STAHR is a family of students, faculty, and staff passionate about increasing the diversity of health care workers. We support each other and work hard to make sure each of us has the skills needed to thrive both as a person, a student, and a future (or current) health care provider.

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UMKC School of Dentistry

The UMKC School of Dentistry is model oral health care education institution that is a leader in the advancement of oral health care through exceptional educational programs, scientific inquiry, patient care, and service to society.

UMKC School of Medicine

The UMKC School of Medicine meets the health care needs of Missouri and the nation with an alternative approach to medical education that accepts students directly out of high school into a six-year, combined baccalaureate/Doctor of Medicine program.

UMKC School of Pharmacy

The UMKC School of Pharmacy professional degree program is nationally recognized for community engagement and service learning and graduate programs and research activities consistently rank in the top third of pharmacy schools from the National Institutes of Health.

UMKC Institute for Human Development

The UMKC Institute for Human Development is an applied research and training center that works with a variety of partners to promote access to opportunities and resources for unserved and underserved populations.

United States Health Resources and Services Administration

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary federal agency for improving health care to people geographically isolated, or economically or medically vulnerable.