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?

• Preparedness for Residency
• Elective Experiences
• Learning Environment
• Adequacy of Student Services
• Specialty Choice and Career Plans
• Financing of Education
• Strengths of your Medical Education and Areas Needing Improvement
• The Positive and Negative Impacts of COVID-19 on your Preparation for Residency

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, 2021 through June 4, 2021

What is the expected response rate?

• 85% (if met by April 15, 2021 then the Office of Student Affairs will provide a stage clip video for each member of the class at Commencement. ~$900)

What are the incentives?

• 4 Sets of 6 VIP Tickets
• 2 Reimbursement of Regalia ($217)
• 2 Gift Cards to Ulele ($50)
• 3 Gift Cards to Uber ($25)
• 1 Gift Card to Amazon ($75)

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. Basic Science Course – Basic science disciplines that are integrated throughout the pre-clerkship courses
2. Biostatistics/Epidemiology – EBCR 1 and2
3. Introduction to Clinical Medicine/Introduction to the Patient - Doctoring 1 & 2
   
4. Integrated Clerkship – Combined Clerkship (e.g. Psychiatry/Neurology, Women’s Health/Pediatrics, and Primary Care) but you will rate them separately
5. Emergency Medicine Clerkship – MCOM does not have an Emergency Medicine clerkship
6. Internal Medicine Clerkship – Adult Medicine Clerkship
7. Family Medicine Clerkship - Primary Care Clerkship
8. Office of the Dean of Students/Associate Dean for Students – Drs. Kira Zwygart and Melissa Brannen
9. Office of the Dean of Educational Programs/Curricular Affairs –Drs. Deborah DeWaay, Craig Doupnik, and James Mayer
10. Career Planning Services – MD Career Advising –  Dr. James Mayer
11. Library – Shimberg, Florida Blue Health Knowledge Exchange, Lehigh Valley Health Network