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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for residency in Kansas is $310,110.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $285,800.00 and $356,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a residency?

A residency is a period of advanced medical training that follows graduation from medical school. During residency, doctors work in hospitals or clinics under the supervision of experienced physicians, gaining hands-on experience in a specialty such as internal medicine, surgery, or pediatrics. This training typically lasts between three and seven years, depending on the specialty. Completion of a residency is required to become a fully licensed and board-certified physician in the United States.

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Medical residency can be demanding, with long hours, high patient loads, and steep learning curves. Residents often face challenges such as managing time efficiently, coping with fatigue, and balancing clinical duties with ongoing education. Effective strategies include prioritizing tasks, seeking support from peers and mentors, and utilizing available wellness resources. Open communication with supervisors and regular self-care are also crucial for maintaining well-being throughout residency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a residency, and why are they important?

To thrive in a medical residency, you need a solid medical education (MD or DO degree), clinical skills, and successful completion of USMLE or COMLEX exams. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and experience using diagnostic and procedural equipment are also essential. Excellent communication, teamwork, resilience, and time management skills help residents excel in high-pressure environments. These competencies are crucial for delivering quality patient care, adapting to demanding schedules, and progressing toward independent medical practice.

What is the difference between Residency vs Intern?

AspectResidencyIntern
CredentialsMedical degree, licensing, specialized trainingMedical or related degree, often students or early-stage trainees
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, specialized medical settingsHospitals, clinics, outpatient facilities, often in training roles
Employer & IndustryHospitals, healthcare institutions, medical industryHospitals, clinics, healthcare organizations, educational institutions
PurposeAdvanced training for medical specializationLearning experience, skill development, career exploration

Residency is a specialized postgraduate training program for medical graduates to gain hands-on experience in a specific field, while an intern is typically a medical student or early trainee gaining initial clinical exposure. Residencies are more advanced, credentialed, and focused on specialization, whereas internships are foundational learning roles.

Is it easy to find jobs after residency?

Finding a job after residency is generally feasible for medical professionals, as many hospitals and clinics actively recruit residents completing their training. Success depends on factors such as specialty demand, geographic location, and the candidate's credentials, certifications, and networking efforts. Residents often use their clinical experience, board certifications, and professional connections to secure employment opportunities.

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Infographic showing various Residency job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $310,110 per year, or $149.1 per hour.

Residency/Fellowship Coordinator - Pathology

Kansas City, KS • On-site

University of Kansas Medical Center
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Department:
SOM KC Pathology and Lab Medicine
Pathology & Laboratory MedicinePosition Title:
Residency/Fellowship Coordinator - PathologyJob Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
The Residency/Fellowship Program Coordinator works in collaboration with and provides administrative support to the Program Director, Program Administrator, Associate Program Directors, Chief Residents, and other program leadership as well as the GME Office to ensure compliance with all ACGME and Institutional policies and regulations.
The program coordinator is an instrumental member of the program leadership team, that is essential for maintaining the accreditation status. The program coordinator is responsible for a wide range of administrative responsibilities including but not limited to recruitment, compliance, onboarding, offboarding, educational support, event planning and scheduling. The position is essential in training program operations and is a primary resource for learners, faculty, and administrative staff.Job Description:
Job Responsibilities
Accreditation
  • Plan and prepare the annual Program Evaluation and Clinical Competency Committees meetings including the scheduling, material distribution, reporting and tracking of action items from meetings as well as recording attendance and minutes.
  • Ensure required reports are submitted to the GME and ACGME by the required deadlines.
  • Review the Annual Web ads and update program information prior to the program director, collecting and updating faculty and trainee information and ensuring all recommended changes have been incorporated by the deadline.
  • Submit requested accreditation related data to the GME, ACGME or institution as requested.
  • Ensure that any program changes requiring GMEC approval are documented and submitted to the GME office.

Recruitment
  • Coordinate recruitment activities for the program.
  • Work with program director to update and prepare information for interested applicants.
  • Review and distribute information regarding applicants.
  • Arrange all interview day logistics including confirming acceptance of appts for both interviewees and interviewers.
  • Distribute interview day packets to both groups, post surveys and follow up information.
  • Organize materials and meetings necessary for ranking and matching residents.
  • Work with program director to update NRMP match information (or equivalent system) and enter rank list.

