Independent Student Analysis (ISA)

The Independent Student Analysis (ISA) is a vital part of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation process and the medical school’s commitment to continuous quality improvement. The ISA is a student-led survey designed to capture comprehensive feedback on the medical education program, institutional resources, and the overall learning environment from the student body.

A student workgroup is formed annually to lead this process, ensuring broad and inclusive representation. The Medical Student Association Co-Presidents select:

• One student from each graduating class, representing perspectives from all stages of the program.
• One representative from each dual degree program, including:
• The Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) for MD/PhD students.
• The Master’s of Public Health (MPH) program for MD/MPH students.

The workgroup is responsible for designing and distributing the survey, driving participation, analyzing results, and preparing a summary report of findings. While the ISA is conducted every year to support program monitoring and quality improvement efforts, the ISA report is shared with the LCME only during the Self-Study phase as part of the accreditation review.

This process ensures that the ISA authentically reflects student feedback and serves as a powerful tool for driving institutional enhancements and maintaining excellence in medical education.