HMS MEDscience Alumni Survey Name First Name Last Name Personal Email * What best describes you? * Hispanic or Latino includes individuals of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Salvadoran, Cuban, Dominican, Guatemalan, and other Central or South American or Spanish culture or origin. Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino Select all that apply: * For reference: - American Indian or Alaska Native (Individuals with origins in any of the original peoples of North, Central, and South America, including, but limited to, for example, Navajo Nation, Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana, Native Village of Barrow Inupiat Traditional Government, Nome Eskimo Community, Aztec, and Maya) - Asian (Individuals with origins in any of the original peoples of Central or East Asia, Southeast Asia, or South Asia, including, but limited to, for example, Cambodian, Chinese, Indian, Filipino, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Pakistani, Thai, Korean, and Japanese.) - Black or African American (Individuals with origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa, including, but limited to, for example, African American, Jamaican, Haitian, Nigerian, Ethiopian, and Somali.) - Middle eastern or North African (Individuals with origins in any of the original peoples of the Middle East or North Africa, including, but limited to, for example, Lebanese, Iranian, Egyptian, Syrian, Iraqi, and Israeli.) - Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (Individuals with origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands, including, but limited to, for example, Native Hawaiian, Samoan, Chamorro, Tongan, Fijian, and Marshallese.) - White (Individuals with origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, including, but limited to, for example, English, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, and Scottish.) American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Middle eastern or North African Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander White Other Do you currently work? * Yes No If working, what type of work do you do? Part-time Full-time Contractual I am not currently working What is your current job title? If not working, type N/A. In what career do you see yourself working in 5-10 years? * What best describes your current educational status? Select the highest degree you have ALREADY received. Some high school High school degree Trade school degree/certificate College Degree (Associates/Bachelor's) Graduate School (eg Master's) Post-graduate (PhD) Medical School (MD or DO) Other Professional School (Law School, Business School, Pharmacy School, NP or PA school) In what year did you complete MEDscience? If you completed MEDscience modules in multiple years, select the year of your first module. 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Over what timeline did you experience HMS MEDscience? Summer (1-week session) Spring (1-week session) Semester-long module Single module (one session) In what format did you experience HMS MEDscience? Fully In-Person Hybrid Fully Virtual When you attended HMS MEDscience, what type of school were you enrolled in? If multiple options apply, select the one attended most recently or the one you received your degree from. Boston Public Schools Private School Charter School Public School outside of Boston Other Which HMS MEDscience courses have you participated in before? (Select all that apply) * HMS MEDscience Clinical program HMS MEDscienceLAB program HMS MEDscienceLAB Forensics program HMS MEDscience Moonshot Foundations program HMS MEDscience Moonshot Visionaries program HMS MEDscience Dental program From the time you participated in HMS MEDscience, have you done any of the following? (Select all that apply) Enrolled in an advanced science course (e.g., honors, dual enrollment) Enrolled in an AP science course Enrolled in a STEM-related major or minor in college Completed a STEM-related major or minor in college Enrolled in a STEM-related trade or certification program Completed a STEM-related trade or certification program Pursued or completed a graduate or professional degree in a STEM or healthcare-related field Conducted or participated in scientific research Volunteered or interned in a STEM or healthcare setting Engaged in community-based STEM education or advocacy Started or joined a STEM-related organization or initiative Started a business, freelance career, or side project related to STEM or healthcare Pursued a healthcare or STEM career through military service Transitioned to a STEM or healthcare career from a different field Enrolled in a non-traditional education program (e.g., online courses, bootcamps, self-paced certifications) Served as a caregiver or advocate in a healthcare setting Became a caregiver for a family member or worked in an informal healthcare role Took a gap year to explore interests, travel, or engage in service work Engaged in STEM-related community outreach or education Pursued a creative or artistic career with a STEM/health connection (e.g., medical illustration, science communication, bio-inspired design) Worked in a non-STEM field but applied skills from HMS MEDscience (e.g., leadership, problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork) Returned to school after time in the workforce or other life commitments None of the above Where do you currently attend school or university? * If not attending, type N/A What specific skills did you gain from the HMS MEDscience program that you feel have been most useful in your studies and/or career? MEDscience taught something valuable to me. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree MEDscience programming was engaging because it was hands-on. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree HMS MEDscience teachers were knowledgeable in teaching the material. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree I would recommend the MEDscience program to other students. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Thank you for your continued support of HMS MEDscience! If you have any other comments you wish to leave us, let us know below. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.Your input is critical in helping us further enhance the HMS MEDscience experience.
