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University of North Carolina School of Medicine 2025 Alumni Survey

Dear Alumnus/a,

The UNC School of Medicine works hard every day to identify high impact ways to engage you and keep you informed. We are in the process of planning for the future, and we need your help. Your opinions and feedback are an important part of our planning efforts. Please help us better understand what you expect of the UNC School of Medicine by completing this survey. Your input is critical to helping us meet your expectations.

We are grateful for your participation. We are listening and are committed to taking action based on the feedback you provide us. The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete.

For the purposes of this survey, please answer based on your affiliation to the UNC School of Medicine, rather than other degrees you may hold from UNC.
 
Participants may be entered into a drawing for a SOM prize pack, which includes an allotment to the UNC bookstore to purchase an item of apparel of your choice. You will be able to provide contact information at the conclusion of the survey if you wish to be included.

Wesley C. “Butch” Fowler, Jr., MD ‘66
Associate Dean, Medical Alumni Affairs
UNC School of Medicine
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 Remember, if you cannot complete the entire questionnaire, please hit the “submit” button at the end, so that we can still capture your results. None of the questions are required. 

Section I

To start, please tell us a bit about yourself and your experience with the UNC School of Medicine.
1. Which of the following describes your overall current opinion of the UNC School of Medicine?
PoorFairGoodExcellentNo opinion
2. How often do you speak positively about the UNC School of Medicine to others?
NeverOccasionallyRegularlyAll the timeNo opinion
3. Which of the following best describes your experience as a medical student at UNC School of Medicine?
PoorFairGoodExcellentNo opinion
4. Which of the following best describes your experiences as an alumnus/a of the UNC School of Medicine?
PoorFairGoodExcellentNo opinion
5. How would you rate your decision to attend the UNC School of Medicine as a medical student?
Bad decisionFair decisionGood decisionGreat decisionNo opinion
6. If you had to make the choice again, how likely would you choose to attend the UNC School of Medicine?
Very unlikelyUnlikelyLikelyVery likelyNo opinion
7. On a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the lowest, how connected do you feel to the UNC School of Medicine?
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On a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the lowest, how likely are you to recommend the UNC School of Medicine to a prospective student?
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8. How well did the education received from the UNC School of Medicine prepare you for each of the following?
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a. Type of patient care I provide
b. Success in my field
c. Continuing education
d. Contributing to my community
e. Deepening my commitment to personal development
f. Getting a job I wanted after graduation from residency/fellowship
g, Commitment to improving the quality of medicine provided in my practice area
9. Please indicate the extent of your current loyalty to each of the following:
Space Cell Not loyalSomewhat loyalLoyalVery loyalNo opinion
a. Clinical specialty/discipline
b. A faculty member or instructor
c. A student organization or activity I was associated with (i.e. SHAC, Whitehead Society/Student Government)
d. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill athletics
e. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in general
f. University of North Carolina School of Medicine in general
Section II

The following questions are about your experience as a medical student.
In which of the following organizations/activities did you participate as a student? (Check all that apply.) 
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How important was each of the following to your experience as a student, and how well did the UNC School of Medicine do at providing them?

Importance

1 = Not important
2 = Somewhat important
3 = Very important
4 = Critically important

1 2 3 4
a. Relationship with other students
b. Academics/classes
c. Relationship with the faculty
d. Clinical rotations
e. Relationship with administration and staff
f. Student leadership opportunities
g. Skills/training for career
h. Traditions or values learned on campus
i. Opportunity to interact with alumni
j. Opportunity to engage in community service activities
10. How important was each of the following to your experience as a student?
Space Cell Not importantSomewhat importantVery importantCritically importantNo opinion
a. Relationship with other students
b. Academics/classes
c. Relationship with the faculty
d. Clinical rotations
e. Relationship with administration and staff
f. Student leadership opportunities
g. Skills/training for career
h. Traditions or values learned on campus
i. Opportunity to interact with alumni
j. Opportunity to engage in community service activities
Name one person who had a special impact on your experience as a student. Please also provide a brief description of the relationship.
What was your most impactful experience in medical school?
Section III
 
