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Please only answer this survey if you are at least 18 years old or above. This research survey is expected to take approximately 10 minutes. Your participation is voluntary and you can stop the survey at any time. Your answers are anonymous will be kept completely confidential. By completing this survey, you will have implied your consent. If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail the Principal Investigator, Kristian Olson, at krolson@mgh.harvard.edu. Thank you for your participation!
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Demographic Data
What is your gender?
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Female
Male
Non-binary
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What is your age?
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18-25
26-30
31-35
36-40
41-45
46-50
51-55
56-60
61-65
65+
Which of the following best describes you? (Select all that apply.)
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Asian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native American or Alaskan Native
White or Caucasian
A race/ethnicity not listed here
Prefer not to answer
What is your nationality?
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What is your current country of residence?
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USA
India
Uganda
Other
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Are you an employee of the Massachusetts General Brigham health system?
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Yes
No
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What is your professional background? (check all that apply)
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Innovator/Entrepreneur
Doctor (MD or DO)
Doctor (PhD)
Scientist
Nurse (LPN, RN, NP)
Community Health Worker
Public Health
Engineer
Information, Communication & Technology Specialist
Business
Design
Student
Other
In what sector is your primary employment?
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Government/Public sector
Private sector
Non-profit
Student
Other
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Healthcare Innovation Experience
1) Have you ever participated in a healthcare innovation event, either in-person or online?
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Yes
No
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2) Did anyone encourage you to participate?
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Yes
No
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2a) Did you participate in a MGH Springboard Studio or CAMTech event or competition?
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Yes
No
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2b) Whether hosted by CAMTech, Springboard Studio, or another organization, which of the following programs or events have you attended or participated in (select all that apply):
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WeSolve Design Sprint
Hack-a-thon
Entrepreneur Bootcamp
Challenge Summit
Accelerator
iSolve Award / Innovation Award
Co-Creation Lab
Incubator
Other
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2c) At MGH Springboard Studio, CAMTech or other healthcare innovation events, how was your experience?
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Very intimidating
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Very welcoming
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1 is Very intimidating, 5 is Very welcoming
2d) Based on your answer above, what did you find welcoming/intimidating?
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2e) If you have not participated in a healthcare innovation event, why not? (select all that apply):
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No opportunity to attend
Intimidating
Costs
Time Commitment
Not interested
Do not feel I could contribute meaningfully
Do not think there is value in attending
Other
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The following statements seek your opinion on healthcare innovation events.
3) I feel comfortable attending healthcare innovation events.
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Strongly disagree
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2
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Strongly Agree
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1 is Strongly disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
4) In my opinion, women are equally represented in healthcare innovation as innovators/entrepreneurs compared to men.
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Strongly disagree
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2
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Strongly Agree
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1 is Strongly disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
5) In my opinion, healthcare innovation programs or events (hack-a-thons, solution sprints, accelerators, start-ups, companies, etc.) are equally welcoming to both men and women.
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Strongly disagree
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2
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Strongly Agree
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1 is Strongly disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
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Perceptions of Gender Inequities in Healthcare Innovation
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: The following questions are seeking your observations and opinions on similarities and differences in experiences and opportunities between men and women **entering into** healthcare innovation.
6) In my opinion, women have equal mentorship opportunities as men enabling them to **enter into** healthcare innovation as an innovator/entrepreneur.
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Strongly disagree
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2
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Strongly agree
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1 is Strongly disagree, 5 is Strongly agree
7) In my opinion, women have equal funding opportunities as men enabling them to **enter into** healthcare innovation as an innovator/entrepreneur.
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Strongly disagree
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2
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Strongly agree
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1 is Strongly disagree, 5 is Strongly agree
8) In my opinion, women have equal networking opportunities as men enabling them to **enter into** healthcare innovation as an innovator/entrepreneur.
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Strongly disagree
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Strongly agree
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1 is Strongly disagree, 5 is Strongly agree
9) In my opinion, women have equal educational opportunities as men enabling them to **enter into** healthcare innovation as an innovator/entrepreneur.
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Strongly disagree
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2
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Strongly agree
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1 is Strongly disagree, 5 is Strongly agree
10) In my opinion, women have equal leadership opportunities as men enabling them to **enter into** healthcare innovation as an innovator/entrepreneur.
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Strongly disagree
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Strongly agree
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1 is Strongly disagree, 5 is Strongly agree
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: The following questions are seeking your observations and opinions on similarities and differences in the resources available to women versus men in order to be **successful and remain** in healthcare innovation.
11) In my opinion, women have the same mentorship opportunities as men to be **successful and remain** an innovator/entrepreneur in healthcare innovation.
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Strongly disagree
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2
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Strongly agree
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1 is Strongly disagree, 5 is Strongly agree
12) In my opinion, women have the same funding opportunities as men to be **successful and remain** an innovator/entrepreneur in healthcare innovation.
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Strongly disagree
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2
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Strongly agree
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1 is Strongly disagree, 5 is Strongly agree
13) In my opinion, women have the same networking opportunities as men to be **successful and remain** an innovator/entrepreneur in healthcare innovation.
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Strongly disagree
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2
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Strongly agree
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1 is Strongly disagree, 5 is Strongly agree
14) In my opinion, women have the same educational opportunities as men to be **successful and remain** an innovator/entrepreneur in healthcare innovation.
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Strongly disagree
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Strongly agree
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1 is Strongly disagree, 5 is Strongly agree
15) In my opinion, women have the same leadership opportunities as men to be **successful and remain** an innovator/entrepreneur in healthcare innovation.
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Strongly disagree
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2
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Strongly agree
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1 is Strongly disagree, 5 is Strongly agree
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Challenges and Interventions
The MGH Springboard Studio wants to design programs to increase women’s participation and success in healthcare innovation, and we’re looking for your input to inform programming. For the next four questions, please be as specific as possible. Submit your responses to be entered to win one of three $50 USD prizes!
16) In your opinion, why may women be underrepresented in healthcare innovation? Please provide as many reasons as possible in the space provided.
17) What challenges do women face to **enter** healthcare innovation? Please provide as many challenges as you wish.
18) What challenges do women face to **succeed and remain** in healthcare innovation? Please provide as many challenges as you wish.
19) How can the MGH Springboard Studio and our partners increase the number of women who are able to enter and succeed in healthcare innovation (e.g., through types of programs we could offer, mentorship, education, networking, funding opportunities, knowledge, connections, other)?
20) Is there anything else you’d like to tell us?
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