MMI Prep...Where to start?

[malmed1025]

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Does anyone have any resources they found useful in preparing for their first MMI? I am not a "wing it" type of person, and have no idea what to even expect. Thanks!!!

 

[82Scout]

I liked the MMI prep videos by course grinder. Personally there is not much to practice, just don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions and ensure you understand the prompt. Also a big one for me is don't be wishy washy, some prompts require you to make a decision and you should use facts and critical thinking to come to that and be firm in your position.

 

[Goro]

Does anyone have any resources they found useful in preparing for their first MMI? I am not a "wing it" type of person, and have no idea what to even expect. Thanks!!!

Here’s some great advice:

Crayola227's interview tips

HomeSkool's Guide to Multiple Mini Interviews

 

[kingdomheart]

I liked the MMI prep videos by course grinder. Personally there is not much to practice, just don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions and ensure you understand the prompt. Also a big one for me is don't be wishy washy, some prompts require you to make a decision and you should use facts and critical thinking to come to that and be firm in your position.

Just to add onto this, there are still many ethical scenarios with grey areas. So it is also important to not take a strong stance in these issues and be considerate of both sides. I agree with using course grinder, there are 16 videos each roughly 15 minutes on how to handle difficult ethical scenarios. Also schools can still ask traditional questions in MMIs, like why our school or why our curriculum, so be prepare for traditional questions as well. I wouldnt be surprised if you got asked about things like your strenghts/weaknesses, or what qualities you think a physician should possess etc.

Also be yourself, speak clearly and relax!

 

[82Scout]

Just to add onto this, there are still many ethical scenarios with grey areas. So it is also important to not take a strong stance in these issues and be considerate of both sides. I agree with using course grinder, there are 16 videos each roughly 15 minutes on how to handle difficult ethical scenarios. Also schools can still ask traditional questions in MMIs, like why our school or why our curriculum, so be prepare for traditional questions as well. I wouldnt be surprised if you got asked about things like your strenghts/weaknesses, or what qualities you think a physician should possess etc.

Also be yourself, speak clearly and relax!

You can be considerate of both sides and still have a stance imo. Some questions require you to have an actual answer too, and there won't be a middle ground. You don't want to come off as being spineless or unable to make a difficult decision. As long as you gather information, critically think, and make decisions based on facts I don't see you going wrong. It depends what you define as grey areas, but it's rather unlikely these extremely controversial questions come up in a MMI since most interviewers have a strict prompt and follow up questions to ask.

agree with the rest be yourself and study the school

 

[kingdomheart]

You can be considerate of both sides and still have a stance imo. Some questions require you to have an actual answer too, and there won't be a middle ground. You don't want to come off as being spineless or unable to make a difficult decision. As long as you gather information, critically think, and make decisions based on facts I don't see you going wrong. It depends what you define as grey areas, but it's rather unlikely these extremely controversial questions come up in a MMI since most interviewers have a strict prompt and follow up questions to ask.

agree with the rest be yourself and study the school

I do agree, just basing it off some scenarios. I realized I said "many", where I should have said "few". Yea, I dont see them asking difficult ethical cases. I know one of my friends got drilled at an MMI but these are more rare Im assuming.

 

[deleted853480]

Mcmaster's Multiple Mini Interview

supposedly, previous MMI questions are on the net.... i've been looking (but to no avail).... anyone have any tips?

forums.studentdoctor.net

 

[Jungkookie]

Adding on to the links others have posted, this post helped me a lot!! The Definitive Guide to MMI Prep

definitely don't wing it! I find MMIs more fun than traditional 🙂 but you still need to prepare and know what kinds of questions to expect!