The balance of the questions pertain to your experience as an alumnus/a of the UNC School of Medicine.
12. In your relationship with the UNC School of Medicine, please describe how often you do or have done each of the following:
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a. Attend local alumni events
b. Get in touch with other alumni
c. Read alumni email
d. Attend UNC sporting events
e. Attend class reunions
f. Visit campus
g. Serve as a preceptor for medical students
h. Volunteer for the UNC School of Medicine or Alumni Association
i. Engage with the UNC School of Medicine on social media
13. For each of the communication methods listed below, please tell us how important that method is to you and also rate the UNC School of Medicine effectiveness in utilizing that method:

Importance

1 = Not important
2 = Somewhat important
3 = Very important
4 = Critically important

Effectiveness

1 = Poor
2 = Fair
3 = Good
4 = Excellent                  

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
a. Medical Alumni Affairs website
b. UNC School of Medicine website
c. Electronic newsletter, called Anatomy of Impact
d. Invitations to the UNC School of Medicine activities
e. Periodic informational communications
f. Invitations to alumni activities
g. Social media
14. Please indicate your feeling regarding the frequency of the following:
Space Cell Way too muchA little too muchAbout rightWould welcome moreNot nearly enoughNo opinion
a. Email correspondence from the UNC School of Medicine (newsletters, news flashes, etc.)
b. Printed materials from the UNC School of Medicine (invitations, newsletters, etc.)
c. Solicitations for donations
d. Invitations to alumni activities
e. Presence on social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
17. How important is it for alumni in general to do the following and how well does the UNC School of Medicine do at supporting alumni in doing them?

Importance

1 = Not important
2 = Somewhat important
3 = Very important
4 = Critically important

Performance

1 = Poor
2 = Fair
3 = Good
4 = Excellent                 

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
a. Mentoring students
b. Supporting students during important milestones such as the Match process
c. Recruiting students to attend medical school at UNC
d. Serving as ambassadors promoting the UNC School of Medicine to others
e. Providing financial support for the UNC School of Medicine (e.g. donations)
f. Networking with other alumni
g. Serving as a preceptor for students
h. Providing leadership by serving on boards, committees, etc.
i. Attending UNC School of Medicine events
j. Nominating outstanding colleagues or classmates for awards or other forms of recognition
k. Participating in the UNC School of Medicine online activities (social media)
18. What are barriers to your participation in alumni activities? (Check all that apply.)
Which of the following best describes your financial support of the UNC School of Medicine?
19. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding the UNC School of Medicine:
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a. The UNC School of Medicine has a well-articulated mission
b. The UNC School of Medicine has engaged alumni volunteers
c. Alumni of the UNC School of Medicine are well informed about the impact of their giving
d. I understand how alumni giving furthers the mission of the UNC School of Medicine
e. I know ways that I can become involved and support my alma mater
f. The current faculty of the UNC School of Medicine is excellent
g. I believe that the UNC School of Medicine uses its donations wisely
20. If you were to donate in the future, which areas would you be most likely to support? (Check all that apply.)
21. Please indicate how much each of the following impacts your overall opinion of the UNC School of Medicine:
Space Cell No impact on my opinionSome impact on my opinionSignificantly impacts my opinionCritically impacts my opinionNo opinion
a. Value/respect for degree
b. Facilities of the School (e.g. medical education building, clinical spaces)
c. Media visibility (e.g. newspaper, magazine articles, viral videos, etc.)
d. History/tradition
e. Accomplishments of alumni
f. School and clinical rankings
g. Accomplishments of faculty
h. Demonstrated commitment to serving health care needs of the State
i. Accomplishments of students
j. Availability of scholarships
k. A diverse and inclusive environment
Please provide the following demographic information:
Your current location:
Thank you for your input. Your time is greatly appreciated.
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