Transition to multiple mini interview (MMI) interviewing for medical school admissions

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Abstract

Introduction: The multiple mini interview (MMI) has been incorporated into the holistic review process in the selection of students to US medical schools. The MMI has been used to evaluate interpersonal and intrapersonal attributes which are deemed as necessary for future physicians. We hypothesized that there would be little difference in overall MMI evaluation data compared with traditional interview ratings. Methods: The University of North Carolina School of Medicine developed an interview process that included a traditional interview and MMI format during the 2019 admissions cycle. Evaluation data along with key demographic variables for 608 MD program applicants were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical analyses. Results: The MMI format slightly favored female over male applicants (p = 0.002) but did not select for or against applicants based on age, race/ethnicity, underserved/rural area upbringing, or indicators of disadvantage. Out of 608 applicants, 356 (59%) completed a post-interview survey in which the experience was positively rated. Discussion: Based on our experience, the use of a hybrid model of traditional interviews complemented with MMI stations provided greater details in the assessment of medical school applicants while obtaining equivalent data and acceptability amongst applicants.

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Langer, T., Ruiz, C., Tsai, P., Adams, U., Powierza, C., Vijay, A., … Rahangdale, L. (2020). Transition to multiple mini interview (MMI) interviewing for medical school admissions. Perspectives on Medical Education, 9(4), 229–235. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40037-020-00605-0

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