A Landmark Achievement: KansasCOM’s First Match Day

KansasCOM’s first Match Day marks a milestone moment for our institution and, more importantly, our remarkable student physicians. Their success reflects resilience, dedication, and a readiness to step confidently into the next phase of their training: providing outstanding patient care.

On Match Day 2026, 97.3% of KansasCOM’s Class of 2026 matched into residency programs, outpacing the national average of 93.2% for DO students. KansasCOM students matched in 13 specialties and will continue their training in 31 states across the nation.

2026 Residency Match Day Results, by Specialty

Specialty # of Students
Internal Medicine 19
Emergency Medicine 19
Family Medicine 16
Pediatrics 4
Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical 2
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* 2
Psychiatry 2
Radiation Oncology* 2
Diagnostic Radiology* 2
Surgery-General 2
Child Neurology* 1
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics 1
Neurology 1

*Advanced placements

2026 Residency Match Day Results, by State

Location # of Students
Kansas 7
Midwest** 24
Other states students matched*** 42

**Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

***Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

2026 Residency Match Results, by Medical Institution

Student Success Stories

Hannah Cruz “I am so grateful for all the opportunities and training that KansasCOM has given me. In these four years, I have traveled all over the country and experienced medicine in a variety of settings. The clinical and OMM skills that I was taught in my first two years at KansasCOM have given me the confidence to go out into clerkships and be the best medical student I can be. I am excited for my future career and grateful for all who have been with me through this journey.”

Hannah Cruz | Class of 2026

| Class of 2026

Rajendra Nidal“The strong academic foundation provided by the faculty has played a vital role in my growth. I am particularly thankful to the rotations team, whose tireless efforts behind the scenes ensured that our third- and fourth-year clinical experiences were seamless, well-coordinated, and truly supportive of our learning.”

Rajendra Nidal | Class of 2026

Sainamitha R. Palnati“It is incredibly special to be a part of the inaugural class. Each KansasCOM experience has created memories that will resonate with me for years to come.”

Sainamitha R. Palnati | Class of 2026

Annaka Applequist“The philosophy of form following function deeply resonated with me and was continually reinforced through our hands-on training in anatomy and osteopathic manipulative medicine. This immersive approach sharpened my ability to perform a thorough physical exam with precision throughout my clinical experiences.”

Annaka Applequist | Class of 2026

Tyler D. Wilson“The osteopathic philosophy of just learning to understand your patients and properly complete a physical exam gives us an edge that our patients will appreciate. Now, I can go into practicing medicine knowing that good medicine starts with understanding my patients, not merely understanding their pathology.”

Tyler D. Wilson | Class of 2026