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AAMC GQ Survey

Your Voice Matters, M4 Students – Do the GQ! 

As you near the end of your med school journey, the insights you’ve gained are incredibly valuable. By completing the AAMC Graduation Questionnaire (GQ), you’ll play an important role in shaping the future of medical education. Your feedback will help ensure the continued success of Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation. As you progress in your medical career, it is key that your school is accredited.

How to Complete the GQ

Find your unique survey link in the AAMC email sent April 15, 2025, to complete the Graduation Questionnaire (GQ). The survey is open now and closes in the first week of June. The AAMC administers the survey, and all responses remain anonymous. Results are returned in a pooled format in late August, and a 90% or higher response rate is essential to ensuring your voice makes an impact.

You said, We did: Changes in Student Services

  • Expanded Career Advising: We have introduced more specialty exploration programs in Phase 1, giving students a broader understanding of their options. Additionally, we now offer alumni panels that provide insights into alternative careers in medicine.
  • Improved Electives Advising: To better support students, we have added more resources for M1 students selecting their Phase 1 electives. We have also provided clearer guidance for Phase 2 students on how to choose their Phase 3 electives.
  • Increased Mental Health Support: To ensure students have better access to mental health services, we have increased the number of providers available. We have also expanded online availability, including evening sessions, to provide more flexible support options.

  • Enhanced Mistreatment Reporting: We have made it easier for students to report mistreatment by introducing a streamlined web-based reporting form. Additionally, we now release quarterly reports to students to promote transparency and accountability.

  • And more!

You said, We did: MEO: Curriculum and Assessment

“I continue to work to improve the biochemistry and metabolism content through things like a fully reworked CBL with clinical applications in FFF 2023 and increased post work activities. I also continue to work to improve my jokes!” —Dr. Flynn

“In addition to being BIB IBL, I am now Director of Student Continuity of Experience and have taken the lead on developing and implementing a series of basic histology “Disease Detective” workshops across Phase 1.” —Dr. Altschafl

You said, We did: Assessment- Formative and Summative- OSCEs

  • Criteria-Based Standards: We implemented clear criteria and data-based passing standards for each OSCE domain to ensure consistency.
  • Assessment Tool Revisions: Assessment tools across Phases 1 and 2 were revised to include standardized checklists, updated language, and enhanced assessor training.
  • Content Review and SP Updates: To enhance Phase 1 content, we updated materials and revised SP training and scenarios where needed.
  • Assessor Training Improvements: We strengthened training for assessors, with a focus on delivering actionable, constructive feedback.

You said, We did: Clinical Assessments

  • Transitions to the Clinical Setting: To improve the clinical experience transition, the session has been updated to better prepare students for clinical assessments.

  • Simplified Assessment Forms: Assessment forms have been streamlined to ensure greater clarity, reducing confusion and making evaluations easier to understand.
  • Alignment with Competencies: Clinical assessments are now closely aligned with institutional competencies and milestones, ensuring evaluations reflect your progress and meet established standards.
  • Ongoing Assessor Training: We have further refined regular training to ensure assessors are equipped to provide consistent and fair evaluations.

Incentives

Weekly drawing

To encourage robust participation in survey completion, Student Services will be doing a weekly drawing of UW swag in hopes that this will keep the survey top of mind during a really busy and exciting time in your lives. Each week, Dr. McIntosh willsend  out the name of the week’s drawing winner along with an update about the class completion rate for the AAMC GQ. Keep your eyes open to see if you are a lucky winner of the weekly drawing. All M4s are eligible.

Branded memento at graduation

If the class attains a 90% completion rate by 5/2/25, each graduate will receive an SMPH branded memento.