Exploring First in Family to College Medical Students' Experiences with Noncurricular Activity Participation through an Anti-Deficit Lens: A Qualitative Study

We are seeking to interview fourth year UW medical students who are the first in their family to graduate college (FiF) about their noncurricular activities (encompassing anything outside of the curriculum, including research, volunteering, employment, caring for family, and more). Our goal is to better understand the activities FiF students participate in, how they make decisions regarding the use of their time, and how they see different activities as contributing to their professional development. 

As a participant, you would offer a ≤1-hour interview in person or over a video call. Participants will receive a $50 gift card to compensate for their time.

 If you are interested in participating in this study, please fill out this form. We will reach out soon to schedule a time for your interview!

This study was reviewed by the UW Institutional Review Board and deemed “Not Human Research” status. It has received funding from an institutional grant offered by the UW Center for Learning and Innovation in Medical Education. Please reach out to Alexander Garrett (alexgarr@uw.edu) with any questions.