Onboarding
  • Communicate with incoming residents on important dates and events regarding their new appointment.
  • Oversee all activities for incoming residents each year, including licensing, certifications, purchasing of needed equipment and arrangement of workspace.
  • Work with the GME office and matched residents to ensure timely submission of all documents including agreements.
  • Organize the "in program" schedule and welcome events to align with GME orientation.

Schedules/Rotations
  • Create the annual and/or clinic rotation schedule in partnership with the program director and/or Chief Residents.
  • Obtain approval by the GMEC for any rotation changes regarding duration, location, or educational rationale.
  • Work with program director and other residency coordinators to develop rotation schedules for residents which meet curriculum requirements of the RRC and ACGME.

Evaluations
  • Manage active evaluations through regular review for compliance and accuracy of the evaluation tool in accordance with ACGME requirements.
  • Responsible for coordinating evaluation review and delivery process of the residents and teaching faculty.
  • Assist with scheduling semi-annual evaluations and preparation of necessary paperwork; send calendar appointments; send reminders of appointments; prepare forms/reports for program advisors; file necessary forms in resident training file.
  • Prepare aggregate faculty evaluations by trainees and distribute the evaluations to
    the program leadership as needed.

Conferences
  • Assist with daily conference administration and logistics, as necessary: order/setup of
    food, set up conference sign-in/EEDs machine, assist speaker with AV needs, load
    presentation, set up I-Clickers (audience response system), etc.
  • Assist with weekly Grand Rounds administration, as necessary: e-mail
    correspondence to speakers/coordinators for all appropriate paperwork; attend all Grand Round Conferences to help sign in students, residents, faculty, and guests along with handing out evaluations.
  • Set up EEDs machine, I-Clickers, etc., post meeting notices on bulletin boards.

Compliance/Testing
  • Responsible for ensuring accurate leave times are recorded in MedHub and Workday along with any necessary paperwork required.
  • Support the preparation and administering of In Training exams and Board Prep exams.
  • Administer operating details of educational programs. Handle correspondence from agencies requesting verification of residency, provide the Dean's office with resident information, compile data, maintain and regulate access to resident's files.
  • Support the program director in the management of the program budget - processing reimbursements, travel, purchasing and repair/maintenance requests.
  • Acquire either notary or University seal when required. Process archival of
    dated resident training files (catalog electronic file, prepare for offsite storage). Maintain resident training files. File appropriate documents.
  • Ensure that the PLAs are updated, signed, and stored in program's information files.

Reports and Presentations
  • Work with Chair, program director, and other residency coordinators to prepare reports and complete surveys about the residency program requested from the University.
  • Assist in the preparation of documents for RRC.

Graduating/Alumni
  • Plan graduation activities with program director and coordinate the logistics of events with the planning team. (Gifts, food, speakers, location, guests, etc.)
  • Ensure graduating trainees complete task list transition items including forwarding information.
  • Complete documents for former residents. Submit forms for certificates, verifications from hospitals and insurance companies and answering surveys and questionnaires regarding former residents.
  • Conduct alumni surveys as needed.
  • Engage alumni in program events and information as appropriate.

Other Duties
  • Management of Faculty information and data as needed.
  • Website and social media management and updates.
  • Event planning for the program as needed (resident social events, welcome events, research, and speaker events).
  • Plan GME and Coordinator Council Training events and meetings as required.
  • Complete visiting trainee requests and documentation.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Work Experience: Four (4) years of relevant work experience. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
  • Five (5) years' experience in an academic setting.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and residency programs.
  • Experience in ERAS, ACGME, MedHub, C-TAGME, Workday and Qgenda.

Skills
  • Communication.
  • Computer skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Organization.
  • Multi-tasking.
  • Time management.
  • Attention to detail.

Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeRate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$28.20 - $38.35
Minimum
$28.20
Midpoint
$33.17
Maximum
$38.35

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