Survey

• • Students will be approached in the classroom, provided a consent form, and asked to participate in the anonymous survey.
  • As stated on the confidentiality form, confidentiality is guaranteed.
  • There is no foreseen risk to participants.
  • Benefits include active participation in the BMS discourse community. 
  • All safety protocols will be followed under UBC guidelines.

Interviews 

• • Students will be asked if they are willing to participate in a recorded interview, following the survey recruitment.
  • Alumni will be connected via personal contact information (personal connection)
  • If needed, faculty will be contacted through email.
  • All participants will receive a student consent form and are able to withdraw from the study at any point. 
  • All interviewees will remain anonymous. However, due to the size and nature of the program, there is a possibility that some factors could indirectly identify participants
  •  Participants will be connected through email for scheduling purposes 
  • There is no foreseen risk to participants.
  • Benefits include active participation in the BMS community discourse (and maybe a bookmark).
  • All safety protocols will be followed under UBC guidelines.
  • Participants will be notified that the interview will be recorded (audio only) and transcribed.