MEDscience@HMS post survey

Even though some statements are very similar, please answer each statement. This is not timed. We only ask that you answer after thoughtful consideration.

There are no "right" or "wrong" answers! The only correct responses are those that are true FOR YOU. Whenever possible, let the things that you have lived through help you make a choice.

What is your HMS MEDscience ID?

You can find this on your MEDscience lanyard. For example: HMED-12345 We ask to maintain anonymity but to also make sure we hear from everyone.

What are three words that best capture your experience with HMS MEDscience?

What specific skills did you gain from the HMS MEDscience program that you feel will be most useful in your future career?

How likely are you to pursue a career in medicine or STEM?

General Programming

The first sets of questions ask about your attitudes toward various aspects of the HMS MEDscience Program. Select your level of agreement with the following statements at this present moment.

HMS MEDscience taught something valuable to me.

HMS MEDscience programming was engaging because it was hands-on.

HMS MEDscience teachers were knowledgeable in teaching the material.

I would recommend the HMS MEDscience program to other students.

I felt comfortable within my HMS MEDscience team.

How often did you feel challenged by the content?

STEM Interest BEFORE

This next set of statements refer to your attitudes about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) BEFORE participating in the HMS MEDscience program (Example: May 2024). Select your level of agreement with the following statements based on your attitudes before this program.

Learning about STEM is relevant to my health and wellbeing.

I am interested in STEM (biology and/or healthcare).

I am interested in taking part in STEM activities outside of school.

STEM Interest AFTER

Now take a deep breath. The next questions touch on the same topics as the previous questions, but this time we ask you to rate yourself NOW, after having completed the HMS MEDscience program. Select your level of agreement with the following statements at this present moment.

Learning about STEM is relevant to my health and wellbeing.

I am interested in STEM (biology and/or healthcare).

I am interested in taking part in STEM activities outside of school.

Health Literacy BEFORE

This next set of statements refer to your attitudes about HEALTH LITERACY BEFORE participating in the HMS MEDscience program (Example: May 2024). Select your level of agreement with the following statements based on your attitudes before this program.

I am knowledgeable of the human body.

I have a strong understanding of my own personal health.

I have the ability to recognize a medical emergency.

I have the ability to brainstorm solutions to problems.

Health Literacy AFTER

Now take a deep breath. The next questions touch on the same topics as the previous questions, but this time we ask you to rate yourself NOW, after having completed the HMS MEDscience program. Select your level of agreement with the following statements at this present moment.

I am knowledgeable of the human body.

I have a strong understanding of my own personal health.

I have the ability to recognize a medical emergency.

I have the ability to brainstorm solutions to problems.

21st century skills - Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communications and Leadership BEFORE

This next set of statements refer to your attitudes about 21st CENTURY SKILLS BEFORE participating in the HMS MEDscience program (Example: May 2024). Select your level of agreement with the following statements based on your attitudes before this program.

I improve my work when given feedback.

I work effectively in teams.

I am comfortable with offering constructive criticism to peers, even if it might not be well-received.

I am comfortable with ambiguity.

I have the strong ability to relay information to others

21st century skills - Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communications and Leadership AFTER

Now take a deep breath. The next questions touch on the same topics as the previous questions, but this time we ask you to rate yourself NOW, after having completed the HMS MEDscience program. Select your level of agreement with the following statements at this present moment.

I improve my work when given feedback.

I work effectively in teams.

I am comfortable with offering constructive criticism to peers, even if it might not be well-received.

I am comfortable with ambiguity.

I have the strong ability to relay information to others.

21st century skills - Risk Taking BEFORE

This next set of statements refer to your attitudes about 21st CENTURY SKILLS BEFORE participating in the HMS MEDscience program (Example: May 2024). Select your level of agreement with the following statements based on your attitudes before this program.

I am comfortable sharing my ideas in class, even if I may be wrong

I confident when explaining my line of thinking in front of the class.

How frequently did you ask questions in class?

How frequently did you volunteer to present information/data/history about the patient to the entire group?

21st century skills - Risk Taking AFTER

Now take a deep breath. The next questions touch on the same topics as the previous questions, but this time we ask you to rate yourself NOW, after having completed the HMS MEDscience program. Select your level of agreement with the following statements at this present moment.

I am comfortable sharing my ideas in class, even if I may be wrong

I confident when explaining my line of thinking in front of the class.

How frequently did you ask questions in class?

How frequently did you volunteer to present information/data/history about the patient to the entire group?

Self-Efficacy BEFORE

This next set of statements refer to your attitudes about SELF-EFFICACY BEFORE participating in the HMS MEDscience program (Example: May 2024). Select your level of agreement with the following statements based on your attitudes before this program.

I belong in STEM.

I have the abilities to pursue a STEM career.

I am confident in my ability to overcome challenges or setbacks.

I can attribute success from my hard work and persistence.

I am inspired to work harder when I see my teammates also work hard.

Self-Efficacy AFTER

This next set of statements refer to your attitudes about SELF-EFFICACY AFTER participating in the HMS MEDscience program (Example: May 2024). Select your level of agreement with the following statements based on your attitudes before this program.

I belong in STEM.

I have the abilities to pursue a STEM career.

I am confident in my ability to overcome challenges or setbacks.

I can attribute success from my hard work and persistence.

I am inspired to work harder when I see my teammates also work hard.

What additional topics or subjects do you wish had been covered in the program?

What advice would you give to future participants of this program?

Thanks for all your thoughts! If you would like to add any comments (e.g. suggestions for improvements, particularly great strengths of the program, shout outs to teachers), please use this space:

MEDscience@HMS

Post-Survey