Multiple mini-interview

Multiple mini-interview (MMI) is a type of interview used by an increasing number of medical schools. It was developed with the aim of reducing the bias inherent in traditional interviews, and to develop a more reliable and valid approach to the assessment of applicants' non-cognitive qualities such as empathy, integrity, and communication skills.

Overview

The MMI typically consists of a series of short, structured interview stations used to assess non-cognitive qualities including cultural sensitivity, maturity, teamwork, empathy, reliability and communication skills. Prior to the start of each mini interview rotation, candidates receive a question/scenario and have a short period of time to prepare an answer. Upon entering the interview room, the candidate has a brief exchange with an interviewer/assessor, who scores the candidate on a standardized scale.

History

The MMI was first developed at McMaster University in Canada in the early 2000s. The developers of the MMI sought to create a more reliable and valid approach to the assessment of non-cognitive qualities in the medical school admission process.

Advantages

The MMI is claimed to have several advantages over traditional interviews. It is less likely to be influenced by a single interviewer’s biases, and more likely to withstand legal challenge. It also allows for the assessment of a range of non-cognitive qualities, and can be adapted to suit the needs of individual medical schools.

Criticisms

Despite its advantages, the MMI has been criticized for being expensive and time-consuming to administer. It has also been suggested that it may favor extroverted candidates, and that it may not accurately predict performance in medical school.

See also

• Medical school
• Medical education
• Medical school in Canada
• Medical school in the United States

References

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