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OMB Fast Track Feedback - Postbaccalaureate Training Program Feedback
NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education

OMB Number: 0925-0648
Expiration Date: 31 May 2021
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General Information

1. What is your race identity? (select all that apply)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or Asian American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White or Caucasian

2. What is your ethnicity?
Hispanic or Latino
Not Hispanic or Latino
None of the Above

3. Do you current describe yourself as male, female, or transgender?
Male
Female
Transgender
None of These

4. What is your age?
17

21

25

18

22

26

19

23

>26

20

24

Rather not answer

5. What is your marital status?
Single
Partnered
Married
Separated
Divorced
Widowed
Rather not answer

6. For how many children do you have parenting responsibility?
0
1
2
3
4
5
5+
Rather not answer

7. Were you born a United States citizen?
Yes
No
Rather not answer

8. Is English your first language?
Yes
No
Rather not answer

9. Do you have any disabilities?
Yes
No
Rather not answer
If 'yes', please feel free to explain:

10. What degrees have you been awarded? (select all that apply)
BA
BS
MA
MS
MPH
Other
Rather not answer
If 'other', please specify:

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NIH Campus & Training Information

11. On what NIH campus are you located?
The main campus in Bethesda
Another campus in the Bethesda area
Frederick, MD
Baltimore, MD
Research Triangle Park, NC
Rocky Mountain Laboratories, MT
Phoenix, AZ
Detroit, MI
Framingham, MA

12. How many months have you been a postbac at the NIH?
1-3 months
4-8 months
9-12 months
13-24 months
more than 24 months

13. Did you participate / are you participating in the NIH Academy?
Yes
No

14. Are you / were you supported by the NAEP?
Yes
No

15. Are you/were you an NIH UGSP payback scholar?
yes
no

16. What is your Institute-Center?
CC

NIAAA

NIEHS

CIT

NIAID

NIMH

NCATS

NIAMS

NIMHD

NCCIH

NIBIB

NINDS

NCI

NICHD

NINR

NEI

NIDA

NLM

NHGRI

NIDCD

OD

NHLBI

NIDCR

NIA

NIDDK

If 'Other', please specify in the space provided:

* 17. Do you plan to continue with your current research group for another year?
Yes
No

18. What is your impression of the OITE orientation?
Very helpful
Helpful
Neutral
Relatively Unhelpful
Not at All Helpful

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Next Career Step - Leaving Current Research Group

19. What will your next career step be?
Graduate School
Public Health (MPH, DrPH) Program
Medical School
Osteopathic Medicine Program
MD/PhD Program
MD/MPH Program
Dental School
Pharmacy School
Veterinary School
Nursing School
Other
I hope / plan to move to another NIH research group next year
I don’t know
Rather not answer
If 'other', please specify:

20. If you are going on to graduate or professional school and have decided on what institution/program you
will attend, please share that information in the space provided.

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Next Career Step - Staying in Current Research Group

21. When you leave the NIH, what will your next career step be?
Graduate School
Public Health (MPH, DrPH) Program
Medical School
Osteopathic Medicine Program
MD/PhD Program
MD/MPH Program
Dental School
Pharmacy School
Veterinary School
Other
I don’t know
Rather not answer
If 'other', please specify:

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Daily Supervisor Question

* 22. My daily supervisor is the PI of the research group.
Yes
No

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Relationship with Daily Supervisor

23. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about your main daily supervisor.
Strongly
Agree
I have established a strong rapport with my daily supervisor.
I have regular contact with my daily supervisor.
My daily supervisor knows my strengths and weaknesses.
My daily supervisor and I communicate effectively.
My daily supervisor provides appropriate help and guidance.
My daily supervisor provides clear, helpful feedback.
My daily supervisor has helped me to set and reach research
goals.
I find my daily supervisor approachable.

