Shaking hands at each MMI station?

[Iatro]

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Is it appropiate to shake the interviewers hand at every MMI station? I have my first MMI coming up next year, at my regular interviews, I shake hands (obv). But wouldn't it be awkward to shake hands with the actor at an acting station?

Also, generally how many ppl are there at each MMI station. Is it only a single person seach time?

 

[MedPR]

Is it appropiate to shake the interviewers hand at every MMI station? I have my first MMI coming up next year, at my regular interviews, I shake hands (obv). But wouldn't it be awkward to shake hands with the actor at an acting station?

Also, generally how many ppl are there at each MMI station. Is it only a single person seach time?

Don't you shake people's hand when you meet them somewhere? Shaking their hand could just be part of the acting.

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[ShenanigansMD]

There's not always an actor. Usually some dude gives you a prompt and you discuss it with him, so shaking hands is still important.

But shaking hands with the actor might throw you off depending on the situation. There might be an observer to shake hands with, but I would jump into the scenario and then shake hands when time is up.

This should also be the least of your worries.

 

[Arbor Vitae]

Is it appropiate to shake the interviewers hand at every MMI station? I have my first MMI coming up next year, at my regular interviews, I shake hands (obv). But wouldn't it be awkward to shake hands with the actor at an acting station?

Also, generally how many ppl are there at each MMI station. Is it only a single person seach time?

You should shake hands and introduce yourself. In my experience, the interviewer will sort of be ready and waiting and they will most likely make the initiative as you walk in the door. At one MMI, this happened at all the stations, except for the last one, at which I was expecting the interviewer to introduce themself first, so at the last station we both just sort of stood there awkwardly for a few seconds waiting for each other to take the initiative. It was kind of funny, but it went really well because we both started laughing and she realized what happened.

 

[weezynation]

I introduced myself to all of my interviewers. For stations with role-playing, I did not shake the actor's hand before, but I shook their hand after. Just thought it would be polite to not ignore them since they weren't in "acting mode" anymore.

 

[Bangersandmash]

If the actor is pretending to be a double upper limb amputee, I probably wouldn't initiate a handshake.

 

[dsoz]

I also thanked each person and shook their hands at the end of the time. Especially the acting stations.

I also found out how to send a thank you note to my interviewers at OHSU. It is something I neglected to do at UA Phoenix... Maybe it is one reason I was put on hold in Arizona and accepted in Oregon. It is always a good idea to at least send a thank you email, and if there was a longer interview a hand written card is more appropriate.

dsoz

 

[Arbor Vitae]

If the actor is pretending to be a double upper limb amputee, I probably wouldn't initiate a handshake.

What about a stub bump? I've heard those are in.

 

[Bangersandmash]

What about a stub bump? I've heard those are in.

Would that be fist to nub or elbow to nub?

 

[Belle Melodie]

Wait.. im confused ( and a newbie to all of this), When does this (MMI) occur? During med school? If so.. shouldn't this be in another location?

Please enlighten me. Thanks.

 

[Fivo]

Wait.. im confused ( and a newbie to all of this), When does this (MMI) occur? During med school? If so.. shouldn't this be in another location?

Please enlighten me. Thanks.

MMI stands for Multiple Mini Interviews. It's an alternative style of interviewing. Instead of a 1 on 1 interview for 30 minutes to an hour, you will go to stations and meet multiple "interviewers" for 7-10 minutes each. I personally don't like it.

 

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[IncognitoGuy]

It's similar to MMA and happens during med school where faculty pits the top 10 students together in a no holds barred battle royale and the sole victor emerges earning highest honors.

I shook hands at my MMI stations, including the acting one. We both knew when the time was up that the jig was up, so I tossed a quick "Thanks for your time," plus shake at them.

 

[yellowfish]

I also thanked each person and shook their hands at the end of the time. Especially the acting stations.

I also found out how to send a thank you note to my interviewers at OHSU. It is something I neglected to do at UA Phoenix... Maybe it is one reason I was put on hold in Arizona and accepted in Oregon. It is always a good idea to at least send a thank you email, and if there was a longer interview a hand written card is more appropriate.

dsoz

Don't fuel neuroticism... sending thank you emails/notes isn't in the least bit necessary at most schools

OP: Yes, shake hands

 

[WorldChanger36]

To shake or not to shake that is the question...

Shake if possible, if not move on and continue with MMI.

 

[Fivo]

And on the topic of handshakes:

A pet peeve of mine is guys who don't have firm handshakes. Something about a guy shaking my hand softer and with a lighter grip than my grandma, really rustles my jimmies. If you don't have a firm handshake, you should definitely practice on it. Of course don't get into a squeezing match with your interviewer, but please make sure it's firm and doesn't resemble a limp noodle

/endrant

 

[Bangersandmash]

And on the topic of handshakes:

A pet peeve of mine is guys who don't have firm handshakes. Something about a guy shaking my hand softer and with a lighter grip than my grandma, really rustles my jimmies. If you don't have a firm handshake, you should definitely practice on it. Of course don't get into a squeezing match with your interviewer, but please make sure it's firm and doesn't resemble a limp noodle

/endrant

When I go to shake hands, just before I clasp the other party's outstretched hand, I tuck my thumb into my palm so that they grab a club-like hand. It always unnerves them and then I have the upper hand in confidence for the rest of the time.

 

[sinombre]

What about a stub bump? I've heard those are in.

They're in, but potentially controversial. Chest bumps, however, are always awesome.

While we're on the topic of shaking: in the wise words of someone I don't remember, "if you shake it more than three times, you're playing with it."

 

[Frazier]

When I go to shake hands, just before I clasp the other party's outstretched hand, I tuck my thumb into my palm so that they grab a club-like hand. It always unnerves them and then I have the upper hand in confidence for the rest of the time.

I don't know if you're joking or not (I'm sure more unorthodox tactics have been employed before), but reading this description made me literally lol.