University of Kansas medical school opposes bill from out-of-state group to require letter grades

By: Grace Hills

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 833

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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TOPEKA — When Giulia Bonaminio was treated for cancer by her students at the University of Kansas Medical Center, she didn’t care about their grades.

“As a patient, what mattered most to me wasn’t a grade on a transcript but whether they demonstrated sound clinical judgement, clear communication, professionalism and teamwork,” Bonaminio said.

Bonaminio joined a handful of physicians and professors from the University of Kansas School of Medicine on Wednesday to testify before …

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