited while continuing to provide documentation and demonstrate progress in specific areas identified through the accreditation review process. KHSU-KansasCOM is actively engaged with COCA and will continue working collaboratively through the required reporting, review, and improvement processes.
Does this status affect financial aid?
No. As a COCA-accredited college of osteopathic medicine, KHSU-KansasCOM students remain eligible for federal financial aid.
Does this status affect residency opportunities?
No. This accreditation status does not affect students’ eligibility to pursue residency opportunities.
In fact, KansasCOM’s inaugural class achieved a 97.3% residency match rate, with 73 of 75 students matching into residency programs nationwide. This milestone is an important signal of student success and reflects the preparation of KansasCOM students.
Does this status affect licensure?
No. KansasCOM graduates are eligible to seek licensure upon successful completion of all applicable educational, examination, residency, and licensing requirements.
How is KHSU-KansasCOM working with COCA moving forward?
KHSU-KansasCOM respects the accreditation process, which is comprehensive and includes evaluation of educational, operational, and institutional standards. The college has been working throughout the past academic year to strengthen systems, improve processes, and support continued institutional effectiveness. In turn, it is also actively engaged with COCA—providing documentation, updates, and evidence related to these institutional developments and improvements.
This work is not separate from the college’s mission. Continuous improvement is part of building and sustaining a strong medical school. KHSU-KansasCOM will continue strengthening its programs, policies, operations, and student support systems in alignment with accreditation expectations and institutional goals.
Accreditation is an ongoing process in medical education. KHSU-KansasCOM, much like every other osteopathic medical school, will remain engaged in cycles of review, reporting, assessment, reflection, and improvement throughout the life of the institution.
Why should students choose KansasCOM?
KansasCOM was founded to help address the need for physicians in underserved communities throughout Kansas, the Midwest, and beyond. The college remains focused on educating competent, compassionate osteopathic physicians who are prepared to serve communities with skill, integrity, and purpose.
Students choose KansasCOM because they want a medical education grounded in service, hands-on learning, faculty support, and a mission that matters. The success of the inaugural class is an important milestone — and a strong foundation for the classes that follow.
What if I have further questions?
Our Admissions team would be happy to discuss this, and more, with you! Please contact us at [email protected].
*Updated June 2026
