Upcoming Events and Applications
Apply for the Interprofessional Age-Friendly Scholars Program
Fall 2025 Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
Spring 2026 Application Deadline: October 31, 2026
Participating undergraduate and graduate health professions students will receive a $5000 stipend to off-set expenses to participate in a longitudinal clinical rotation in a site serving older adults in a rural or underserved community in Kansas* and engage in virtual interprofessional case-based learning and didactic content on the Age-Friendly Health Systems Framework (4Ms) during the semester of their clinical rotation (fall, spring, or summer). Students are encouraged to commit to pursuit of post-graduation employment in sites serving older adults in rural and/or underserved communities.
*Sites serving older adults in underserved communities located in the greater Kansas City area in Missouri will be considered.
About Kansas 4M
Kansas 4M is a geriatric workforce education program led by the University of Kansas School of Nursing in collaboration with the schools of Health Professions, Medicine, Pharmacy and Social Welfare. Our mission is to ensure that every older adult receives high-quality, person-centered care that aligns with their unique needs and preferences.
We serve the state of Kansas through reciprocal partnerships between academia, health care providers and community organizations that serve older adults, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Kansas 4M offers programs for current health care professionals, students in health care fields and anyone interested in improving care for older adults.
An advisory committee representing older adults, family members, health systems and other key stakeholders guides our work. Learn more about Kansas 4M.
About the 4M Framework
Our efforts align with an Age-Friendly Health Systems framework known as the “4Ms,” which was developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
What Matters
We prioritize understanding and acting on each older adult’s health goals and care preferences.
Medications
We focus on safe medication practices, including reconciliation and de-prescribing to enhance well-being
Mobility
We prioritize individualized mobility plans to maintain and improve physical function.
Mentation
We support cognitive health by addressing dementia, delirium and depression.
Kansas 4M Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).The award provided 100% of total costs and totaled $5 million with funding from 07/01/2024 through 06/30/2029. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information visit HRSA.gov.