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly
Not
Disagree Applicable

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Relationship with the PI of Your Research Group

24. Your relationship with the PI of your research group.
Strongly
Agree
I have established a strong rapport with my PI.
I have regular contact with my PI.
My PI knows my strengths and weaknesses.
My PI and I communicate effectively.
My PI provides appropriate help and guidance.
My PI provides clear, helpful feedback.
My PI has helped me to set and reach research goals.
I find my PI approachable.

25. Do you have additional mentors?
(select all that apply)
No additional mentors
Another PI
A staff scientist / A staff clinician
A postdoctoral fellow / A research fellow / A clinical fellow
A graduate student
Another postbac
An Institute-Center Training Director
OITE staff
Other (please specify)

26. How would you rate the quality of your research training?
Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly
Not
Disagree Applicable

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Research Group Environment

27. Indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about your research group environment.
Strongly
Agree
My research group has an open, collegial atmosphere.
I find my work to be varied, interesting, and challenging.
All members of the research group are encouraged to be actively
involved.
Research group members are respectful and supportive of each
other.
I am able to work well with other members of the group.
I feel comfortable expressing my ideas in group meetings.
My PI and research group maintain order and organization.
My work site is safe; NIH safety procedures are followed.
I have enough space, equipment, computers, etc… to work
effectively.
I am encouraged to attend NIH lectures, events, etc…
My workload is reasonable and appropriate to my skill level.
I work reasonable hours and have some flexibility in my schedule.

28. How many hours per week do you work, on average?
<30 hours
30-39 hours
40 hours
41-50 hours
51 - 60 hours
> 60 hours

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly
Not
Disagree Applicable

29. How often do you work weekends and/or holidays?
Never
Once Per Two Months
1-2 Times Per Month
3-4 Times Per Month
5 or More Times Per Month

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Skills and Technical Development

30. Indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about skills and technical development.
Strongly
Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

I understand my project.
I have been taught new skills and techniques in my research
group.
I feel competent in the use of experimental or computational
techniques.
I have been encouraged to develop my own projects/ideas.
I make meaningful contributions to the group’s work.
I understand the projects of the other members of my research
group.
I read current literature in my field on a regular basis.
I have been encouraged to present my work at group and/or
Laboratory/Branch meetings.
I have learned to present posters effectively at meetings.

31. Where have you presented or do you plan to present a poster? (select all that apply)
I have not presented / will not present a poster.
Postbac Poster Day
IC Retreat
Meeting outside NIH
Other

Strongly
Not
Disagree Applicable

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Career Development

32. Indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about your career development.
Strongly
Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

I have been given adequate time to interview for school/job
positions.
My PI (and/or a research group member) has written letters of
recommendation for me.
I have had assistance with the school/job application process.
My PI/mentor has encouraged me to attend career development
workshops.
My PI/mentor has encouraged me to take advantage of the OITE
Career Services Center.
I have been given the opportunity to travel, attend conferences,
etc…
I have been encouraged to take FAES or other courses.
Postbac Poster Day contributed to my career development.
Attending the Graduate & Professional School Fair was helpful to
my career development.

33. Are you or will you be an author on a manuscript?
Yes
No
I don't know

34. Have you taken FAES, Bio Tech, or outside courses?
Yes
No

35. If you have taken FAES, Bio Tech, or outside courses, how were they paid for?
I paid for the courses myself
My PI/mentor or IC paid for the courses

Strongly
Not
Disagree Applicable

36. Were you given adequate time to attend classes?
Yes
No

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Professional Support - OITE

37. Indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about OITE support for your professional
development.
Strongly
Agree
The Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) is helpful.
The OITE website provides helpful information.
OITE-POSTBACS listserv is a useful source of information.
The Postbac Handbook is helpful.
I can find whatever assistance and support I need at the NIH.
The online application system for the Postbac Program is
effective.
The OITE Career Services Center is helpful.
Meeting with OITE staff members has been helpful.
OITE wellness activities are helpful.

