Northwest Missouri AHEC

06/11/2026

We would like to recognize two outstanding caregivers who have dedicated their time, expertise, and commitment to supporting ATSU-KCOM medical students throughout their academic and professional journeys.

Congratulations to Janice Neumann on being honored for 15 years and to Dr. Bradley Grier for 5 Years of dedication.

Their mentorship, guidance, and dedication have made a lasting impact on countless students and have helped shape the next generation of healthcare professionals. We are grateful for their service and commitment to medical education.

Please join us in celebrating Janice and Dr. Grier for these remarkable milestones and their continued contributions to student success!

06/10/2026

Last night was one for the books!

We hosted one of our favorite workshops! Thirty students, from high school to aspiring medical school applicants, all coming together to learn, collaborate, and dissect kidneys under the guidance of an ATSU-KCOM medical student.

Watching students at different stages connect, explore, and support one another was truly inspiring and a reminder of why this work matters.

So grateful for everyone who helped make this experience possible!

06/04/2026

Registration is now closed.

If you’re registered, please check your email for directions and required forms. Completing them ahead of time is highly encouraged.

Forms can be turned in the day of, but a completed consent form is required to participate.

If you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist.

We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, June 9th at 5:30 PM!

Update 🚨 All spots have been filled we are taking names for the waitlist in case someone drops out. Thank you for understanding!

🧠🔬 Summer Workshop Kickoff!

Join us for our first workshop of the summer—a Kidney Dissection experience designed for students interested in exploring healthcare careers.
This hands-on session, led by a medical student, will give you the opportunity to learn kidney anatomy and function in a real-world setting. You’ll also have time to ask questions and learn more about their journey into medicine.

📅 June 9, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Mosaic Life Care – St. Joseph

Spots are limited—be sure to secure your place by registering below.
https://www.mymlc.com/General/nwmo-ahec/AHEC-News-and-Events/ahec-event-registration/

06/03/2026

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05/27/2026

We have a few spots left. Please sure to RSVP by June 3rd - so we have enough time to gather all the supplies we need. :)

Update 🚨 All spots have been filled we are taking names for the waitlist in case someone drops out. Thank you for understanding!

🧠🔬 Summer Workshop Kickoff!

Join us for our first workshop of the summer—a Kidney Dissection experience designed for students interested in exploring healthcare careers.
This hands-on session, led by a medical student, will give you the opportunity to learn kidney anatomy and function in a real-world setting. You’ll also have time to ask questions and learn more about their journey into medicine.

📅 June 9, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Mosaic Life Care – St. Joseph

Spots are limited—be sure to secure your place by registering below.
https://www.mymlc.com/General/nwmo-ahec/AHEC-News-and-Events/ahec-event-registration/

05/20/2026

Update 🚨 All spots have been filled we are taking names for the waitlist in case someone drops out. Thank you for understanding!

🧠🔬 Summer Workshop Kickoff!

Join us for our first workshop of the summer—a Kidney Dissection experience designed for students interested in exploring healthcare careers.
This hands-on session, led by a medical student, will give you the opportunity to learn kidney anatomy and function in a real-world setting. You’ll also have time to ask questions and learn more about their journey into medicine.

📅 June 9, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Mosaic Life Care – St. Joseph

Spots are limited—be sure to secure your place by registering below.
https://www.mymlc.com/General/nwmo-ahec/AHEC-News-and-Events/ahec-event-registration/

05/16/2026

We offer our congratulations to Dr. Kendal Geno on being awarded the Rural Scholars Distinguished Community-Based Faculty Award at the University of Missouri School of Medicine, as nominated by Adam Orf.

Dr. Geno exemplifies the role of a servant leader, having served his rural community for many years while dedicating himself to inspiring and teaching the next generation of rural physicians. Adam Orf stated, 'I can confidently say that I would not be the person or future physician I am today without Dr. Geno; he significantly influenced my desire to become a family physician.'

Adam rotated at Mosaic Life Care through Northwest Missouri AHEC for his third year of medical school and will officially be Dr. Adam Orf as of today!🎓 Congratulations to both👏🏻

05/08/2026

🎉 What a way to wrap up the school year!
Our End of Year Banquet featured a hands‑on Mystery Patient Escape Room, where students solved puzzles using lab values, vital signs, ciphers, and clinical clues to diagnose and treat their patient.

Students then discussed their experience with a nurse and medical student who shared how these same skills are used in real clinical settings and reflected on their own healthcare journeys.

We wrapped up the night by celebrating student achievements, including awarding certificates to the top three participants with the highest number of AHEC workshop hours this year.

We can’t wait to do it all again next year. Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities to join us! ✨

04/30/2026

I have a few spots left. Email me to get yours while you still can.

It's a great opportunity and gives you wonderful insight and language to help you market yourself in interviews and resumes. Not just a tool for career exploration. It's much more!

04/29/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Klayton Nordeen! 🎉

We are proud to congratulate Klayton Nordeen on successfully completing his second year of the AHEC Scholars Program! This achievement is especially noteworthy as Klayton balanced the demands of medical school at ATSU–Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine while completing clinical rotations at Mosaic Life Care.

The AHEC Scholars Program is a prestigious, two-year national certificate program designed to prepare future health professionals to serve rural and underserved communities—and Klayton has exemplified this mission throughout his journey.

We look forward to all that lies ahead as Klayton begins his residency in Lincoln, Nebraska. Best wishes as you continue to move forward in your medical career, we are excited to see the impact you will make!