MS4 Class Information: April 16, 2026

In this issue:

  • Final Reminder: Due Friday – Registration for the Physician’s Oath & Hooding Ceremony
  • AAMC Grad Questionnaire Update: Week #6

Final Reminder: Due Friday – Registration for the Physician’s Oath & Hooding Ceremony 

The Physician’s Oath and Hooding Ceremony is the acknowledgment by the School of Medicine of the completion of your medical training. At the ceremony, you will be invested with your doctoral hood and recite the Physician’s Oath. Attendance at the UWSOM Physician’s Oath & Hooding Ceremony is optional. All graduates (including those who are not planning to attend) must complete the registration form so that staff can plan accordingly. Please complete the following form before 12pm PT on Friday, April 17: Registration Form 


AAMC Grad Questionnaire Update: Week #6 

Graph depicting response rates to the AAMC Grad questionnaire by region: Wyoming (67%), Montana (63%), Alaska (61%), Spokane (53%), Idaho (51%), and Seattle (31%)

Thank you to the 135 of you who have helped raise our response rate to 48% this week (national: 61%)! UWSOM’s goal remains 80% this year, and the survey will stay open through early June. This survey, designed for all graduating medical students, provides national benchmarks in areas such as curriculum, student services, and the learning environment. Your feedback directly shapes how we improve the UWSOM medical education program for future students. 

Your personalized survey link was sent from gq@aamc.org on March 1, with the most recent follow-up reminder on April 1. Please look for the subject line, “Your link to the 2026 AAMC Medical School Graduation Questionnaire (GQ),” or search your inbox for an email from gq@aamc.org. 

For further incentive: By filling out the survey, you could win up to $50 for your participation!  


This link will take you to past information for MS4s.

Have a great week!