* 38. Did you attend an OITE Orientation?
Yes
No

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly
Not
Disagree Applicable

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Did Not Attend an Orientation

39. If you did not attend an OITE orientation, indicate why in the space provided.

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Attended Orientation

40. What is your impression of the OITE orientation?
Very helpful
Helpful
Neutral
Relatively Unhelpful
Not at All Helpful

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Professional Support - IC

41. Answer the following questions regarding your IC with a 'yes' or 'no':
Yes

No

Did you meet with your IC's Training Director and/or someone from the training office?
Have you attended IC-specific training events (retreats, seminars, etc...)?
Have you consulted with your IC's training staff regarding career development information?
Did your IC provide postbac-specific training opportunities?

42. Indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding your IC training office support:
Strongly
Agree
I felt supported by my IC's training office / Office of the Scientific
Director.
The resources my IC's training office provided were helpful.
The process for becoming an NIH postbac in my IC was
straightforward.
I am able to talk with my IC's training office staff regarding lab
conflicts or administrative issues
I am able to talk with my IC's training office staff about career
guidance.

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly
Not
Disagree Applicable

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Professional Support - NIH

43. Indicate your level of agreement with the following statements based on your perception of the
environment at the entire NIH.
Strongly
Agree
I have colleagues at the NIH to whom I can strongly relate.
I generally feel respected at the NIH.
I feel that NIH promotes community.
I feel part of the larger NIH community.
I find the NIH to be a welcoming environment.
I find the NIH to be a family friendly environment.
At the NIH, I have the flexibility I need to both do my job and care
for my personal needs and interests.
I feel physically safe while on my NIH campus.
I know where to find help if I experience harassment or bullying.
I feel the NIH values diversity of opinion.
I feel the NIH is supportive of individuals from all
cultures/countries.

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly
Not
Disagree Applicable

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Question - Problems in Research Group

* 44. Have you had problems in your research group?
Yes
No

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Had Problems in Research Group

45. If you had problems, how did you get help? (select all that apply)
IC Training Office
OITE Staff Members
Office of the Ombudsman
NIH Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Civil
Your PI
Another PI
Other (please specify):

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Question about Switching Mentors

* 46. Did you switch your research group during your Postbac Program?
Yes
No
I wanted to switch, but did/could not

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Yes - Trainee Did Switch Mentors

47. If you did switch your research group, who helped?
(select all that apply)
IC Training Office
OITE Staff Members
Office of the Ombudsman
NIH Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Civil
Your PI
Another PI
Other (please specify):

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Career Path Questions

48. Has being a part of the Postbac Program been a helpful step in your career path?
Yes
No
If 'yes', please explain in the space provided

* 49. Have your career plans changed as a result of participating in the Postbac Program?
Yes
No

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Change in Career Path

50. What was your career plan when you started the Postbac Program?
Graduate School
Public Health (MPH, DrPH) Program
Medical School
Osteopathic Medicine Program
MD/PhD Program
MD/MPH Program
Dental School
Pharmacy School
Veterinary School
Other
Undecided
Rather Not Answer
If "Other", (please specify):

51. What is your current career plan after the Postbac Program?
Graduate School
Public Health (MPH, DrPH) Program
Medical School
Osteopathic Medicine Program
MD/PhD Program
MD/MPH Program
Dental School
Pharmacy School
Veterinary School
Other
Undecided
Rather Not Answer
If "Other", (please specify):

52. What contributed to your change in plans?

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Final Thoughts about the Postbac Program

53. What are your long-term career goals?

54. What are the strengths of the Postbac Program at the NIH?

55. What areas would you like to see improved?

56. Would you recommend the Postbac Program to a friend?
Yes
No
Please explain why you would or would not recommend the Postbac Program to a friend.

57. Would you consider coming back to NIH for another research opportunity?
Yes
No
Please indicate why you would or would not come back to the NIH for another research opportunity.

58. Please share any other comments you think would be helpful.