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[Greek_Olives]

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Hello everyone,

I got into 3 med schools last year that had interviews in the MMI format. Here are three important tips:

1. Use personal examples where you can since that's what is going to make you stand out.

5. Be structured in your responses and don't ramble.

6. Sound human, not robotic. This comes with not over-practicing and not memorizing your answers. Just be yourself and show what and who you care about in your responses.

 

[Reader88]

Hello everyone,

I got into 3 med schools last year that had interviews in the MMI format. Here are three important tips:

1. Use personal examples where you can since that's what is going to make you stand out.

5. Be structured in your responses and don't ramble.

6. Sound human, not robotic. This comes with not over-practicing and not memorizing your answers. Just be yourself and show what and who you care about in your responses.


Message me if you're interested in mock MMI sessions.

This is helpful, thank you! Regarding the first tip about personal examples, do you mean if you’re given an ethical hypothetical scenario, relate it back to a scenario you’ve faced?

 

[21Rush12]

This is helpful, thank you! Regarding the first tip about personal examples, do you mean if you’re given an ethical hypothetical scenario, relate it back to a scenario you’ve faced?

Direct experience and perspective helps; promoting yourself and coming off humblebragging is a quick way to tank the station though, so beware.

 

[Greek_Olives]

@Reader88 Yeah if you have faced similar situations - then definitely talk about them. For instance (just as an example): Scenario states that your group member is consistently late to a meeting, what would you do? If you have worked in groups before and have managed conflicts, it'd be great to bring it up strategically. Saying something like "From having experience working in group projects, I think the biggest lesson I have learned is that communication is very important." While answering the question, you can bring up mini lessons or stories from your own experience. Of course don't ramble. Max 4 lines from personal example are great additions.

 

[Isoval]

Cross your fingers and pray that you get cut-off by the timer when you get asked a hard question

 

[Greek_Olives]

@21Rush12 by using personal examples, I didn't mean promoting yourself. Of course, don't say "I am the president of this program and I have achieved this and that. People view me as their role model. I am the best" But if applicable, say something like "Being a president of this club came with many challenges." Highlight the challenges and your problem solving skills if the prompt is about that etc...

 

[ekmf27050]

Agree x2 with no rambling. They always have follow up questions, so plan your first answer during prep time, get it out concisely, and stop talking.

 

[21Rush12]

@21Rush12 by using personal examples, I didn't mean promoting yourself. Of course, don't say "I am the president of this program and I have achieved this and that. People view me as their role model. I am the best" But if applicable, say something like "Being a president of this club came with many challenges." Highlight the challenges and your problem solving skills if the prompt is about that etc...

Certainly! I only added my comment because what may be evident to you or I isn’t evident to everyone when they interview. Some people when interviewing feel the need to bring every question back to one of their perceived strengths and it’s not a good look.