Class of 2019 MSPE Noteworthy Characteristics Questionnaire

Dear Senior:
Your Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) is a summarized, comparative evaluation of

your academic performance during the years of your medical school education that will be of interest
to program directors who will review your MSPE through the Electronic Residency Application
Service (ERAS) this year. The MSPE requires a Noteworthy Characteristics (NC) section that consists
of three separate statements with two sentences that provide your accomplishments ranging from
contributions to scientific inquiry or community service to overcoming challenges/hardships during
your journey towards becoming a future physician. Please complete this NC questionnaire and return
it to me (lahaney@utmb.edu) no later than 8:00 a.m., Monday, April 30, 2018. It is highly
recommended that you consult with your assigned advisor to help you prepare (or review)
your NC section to help identify your accomplishments that best represent you. Please understand
that it is imperative for you to submit your NC section using this questionnaire to ensure your MSPE is
complete.
The NC section statements will be subjected to edits as deemed necessary by the deans/staff; however,
you will have an opportunity to review the revised versions at the end of May. You will receive a draft
of your entire MSPE to review (for accuracy/corrections only) in September 2018. Please refer to
pages 5 through 20 for NC examples and guidelines. If you have any questions or are unable to input
your statements, please contact me at lahaney@utmb.edu and/or 409-772-6503.
Name: Date:
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Version: March 26, 2018 SOM Office of Student Affairs and Admissions MSPE NC Questionnaire
Noteworthy Characteristics (NC) Section

Please use “√” or “X” to indicate choices.
1. First (original) NC statement:
Is the revised NC statement accepted? If so, please go to next statement. Yes No
Change to original or revised NC statement? Please provide below. Yes No
New Update Correction
Suggested Revision to First NC Statement
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2. Second (original) NC statement:
Is the revised NC statement accepted? If so, please go to next statement. Yes No

Suggested Revision to Second NC Statement
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3. Third (original) NC statement:
Is the revised NC statement accepted? If so, please go to next section. Yes No

Suggested Revision to Third NC Statement
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Noteworthy Characteristics Guidelines for the Class of 2019 MSPEs
The following examples/templates of Noteworthy Characteristics (pages 5 through 10) provide an idea
of the range of achievements that are considered to be noteworthy; however, the list is not
comprehensive. Please provide your own unique experiences and achievements that you feel are
significant for program directors to know about you. Be reminded to stay within the limits of two
sentences for up to three statements, which is the standard set by the AAMC. Refer to pages 12 through
20 for excerpts from the AAMC’s Recommendations for Revising the Medical Student Performance
Evaluation (MSPE) manual, which can be retrieved in entirety from the AAMC website at
https://www.aamc.org/members/gsa/54686/gsa_mspeguide.html (“MSPE Recommendations”). Please
note: The orange colored text in the examples/templates is for the insertion of last name and
suggestions (e.g., time references).
Extracurricular/Community Service
Big Sib/Little Sib

 Mr./Ms. Last Name mentored an incoming medical student through the Big Sib/Little Sib
program, an American Medical Women's Association program during his/her third year of
medical school. As a mentor, he/she ….
Caring Clowns at UTMB
 For ___ years, Mr./Ms. Last Name dressed in costume and visited patients at the UTMB
Children's Hospital to give the medicinal gift of laughter as a participant in the Caring Clowns
at UTMB student organization. As a participant, he/she ….
D'Feet Breast Cancer Marathon
 In 20xx, Mr./Ms. Last Name energetically participated in the local D'Feet Breast Cancer Run
and Walk marathon fundraiser to help support breast cancer awareness and prevention services
for underinsured or underserved women.
Frontera de Salud
 From 20xx to 20xx, Mr./Ms. Last Name helped to provide free medical and healthcare services
to underserved Texas communities as an actively involved participant of mission trips with the
student-run Frontera de Salud organization.
Hands and Feet Medical Missions
 Mr./Ms. Last Name traveled to City, State, and/or country as a volunteer for Hands and Feet
Medical Missions, an organization that provides free medical services and health screenings to
underserved communities in Texas and Lima, Peru.
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Luke Society Medical Mission

