Instructions:  UAAO Chapters nationwide are trying to gather information about the student body's perceptions and interests regarding OMM and Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) and our medical education.  Please take a few moments to answer the following questions.  We greatly appreciate your time and honesty!
 
 
1.  I am currently in  my _______ year.
    (1)  OMS I
    (2)  OMS II
    (3)  OMS III
    (4)  OMS IV
    (5)  PGYI
    (6)  PGY2
    (7)  PGY3
    (8) Other
 
2.  I chose to attend an Osteopathic Medical School because I am interested in Osteopathic philosophy.
    (1)  strongly disagree
    (2)  disagree
    (3)  no opinion
    (4)  agree
    (5)  strongly agree

3.  The curricular classes in my first and second years integrate(d) Osteopathic philosophy into their lectures and resources where appropriate (e.g. structural lesions that may accompany common diseases).
    (1)  strongly disagree
    (2)  disagree
    (3)  no opinion
    (4)  agree
    (5)  strongly agree

4.  My preceptor(s) in pre-rotational and shadowing experiences utilized OMM _______.
    (1)  never
    (2)  rarely
    (3)  sometimes
    (4)  frequently
    (5)  exclusively


5.  The following percentage of my preceptors at rotation sites utilized OMM:  (OMS III and higher only)
    (1)  0 – 20 %
    (2)  21 – 40 %
    (3)  41 – 60 %
    (4)  61 – 80 %
    (5)  81 – 100 %
 

6.   I am interested in utilizing OMM at my preceptorship/rotation.

      (1)  strongly disagree
   (2)  disagree
   (3)  no opinion
   (4)  agree
   (5)  strongly agree

7.  I am interested in practicing OMM in a clinical setting outside my preceptorship/ rotation (ex: health fairs, student volunteer clinics).

      (1)  strongly disagree

      (2)  disagree

      (3)  no opinion

      (4)  agree

      (5)  strongly agree

8.  I have a clear understanding about when to use OMM in a clinical setting and can explain the anatomical and physiological reasons why the techniques will be beneficial.

      (1)  strongly disagree

      (2)  disagree

      (3)  no opinion

      (4)  agree

      (5)  strongly agree

9.  I would like to see more availability of neuromusculoskeletal medicine (NMM) and/or osteopathic manual medicine (OMM) postgraduate training programs, including family medicine and +1 programs.

      (1)  strongly disagree

      (2)  disagree

      (3)  no opinion

      (4)  agree

      (5)  strongly agree

10.  I am personally interested in (or am currently) pursuing a fellowship or residency whose training includes Osteopathic principles and practice.

      (1)  strongly disagree

      (2)  disagree

      (3)  no opinion

      (4)  agree

      (5)  strongly agree

11.  I plan to use (or currently use) OMM in my clinical practice _______.

      (1)  never

      (2)  rarely

      (3)  sometimes

      (4)  frequently

      (5)  exclusively

 12.  I feel that my clinical experiences with DOs to date in my medical training have been sufficiently osteopathic in focus.

      (1)  strongly disagree

      (2)  disagree

      (3)  no opinion

      (4)  agree

      (5)  strongly agree

13.  What is the name of your medical college?

PLEASE NOTE: Questions 14 & 15 are OPTIONAL.  If you choose to respond, this data will be reported separately from the rest of the survey.

14.  If you would like to be quoted directly in publication, please include your name.  [RESPONSE OPTIONAL]

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15.  Please share any comments, suggestions, or concerns below. [RESPONSE OPTIONAL]

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