Roger: For incoming M1s, our admissions team provides us with the following demographic information that we use in an attempt to ensure (in parenthesis): 1. Major (include science & non-science majors on each team) 2. Undergraduate Institute ( try to avoid multiple teammates from same institution; minimizes formation of cliques based on previous/ongoing relationships) 3. Significant healthcare-related experience try to spread out former ETs, PAs, others with substantial experiences, not simply shadowing or volunteering [unless meaningful participant in healthcare team]; these individuals can bring unique knowledge sets that may enhance team performance when solving complex clinical problems]) I hope this helps. Rick Sabina On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 12:06 PM, Geiss, Roger <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > We wrestle with ways in which to split up our students into teams. How > do others do this? What sort of surveys (if any) do you use? Thanks. > > > > Roger > > > > Roger W. Geiss, M.D. > > Professor and Chair > > Department of Pathology > > University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria > > 1 Illini Drive > > Box 1649 > > Peoria, Illinois 61656-1649 > > Phone: 309-671-8440 > > Fax: 309-671-8434 > > E-mail: [log in to unmask] > > > > > > *From:* Team-Based Learning [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On > Behalf Of *Layne, Jean L > *Sent:* Thursday, July 24, 2014 10:12 AM > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Subject:* How—and Why—to Split Your Students Into Teams > > > > http://shar.es/L0RcB > > You don’t have to be an acolyte of team-based learning to see the value in > splitting students into groups. Passing out a survey in your first class > session is a good way to get started. > > This message was sent using ShareThis (http://www.sharethis.com) >