Research participants needed for inclusive classroom study

This 15-minute survey and/or a 60-minute virtual interview with the researcher will assess underrepresented minority (URM) students' academic self-efficacy. It will also seek to understand URM students' perceptions of the classroom environments in which they learn. This survey is part of a research study conducted by Aurora University doctoral candidate Kiantra Loza under the direction of Faith Agostinone, Ed.D.

This survey aims to give voice to the underrepresented medical student body and highlight their experiences in the medical education classroom. The hope is to generate conversations that lead to a more equitable academic medicine experience for future URM medical students.

Participation Criteria

1. Current self-identifying URM medical school students from the following ethnic groups:

1. 1. Black or African American
   2. Hispanic or Latinx
   3. American Indian or Alaska Native
   4. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

1. Self-identifying URM medical student that has completed their M1 year.
2. URM medical student that is currently enrolled at an LCME-accredited medical school in the United States.

Please note the following points related to this research study.

1. Your participation is completely anonymous.
2. Your participation is voluntary.
3. You can exit the survey at any time without penalty.
4. Your research responses will be stored in a password-protected electronic format. None of your contact information will be recorded. Your responses will remain confidential.

Participate in the survey. To schedule an interview with the researcher, please email kloza01@aurora.edu.

You can contact the student investigator for further information by email at kloza01@aurora.edu. You may also contact Faith Agostinone at fwilson@aurora.edu if you have any questions or concerns regarding the study.