Badge Recognition
The Social Mission Metrics Badge recognizes health professions education programs that have committed to social mission by taking the Social Mission Metrics Self-Assessment.
Our updated self-assessment in 2024, sent to US-based medical schools, will provide participating schools the opportunity to obtain unique badges. These badges are testament to school commitment to social mission.
Once schools complete their full self-assessment, they will be eligible to purchase their badge for a small fee. School leadership can contact us at metrics@socialmission.org for more information.
Inaugural Supporters
In the Spring of 2024, we were preparing for our new launch of updated Social Mission Self-Assessment that began with medical schools in the summer of 2024. To kickstart this update, we invited social mission committed programs to join our Inaugural Supporter Program based on prior engagement with the self-assessment and participation in our alliance. The schools previous scores on the self-assessment were not considered as a factor for invitation.
We thank all schools with a badge for their continued commitment to social mission.
Inaugural Supporters
FAQ
Do badges represent a school’s social mission score?
No, the badges do not represent a school’s score on the Social Mission Metrics Self-Assessment. To encourage honesty in responses, scores on the self-assessment are kept confidential and are only shared with a school’s leadership. A badge outwardly demonstrates that an institution is committed to continually working toward improving their social mission.
What types of schools are eligible?
Currently, our Self-Assessment is open to all US-based medical schools. All medical schools that fill out the self-assessment will be eligible for a badge.
PA, dental, and nursing schools in the United States will have the potential to earn a Social Mission Metrics Initiative badge in the near future.
Why does my school not have a badge?
As of the start of 2024, select institutions were invited to be an Inaugural Supporter of this badge based on their taking a past version of the survey. Not having a badge does not necessarily indicate an institution has not participated in the survey, as over 300 programs have participated between our national survey, multiple testing rounds, and recent Associate Degree Nursing distribution.
How does my school get a badge?
If you are a Dean at a medical, dental, or nursing education institution and wish to learn how your school can acquire a badge, email metrics@socialmission.org with the subject line “Badge Recognition,” or fill out our form below.
