ISA Survey at a Glance
Survey Opening Date for MS2, MS3 and MS4: August 1, 2025
Survey Opening Date for MS1: August 15, 2025
Survey Close Date: October 31, 2025
Date of Drawing for prizes: November 4, 2025
Contact for personal survey link: ISATeam@uthscsa.edu
Independent Student Analysis (ISA)
The ISA survey is led by students per the requirements of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) which is the accrediting body for medical education programs leading to the MD degree in the United States and Canada. The Long School of Medicine is accredited by the LCME, and we are dedicated to maintaining standards of excellence in medical education. This student-led survey is designed to capture comprehensive feedback on the medical education program, institutional resources, and the learning environment by surveying medical students. In support of the medical education program, a resources page is dedicated to providing easy access to medical student resources. Please visit the medical student resources page to learn more.
Why is the ISA survey important?
The Long School of Medicine is dedicated to delivering quality medical education in an environment that provides resources to support the academic journey. The ISA survey offers medical students an opportunity to share feedback on various aspects of medical education. This survey is a required component of LCME accreditation for medical education programs.
LCME Accreditation
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) is the accrediting authority for medical education programs that award the MD degree in the United States and Canada. It is jointly sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the American Medical Association (AMA). The LCME ensures that medical education programs adhere to established standards of quality and promote continuous improvement.
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We want to hear from you!
This is a special opportunity for you to participate in our accreditation and support our continuous pursuit for greater heights in academic excellence!
The class with highest completion of the survey will win free professional headshots. All survey participants have a chance to win a gift card. Two winners per class year.
Drawing will take place on November 4, 2025. Winners will be notified by email.
Can't find your survey? Email us at ISATeam@uthscsa.eduMeet Your ISA Survey Team
Survey Creation
Ruby Viera Corral
Ruby is an MS2 (Class of 2027) and serves as the Survey Creation Committee Chair to build the ISA survey according to LCME requirements. She also serves as the AAMC OSR Representative and VP of Student Development for her class. Her clinical interests include endocrinology, obesity medicine, and diabetes care. Ruby aspires to pursue a career as an endocrinologist and lead clinical trials related to metabolism.
Administrative Liaison
Arman Satari
Arman is an MS4 and serves as the Administrative Liaison for the ISA survey team. His goal is to coordinate ISA efforts with school administration to help the team administer an effective survey that can be taken by the majority of the student body. Arman is currently taking a year for advocacy and research efforts with a focus on nationwide projects for improving the medical student experience. By creating a platform for students at different institutions to help each other, he hopes to strengthen student advocacy efforts across the country.
Correspondence
Katie McBee
Katie is a member of the MD Class of 2027 and serves as the Correspondence Liaison for the ISA survey team. In this role, she facilitates communication between students and the survey team. Katie coordinates the collection and organization of student feedback, manages correspondence with survey participants, and helps maintain transparent communication channels between the student body and LCME representatives. Her work supports the medical school's continuous improvement efforts by ensuring comprehensive student input reaches the appropriate committees and stakeholders involved in medical education assessment and accreditation review.
Data Analysis and Report Development
Zawge Daniel
Zawge is an MD student and serves as the AAMC OSR Representative and Vice President of Student Development for the Class of 2028. He is a member of the LCME Independent Student Analysis (ISA) Team, where he contributes to the management of report development and data analysis. In this role, he hopes to help improve the enrichment and overall academic and professional environment for medical students.
Data Analysis and Report Development
Leslie Omeire
Leslie is a 4th-year MD/MPH student on the 5-year dual-degree track, graduating in 2027. She serves on the LCME Independent Student Analysis task force, working with the team to analyze survey data and develop a comprehensive report on student experiences in medical education. As the AAMC OSR Class of 2026 Representative and VP of Student Development on the Medical Student Council, Leslie’s efforts are devoted to amplifying student voices and focusing on feedback and evaluation of their time at LSOM. Her interests in policy and advocacy drive her commitment to improving the lived experience of medical education for all students.
Data Analysis and Report Development
Nhat Pham
Nhat is a 2nd year student in the LSOM Class of 2027. He serves as a member of the Data Analysis and Report Development Committee. In this capacity, Nhat contributes to the design and implementation of data collection methodologies, assists in statistical analysis of survey results and academic indicators, and supports the creation of detailed reports for LCME accreditation purposes. His work involves synthesizing complex datasets into actionable insights that inform curriculum improvements and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
Data Analysis and Report Development
Aadil Rehan
Aadil is a MD/PhD student in his preclinical training with the class of 2028. He works with the team to process and analyze the data gathered by the ISA. His clinical interests include pediatric medicine, nephrology, and cardiology, and his research interests include molecular neuroscience and cancer biology. Aadil aims to become a physician-scientist and to continue to perform research while maintaining an active career as a practicing doctor.