Ascension Via Christi Pittsburg

In 1903, when the Sisters of St. Joseph came to Pittsburg, Kan., they opened Mt. Carmel Hospital, known today as Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, a regional leader in health care. Continuing the Sisters' legacy, we strive every day to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We're committed to our mission of serving as a healing presence with special concern for our neighbors who are vulnerable.

Among our hospital's features are:

• A new 40,000-square-foot Surgery Center that includes state-of-the-art technology, including robotic-assisted, minimally invasive surgeries with the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System.
• The Dr. M.K. Parsi Women's Center, which includes a level II nursery and central fetal monitoring system.
• The Via Christi Heart Center, which supported by our newly renovated $2.6 million Cardiac Stepdown Unit, features a state-of-the-art catheterization lab.
• Our Emergency Room, which is recognized as a Level III Trauma Center by the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons.
• Our extensive specialty service lines, which include diagnostics, surgery, physical therapy and occupational health.

Ascension Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg

School Affiliations

• University of Kansas Medical Center
• AT Still - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
• KCU College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hospital Statistics

• Total Beds - 110
• Admissions - 2,965
• ER Visits - 15,028
• Outpatient Visits: 93,791
• Births - 535
• Inpatient Surgeries - 711
• Outpatient Surgeries - 2,465
• Trauma Center - No
• DOs on Staff - 15
• MDs on Staff - 34

Third-Year Clerkships

• Family Medicine (1 month) - Inpatient/Outpatient
• Internal Medicine (2 months) - Inpatient/Outpatient
• Ob/Gyn (1 month) - Inpatient/Outpatient
• Pediatrics (1 month) - Inpatient/Outpatient
• Psychiatry (1 month) - Inpatient/Outpatient
• Surgery (2 months) - Inpatient/Outpatient

This site schedules clinical experiences in one month increments.

Third-Year Selectives

Fourth-Year Clerkships

Residency Information

CoxHealth - Springfield, MO

• Family Medicine

Freeman Health System - Joplin, MO

• Internal Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• ENT

Via Christi Hospitals Inc - Wichita, KS

• Family Medicine

Resources & Benefits

• Facility Resources: Students will have access to a computers, internet, lounge, medical library, medical records, phones and printers while on duty at the hospital
• Meal Benefits: None at this time
• Visiting Student Housing: Housing is unavailable at this time

Duties & Opportunities

• Student Duties: Students are required to participate in weekly rounds, night call and weekend rounds as assigned
• Didactic Opportunities: Students are required to participate in sessions provided 4 times per month
• OMT/OPP Opportunities: Students are required to participate in the OMM Lab held on the KCU-Joplin Campus

Unique Site Characteristics

• Background check and drug screen is required annually
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications must be current
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) required annually
• Global Track Students must communicate third-year clerkship obligations to site as soon as the Clerkship Match Process is finalized
• Military Track Students must communicate third-year clerkship obligations to site as soon as the Clerkship Match Process is finalized
• NBOME COMAT Subject Exams are proctored at this core site
• Orientation is provided prior to the first clerkship
• TB blood test required annually
• TB Mask Fit provided on-site, at cost to student (approximately $45)
• Travel may be required for third-year Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA)
• Travel required to meet third-year residency clerkship requirement

Additions or changes to this site's information may occur at any time - information last updated 11/4/19

Contact Information

• KCU Clinical Clerkship Coordinator: Angela Imes
• Core Site Contact: Kayla Piper 
• Director of Medical Education: Mindi S Garner, DO, MBA