By Michelle A. Finkel
MD
Founder, Insider
Medical Admissions
Although the majority
of medical school interview questions are part of a traditional interview day,
an increasing number of medical schools (as well as dental schools) are using
the MMI platform. The MMI (multiple mini interview) is a format that uses
several timed stations to assess applicants' interpersonal skills and judgment.
Sometimes these stations involve actors who have parts in the scenarios. Other
times, the candidateis simply provided with a situation
and must reason aloud and explain how s/he might handle the story line.
A few things to note about MMI medical school interview questions:
1) They are not always medically-related. You may be asked to manage an everyday problem (e.g. a disagreement at the supermarket or on the street).
2) They are not always situational. You need to be prepared for conventional questions too (e.g. what are your three greatest strengths or why do you think we chose to interview you?).
3) Schools are trying to assess whether you can skillfully employ important techniques and demonstrate professionalism. Underlying topics might include your ability to offer effective counseling, your understanding of patient-doctor confidentiality, your ability to diffuse a heated situation, your capacity to admit wrongdoing, etc. It’s critical that you show adeptness with these sometimes awkward or challenging scenarios.
Bottom line:It is important that you practice MMI questions before you go to your medical school interview.Even if you have excellent social skills and real emotional intelligence, there are techniques you should hone to expertly manage the challenging MMI format. Consider working with a professional or someone who has offered MMI sessions in a formal setting (like a former medical school admissions committee member) to learn how to strategically navigate this up-and-coming format.
A few things to note about MMI medical school interview questions:
1) They are not always medically-related. You may be asked to manage an everyday problem (e.g. a disagreement at the supermarket or on the street).
2) They are not always situational. You need to be prepared for conventional questions too (e.g. what are your three greatest strengths or why do you think we chose to interview you?).
3) Schools are trying to assess whether you can skillfully employ important techniques and demonstrate professionalism. Underlying topics might include your ability to offer effective counseling, your understanding of patient-doctor confidentiality, your ability to diffuse a heated situation, your capacity to admit wrongdoing, etc. It’s critical that you show adeptness with these sometimes awkward or challenging scenarios.
Bottom line:It is important that you practice MMI questions before you go to your medical school interview.Even if you have excellent social skills and real emotional intelligence, there are techniques you should hone to expertly manage the challenging MMI format. Consider working with a professional or someone who has offered MMI sessions in a formal setting (like a former medical school admissions committee member) to learn how to strategically navigate this up-and-coming format.
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