 Since 20xx, Mr./Ms. Last Name has volunteered for the Luke Society Medical Mission, a free,
open-air clinic that serves Galveston's homeless on Saturdays. As a volunteer, he/she ….
Que Quiere Decir
 Mr./Ms. Last Name's dedication to developing proficiency in communication with Spanish-
speaking patients inspired his/her enthusiastic participation with Que Quiere Decir, a student
organization that promotes learning medical terminology in the Spanish language.
St. Vincent's Student Clinic
 Since 20xx, Mr./Ms. Last Name has volunteered for St. Vincent's Student Clinic, a free
student-run medical care facility that provides services to underserved Galveston residents. In
acknowledgement of his/her excellent volunteer service, he/she was elected as a student
director to assist with clinic operations and staffing.
Sir William Osler's Name That Book Competition program
 During 20xx, Mr./Ms. Last Name encouraged grade school students to develop independent
study skills and appreciate the joy of reading as an enthusiastic participant of the Sir William
Osler's Name That Book Competition program.
Student Ambassador
 As a student ambassador during 20xx, Mr./Ms. Last Name hosted campus tours and
participated on a student panel that is held for medical school interviewees.
Student Continuity of Practice Experience (SCOPE)
 Mr./Ms. Last Name garnered valuable experience as a voluntary participant in the Student
Continuity of Practice Experience (SCOPE) uncredited course. As a participant in the course
since 20xx or from 20xx to 20xx, he/she primarily serves or served his/her own panel of
patients by … with faculty supervision.
Students Serving Shriners
 Out of his/her joy in working with children, Mr./Ms. Last Name entertained pediatric burn
patients at Shriners Hospitals for Children with arts and crafts projects as a member of Students
Serving Shriners.
Students Together for Service
 Mr./Ms. Last Name served Galveston county communities as a volunteer for various projects
through his/her involvement with the Students Together for Service (STS) non-profit
organization. As a participant of STS, he/she ….
United to Serve
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 During 20xx or 20xx-20xx, Mr./Ms. Last Name helped to improve life for citizens of Galveston
and surrounding communities as a volunteer for United to Serve, an alliance of UT System
volunteers. His/Her service included ….
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Personal Achievements
 Mr./Ms. Last Name's desire to serve others as a medical student and future physician was
inspired by his/her personal experience with growing up in a low socioeconomic background
and medically underserved community. Moreover, he/she is the first member of his/her family
to achieve graduation from college.
 Despite giving birth to her child/son/daughter during her second year of medical school,
Ms. Last Name maintained a good academic standing while successfully completing her
clinical rotations and engaging in research that resulted in a journal publication.
Academic Pursuits
 As a result of his/her enthusiasm for medical advancement, in 20xx, Mr./Ms. Last Name
conducted research on a project titled "Title" in the Department of Department Name with
Faculty First, Last Name, MD and/or, PhD, as faculty advisor. During 20xx, he/she presented a
poster or an oral presentation on the research at the National Student Research Forum, an
annual scientific inquiry event hosted by UTMB at the graduate and medical school level.
 In 20xx, as the participant of a voluntary summer research elective, Mr./Ms. Last Name
completed a project "Titled…" or on the subject of ____ in the Department of Department
Name with Faculty First, Last Name, MD and/or, PhD, as faculty advisor. At the conclusion of
the research, he/she gave a poster presentation on the project at the Medical Student Summer
Research Program at UTMB in 20xx.
 During the summer in 20xx, Mr./Ms. Last Name voluntarily completed the ___ Preclinical
Preceptorship elective at …. While completing the elective, he/she ….
 Mr./Ms. Last Name's interest in medical exploration resulted in his/her participation in two
research projects titled "Title" and "Title" or on the subjects of ____ in the Department(s) of
Department Name with Faculty First, Last Name, MD and/or, PhD, as faculty advisor(s). A
manuscript describing the first/second project has been accepted for publication in the Journal
Name and is currently in press.
 Recognizing the significance of medical inquiry, Mr./Ms. Last Name participated in several
research projects during his/her years in medical school. One project that she conducted in
collaboration with Faculty First, Last Name, MD and/or, PhD in the Department of Department
Name is pending publication and a presentation on the research was given at the Meeting,
Convention, Symposium, or Conference in City, State.
 Mr./Ms. Last Name participated in several research projects during his/her years in medical
school. His/Her most recent research titled "…" or on the subject of ____ has been in
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collaboration with Faculty First, Last Name, MD and/or, PhD in the Department of Department
Name, and the project is expected to conclude in 20xx.
Scholarly Concentrations (a.k.a., Tracks)

*Please only include scholarly concentrations as noteworthy characteristics if you will
complete your enrolled track(s) in entirety by graduation.
Physician Healer Track

 Upon matriculation into medical school, Mr./Ms. Last Name enrolled in the four-year
longitudinal Physician Healer Track that promotes personal resilience and professional
development for future physicians to practice as healers. As a participant of the track, he/she …
and is expected to complete the track upon graduation.
Aerospace Medicine Track
 Mr./Ms. Last Name's interest in aerospace medicine and space medicine research influenced
him/her to enter the Aerospace Medicine Track upon matriculation. As a participant of the
track, he/she … and is expected to complete the track upon graduation.
Bilingual Health Track (HABLE)
 To prepare for interaction with Spanish-speaking patients, Mr./Ms. Last Name has been a
participant of the Practice of Medicine HABLE Program under the Bilingual Healthcare Track
since matriculation. As a participant of the track, he/she … and is expected to complete the
track upon graduation.
or
 To prepare for interaction with Spanish-speaking patients, since matriculation, Mr./Ms. Last
Name has been a participant of the Bilingual Healthcare Track's Problem-Based Learning
HABLE course, a Spanish language intensive program in which students learn course material,
including Spanish medical terminology, through small group discussions. As a participant of
the track, he/she … and is expected to complete the track upon graduation.
Global Health Track
 Mr./Ms. Last Name's concern for the provision of medical and healthcare to underserved
populations worldwide led to his/her enrollment in the UTMB Center for Global Health
Education as a trainee in the Global Health Track. As a participant of the track, he/she … and is
expected to complete the track upon graduation.
Geriatric Track
 In recognition of the growing need for specialized knowledge and proficiency in providing
compassionate care for the older generation, Mr./Ms. Last Name enrolled in the Geriatric Track
four-year training and experience program. As a participant in the track, he/she … and is
expected to complete the track upon graduation.
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Medical Humanities Track

