Matriculating Student Questionnaire (MSQ)

The 2026 MSQ is open! If you were accepted to an MD program in the U.S. in 2026 and have not yet received your MSQ link, email [email protected].

The AAMC administers the Matriculating Student Questionnaire (MSQ) annually to all first-year medical students. The Web-based questionnaire asks first-year medical students to share their thoughts on a variety of topics, such as:

• Pre-medical experiences
• Medical school selection processes
• Future career interests
• Educational debts and financing

Student responses to the MSQ are analyzed and then reported, in aggregate, to each participating medical school. This feedback helps medical schools fine-tune their educational programs to fit the needs of their students.

AAMC Student Surveys Advisory Committee

The AAMC Student Surveys Advisory Committee (SSAC) works with stakeholders to provide effective and timely program evaluation tools for the improvement of medical education. The SSAC is led by Geoffrey H. Young, PhD, Senior Director, Transforming Health Care Workforce.

For Medical School Staff

MSPS enables designated medical school staff to view their school-level MSQ reports. Sign in to MSPS

Related Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

For answers to frequently asked questions about the AAMC Matriculating Student Questionnaire, visit the FAQ.

All Schools Summary Reports

All Schools Summary Reports present national data from the MSQ, combining student responses from all participating medical schools into a single report. Download reports below.