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FAQs

What is the GQ?


A national questionnaire that is administered by the AAMC to graduating medical students across the United States.  

Why is the GQ important to MCOM?  

The data is used to evaluate our programs, in order to improve medical students’ experiences.  

The data is also important for our accreditation status.

Am I required to complete the GQ?

The questionnaire is voluntary, but your participation is highly encouraged.  

What areas will I be asked to evaluate?

  • Pre-clinical, clinical, and elective experiences
  • General medical education and readiness for residency
  • Student services
  • Experiences of negative behaviors
  • Financial aid and indebtedness
  • Career intentions
  • Strengths of the medical school and areas of improvement

Are my responses confidential?

  • Yes, your responses are confidential. The AAMC does not release any identifiable data to schools or other organizations.  

What is the timeline for data collection?

  • February 14, 2020 through June 5, 2020

What is the expected response rate?

  • 85% (if met by April 15, 2020 then the Office of Student Affairs will subsidize $1,000 for the senior party)

What are the incentives?

  1. Winner will receive a reimbursement for graduation regalia
  2. Winners will receive an additional guest ticket for the commencement dinner
  3. Winners will receive a diploma frame
  4. Winners will receive a set of 6 VIP graduation tickets

Who do I contact if I have any questions regarding the questionnaire?

You may contact Brittany Sheehy, Ph.D. via email at bsheehy@usf.edu

If you need more information, you can visit here: https://www.aamc.org/data-reports/students-residents/report/graduation-questionnaire-gq.

Important Notes

The GQ may use terms that are not commonly used by MCOM, but have similar meanings. Below is a guide to help you:

  1. Integrated Clerkship – Combined Clerkship (e.g. Psychiatry/Neurology, Women’s Health/Pediatrics, and Primary Care)

  2. Emergency Medicine Clerkship – MCOM does not have an Emergency Medicine clerkship
  3. Internal Medicine Clerkship – Adult Medicine Clerkship
  4. Family Medicine Clerkship - Primary Care Clerkship
  5. Office of the Dean of Students/Associate Dean for Students – Drs. Kira Zwygart and Melissa Brannen
  6. Office of the Dean of Educational Programs/Curricular Affairs – Drs. Deborah DeWaay and Robert Barraco
  7. Career Planning Services – MD Career Advising –  Dr. James Mayer




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