The Association of American Medical Colleges Graduation Questionnaire is a national survey sent to all fourth-year medical students on February 14.
Student participation in the GQ is very important to us. Survey results allow us to evaluate our students’ career plans, wellness and experiences, as well as our program's performance. We use student feedback to drive continuous quality improvement efforts at Weill Cornell Medicine.
Students will receive a personal link to their survey from gq@aamc.org. The link is individualized and private, so do not share or forward it. The survey should take about 35 to 50 minutes to complete.
The GQ includes questions regarding:
- Pre-clinical, clinical and elective experiences
- Medical education experiences
- Readiness for residency
- School administration, student affairs and student services
- Financial aid and indebtedness
- Career plans
- Student well-being
- Strengths of the medical school and areas that need improvement
Learn more on the AAMC website.
Terms to Know
The generic terms used by the GQ may not clearly match Weill Cornell Medicine’s unique curriculum, programs and offices. Use this guide to connect their descriptions to our program.
Basic Science Education: The GQ is discipline based but WCM Phase 1 curriculum is integrated. Keep that in mind as you answer the questions since many of the topics (e.g. pharmacology, immunology, physiology) were taught over the course of 18 months. Consider your cumulative experience in these areas.
Clinical Education - Family Medicine: Use your experience in the Ambulatory Care Clerkship when you are answering the GQ questions referring to Family Medicine.
Mid Clerkship Feedback: Scheduled mid-clerkship feedback is provided in all clerkships four weeks or longer and students are required to log that they received this feedback in OASIS as part of the requirements checklist.
Observed History and Physical: Students are observed performing components of a history and physical exam in each required clerkship, and each student is required to log this in OASIS as part of the requirements checklist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in “career planning services”?
Career planning services include the Early Career Advisors in the first two years of medical school and the Specialty Advisor Program in the third and fourth years of medical school. The Assistant Dean of Academic Advising (Dr. Kaushal Shah) organizes meetings of students entering individual specialties with the members of the residency leadership prior to the onset of recruitment season. In addition, the deans in the Offices of Academic and Student Affairs organize a yearly Career Night to provide information for all students about the medical subspecialties.
What is “overall debt management counseling”?
This refers to one-on-one meetings with the counselors at the Office of Financial Aid, and to the informational programs hosted by that office.
Who does “Office of the Dean for Educational Programs/Curricular Affairs” refer to?
The Education/Curricular Affairs Deans are Dr. Joseph Safdieh (Associate Dean of Curricular Affairs), Dr. Domenick Falcone (Assistant Dean of Foundational Curriculum) and Dr. June Chan (Assistant Dean of Clinical Curriculum).
Who does “Office of the Dean of Students/Associate Dean of Students” refer to?
The deans in the Office of Student Affairs are Drs. Keith LaScalea, Dana Gurvitch and Joshua Weaver.
Who provides “academic counseling”?
Academic counseling is provided by the Office of Academic Affairs, including the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs (Dr. Salvatore Cilmi) and the Assistant Dean of Academic Advising (Dr. Kaushal Shah), along with the Office of Student Affairs, including all Student Affairs Deans (Drs. Keith LaScalea, Dana Gurvitch, and Joshua Weaver), the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Student Life (Dr. Joy Howell), and the WCM Learning Specialist (Dr. Jennifer Patel).
Who provides “personal counseling”?
The Student Life deans (Drs. Keith LaScalea, Dana Gurvitch, Joshua Weaver, and Joy Howell) are available to discuss personal issues. The Office of Student Mental Health led by Dr. Lisa Sombrotto is also easily accessible by going to the Student Mental Health page.