 In recognizing the significance of understanding how humanities plays an integral role in the
successful provision of health and medical care services, Mr./Ms. Last Name enrolled in the
Medical Humanities Track within The Institute for Medical Humanities at UTMB. As a
participant in the track, he/she … and is expected to complete the track upon graduation.
Public Health Track
 Mr./Ms. Last Name's interest in the public aspect of healthcare inspired him/her to enroll and
participate in the Public Health Track upon matriculation into medical school. As a participant
in the track, he/she … and is expected to complete the track upon graduation.
Rural Health Care Track
 Mr./Ms. Last Name's desire to serve the healthcare needs of rural communities inspired him/her
to enroll in the Rural Health Care Track upon matriculation into medical school. As a
participant in the track, he/she … and is expected to complete the track upon graduation.
Translational Research Track
 Recognizing the significance of medical inquiry, Mr./Ms. Last Name enrolled in the
Translational Research Track to engage in integrative research from a patient and population-
based standpoint with benefits to the clinical implementation of medicine. As a participant in
the track, he/she … and is expected to complete the track upon graduation.
Additional Examples of Noteworthy Characteristics
 Recognizing the significance of medical inquiry, Mr. Alexandro participated in several research
experiences, including an investigative study on the effectiveness of sunscreen strengths on
toddlers. The research resulted in an article titled "What Strength Should Sunscreen SPF Be
Applied to Effectively Protect Toddlers" that was published in the November 2016 edition of
the Pediatric Dermatology journal.
 Since matriculation into medical school, Mr. Alexandro has volunteered at the St. Vincent's
Student Clinic, a free student-run medical care facility that provides services to underserved
Galveston residents.
 Mr. Alexandro completed the Family Medicine and Pediatrics Preclinical Preceptorships during
the summer following his first year of medical school. While completing the electives, he
gained invaluable exposure to learning the various diagnoses that are applicable to patients
from a wide range of age groups.
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 Ms. Thompson completed the Internal Medicine Research elective during the summer
following her first year of medical school. As a participant in the Infectious Diseases and
Inflammatory Disorders Training Program, which is sponsored by the National Institute of
Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), she conducted research on the Zika virus and gave a
presentation on the research at the Medical School Summer Research Program Poster Session
at UTMB in June 2015.
 Ms. Thompson energetically ran 5 miles as a participant in the Shrimp Scamper 5K Fun
Run/Walk, an event that memorializes Justin David Hughes, a former UTMB medical student,
and benefits a fund that was established in his honor to support awareness about depression.
During the following year, she ran 5 miles as a participant in the Hot Chocolate 15k/5k
marathon fundraiser that supports the Ronald McDonald House in Dallas, Texas, a residence
for families who travel to obtain medical care for their critically ill or injured children.
 Mr. Montgomery completed the Obstetrics and Gynecology Research elective during the
summer following his first year of medical school. The research he conducted, titled "The
Effectiveness of Triannual Wellness Exams on Early Detections of Cancer," resulted in an
abstract that was published in the Journal of Women's Health in 2016 and was also presented at
the Tenth Annual NIH Interdisciplinary Women's Health Research Symposium in Bethesda,
Maryland during the same year.
 Upon matriculation into medical school, Mr. Montgomery enrolled in the four-year longitudinal
Physician Healer Track that promotes personal resilience and professional development for
future physicians to practice as healers. He is expected to complete the track upon graduation.
 Mr. Montgomery's desire to serve others as a medical student and future physician was inspired
by his personal experience with coming from a low socioeconomic background and medically
underserved community. Moreover, he is the first member of his family to achieve graduation
from college.
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Dear Senior:

Your Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) is a summarized, comparative evaluation of

Noteworthy Characteristics (NC) Section

1. First (original) NC statement:

Is the revised NC statement accepted? If so, please go to next statement. Yes No

Change to original or revised NC statement? Please provide below. Yes No

New Update Correction

Suggested Revision to First NC Statement

2. Second (original) NC statement:

Is the revised NC statement accepted? If so, please go to next statement. Yes No

Change to original or revised NC statement? Please provide below. Yes No

Suggested Revision to Second NC Statement

3. Third (original) NC statement:

Is the revised NC statement accepted? If so, please go to next section. Yes No

Change to original or revised NC statement? Please provide below. Yes No

Suggested Revision to Third NC Statement

Noteworthy Characteristics Guidelines for the Class of 2019 MSPEs

Big Sib/Little Sib

Luke Society Medical Mission

Scholarly Concentrations (a.k.a., Tracks)

Physician Healer Track

Medical Humanities Track

Additional Examples of Noteworthy Characteristics

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