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Mondav. April 3, 1989 / University Daily Kansan
KU's medical facilities differ in KC, Wichita
by Jennifer Corser Kansan staff writer
Kansan staff writer
WICHTIA — When the time came for Tom Melham to decide whether to continue his medical education in Wichita or Kansas City, he chose the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita.
"I think they designed things more towards students' needs and for their education than in Kansas City," said Brennan Diego third-year medical student.
Students attending the Wichita branch told Melham that the clinics in Wichita were better because students come to contact with patients and faculty.
"I've found these things to be true," he said. "I'm very glad I came to Wichita."
Medical students attend the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan., for their first two years of medical school. After sophomore year, one third of the class goes to Wichita to finish the last two years.
If there are not enough, or too many, students interested in going to Wichita, the Med Center conducts a lottery.
In the east-central section of Wichita just off Interstate 135, the smaller, quiet counterpart of the Mied region was formed as flag in a different part of the state.
"I's brought KU's presence here and has helped smooth out relations between the northeast and this part of France," she said. "The dean vice chancellor of the school."
The biggest difference between the two campuses is that the Wichita branch does not own a hospital, Reals said. Students learn from private physicians in community hospitals, as well as students seen at KU's Bell Memorial Hospital.
"Doctors in this town are anxious to teach the students," Reals said. "They like to teach."
Because the Wichita branch uses the city's four community hospitals, students have access to more patients, he said. Classes are smaller than those at the Med Center because of space. The city's medical students are in Wichita.
The Wichita branch also has its own clinic, the Patient Care Center. Patients are cared for by students and faculty members, who usually also are private physicians, Reals said.
He said the community supported opening the Wiehita branch, which
was first opened to students in 1974.
was first opened at students in 1944. The school not only helps the city's economy, but also keeps physicians in the area.
"Students naturally get used to the place," Reals said.
'It's like heaven'
Students also get used to the type of education they receive in Wichita.
"It's like heaven," said Bill Undersee, Wichita third-year medical student. "There's a lot of individual attention."
While KU's Lawrence campus enjoyed Spring Break, Underfer and five other classmates spent a class period putting casts on one another.
At the Wichita branch, there is an instructor for every one or two students. Underster said Students at Bentley are taught by an instructor for every seven students.
E. P. Donatelle, professor of family and community medicine at the Wichita branch, said the disadvantages of going to Wichita depended on whether the students preferred a bigger community.
"Certainly it can't be because of medical reasons," he said. "We have a sophisticated medical community."
If a student wants to focus on research, the Med Center would probably be a better choice because it has more resources for research than the Wichita branch, Donatelle said.
Melham said the Wichita branch was at a disadvantage because most administrative activities went through the Med Center. For example, financial aid checks sometimes were a few days late.
Home away from home
Students may feel uprooted when they move from Kansas City to Wichita, with the administration tries to maintain a tuition branch a home away from home.
The Student Affairs office has a television, kitchennet and mailboxes for the students, said Gimmy Reece, coordinator for student affairs. The Dahlia branch also has a fitness center available to students at any time.
"Everyone in Student Affairs and Student Services gets to know each student by name," Reece said.
Commission, school board seats at stake
by Carrie Harper Kansan staff writer
Candidates prepare for elections
As the candidates' campaigning draws to a close, the Douglas County clerk has made a voter turnout survey of his city's city and school board elections.
About 35 to 40 percent of the registered voters are expected to make it to the polls, said Patty Jaimes, county clerk. In Lawrence, 28,917 voters are registered and 36,492 are registered in Douglas County. As of Friday, 246 of 418 absentee ballots had been returned
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Six candidates are competing for the three available seats on the five-member Lawrence City Commission.
■ Jeff Arensberg, who placed sixth in the primary election, is co-owner of Arensburg Shoes.
Dennis Constance, who placed fourth in the primary election, is the only incumbent running and is in incumbent hall manager for Oliver Hall.
■ Marci Francisco, who placed fifth in the primary election, is an assistant director of facilities planning at the University of Kansas.
Shirley Martin-Smith, who placed second in the primary election, owns Martin-Smith Personnel Services.
Dave Penny, who placed first in the primary election, owns Kaw Sand Co.
- Bob Wailers, who placed third in the primary election, is the manager of research facilities for the KU Space Technology Center and secretary-treasurer at Ethan A. Smith Moving and Storage.
- Five candidates are competing for the three available seats on the seven-member Lawrence School Board.
- Barbara Ballard, who has served on the board since 1985, is director of the Emily Taylor Women's Resource
1 W, 1 P.
1 W, 2 P. 810 W. Stith Street, Pikeyne School
1 W, 3 P. 707 Vermont Street, City Library
1 W, 4 P. North and Vermont streets, Lawrence Arts Center
1 W, 5 P. 200 Iowa St., National Guard Armory
1 W, 6 P. 101 Lawrence Avenue, Deerfield School
1 W, 7 P. 925 Vermouth Plymouth Congregational Church
1 W, 8 P. 141 Massachusetts Street, South Park International Center
1 W, 9 P. Hewlett-Busch Institute
1 W, 10 P. 201 Oudt达路, Schwinger School
1 W, 11 P. 2700 Hawthorne Road, West Junior High School
1 W, 12 P. 1330 Kaseid Drive, First Baptist Church
1 W, 13 P. 3408 W. Stith Street, American Legion
1 W, 14 P. 2415 W. 2nd St., First Presbyterian Church
1 W, 15 P. 3200 Clinton Parkway, Lutheran Church
1 W, 16 P. 3200 Clinton Parkway, Assembly of God Church
1 W, 17 P. 3205 W. 2nd St., Elia Lodge
1 W, 18 P. 1330 Kasap Drive, First Baptist School
3 W, 1 P, 1 1501 Massachusetts St., Central United Methodist Church
3 W, 1 P, 1 1837 Vermont St., Condley School
3 W, 1 P, 1 2017 Louisiana St., Lawrence High School
3 W, 1 P, 1 2414 Louisiana St., Centennial School
3 W, 1 P, 1 2816 Chicago St., Greycroft School
3 W, 1 P, 1 2901 Oustad Road, Schwinger School
3 W, 1 P, 1 2734 Louisiana St., South Junior High School
3 W, 1 P, 1 2518 Ridge Court, Valleview Care Home
4 W, 1 P, 1 1400 Massachusetts St., Central Junior High School
4 W, 1 P, 1 1700 Missouri St., Centennial School
4 W, 1 P, 1 150 and Brook streets, East Lawrence Center
4 W, 1 P, 1 1655 Davie Road, Kennedy School
4 W, 1 P, 1 1701 E. 23rd St., India School
4 W, 1 P, 1 836 New York St., New York School
5 W, 1 P, 1 111 E. 11th St., Judicial Building
6 W, 1 P, 1 508 Elm St., Woodward Grade School
Source: Douglas County Clerk's office
--the board since 1985, is a clerk-typist for the Lawrence Fire Department.
Center and associate dean of student life at KU.
Gary Condra, who served on the board from 1973 to 1977, owns Resi-
Alice Fowler, who has served on
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■ Larry Morlan, who has served on dental alternatives Inc., which provides group home care for handicapped adults.
the board since 1985, is director of
corporate and foundation support for the Kansas University Endowment Association.
John Tacha owns the Bureau of Lectures and Concert Artists, which provides educational assembly programs, workshops, workshops and seminars for businesses.
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