Multiple mini-interviews: opinions of candidates and interviewers

Abstract

Both candidates and interviewers agreed that the MMI format was reliable, fair and asked appropriate, easy-to-understand questions. In high-stakes interviews such as for specialty training in Modernising Medical Careers programmes, it is vital that all concerned have confidence in the selection process.

Perceptions and Cost-Analysis of a Multiple Mini-Interview in a Pharmacy School Admissions Process

“…Similar to previous studies from other disciplines, 10,[19][20][21] feedback from stakeholder groups was largely favorable regarding the MMI process, although among the groups, the candidates were the least positive. However, the majority of respondents in all 3 groups perceived the MMI format as an effective approach for evaluating nonacademic qualities for the pharmacy profession, and nearly 3 quarters of all respondents supported the continued use of the MMI format at UCSF instead of standard interviews.…”

An exploration of the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and the Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI)

“…Michener utilized this process to develop stations that assess the following core competencies for students: The MMI has been found to have an overall test generalizability in the rage of 0.65-0.81 (Eva et al 2004), and to significantly predict OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) performance, clerkship performance (Reiter et al 2007), and licensing examination scores for undergraduate and postgraduate students (Eva et al 2009). It has been successfully implemented at a number of other educational institutions and received positively (Brownell et al 2007;Harris and Owen 2007;Humphrey et al 2008;Razack et al 2009). …”

Mini Surgical Simulation, Role Play, and Group and Behavioral Interviews in Resident Selection

“…Inherent problems of traditional interviews are the variability in the interviewers' communication skills, bias, tolerance, and personality. [1][2][3][4][5] Many studies have shown that traditional interviews have poor interrater reliability and perceived gender and cultural bias, with inadequate reliability and questionable validity. [1][2][3][4][5][6] The multiple mini interview (MMI) is a standardized, validated selection process that consists of several stations, each of which assesses different aspects of the applicants; the MMI is used in medical schools in Canada and has spread to other nations.…”

“…[1][2][3][4][5] Many studies have shown that traditional interviews have poor interrater reliability and perceived gender and cultural bias, with inadequate reliability and questionable validity. [1][2][3][4][5][6] The multiple mini interview (MMI) is a standardized, validated selection process that consists of several stations, each of which assesses different aspects of the applicants; the MMI is used in medical schools in Canada and has spread to other nations. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] The behavioral format utilizes questions that relate to past behaviors and performance as a way to identify latent professionalism characteristics, and this approach is predictive of future behavior.…”

“…[1][2][3][4][5][6] The multiple mini interview (MMI) is a standardized, validated selection process that consists of several stations, each of which assesses different aspects of the applicants; the MMI is used in medical schools in Canada and has spread to other nations. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] The behavioral format utilizes questions that relate to past behaviors and performance as a way to identify latent professionalism characteristics, and this approach is predictive of future behavior. 9 To identify desirable attributes in residency applicants (cultural fit, communication skills, teamwork, trainability, and professionalism), we developed a multifaceted interview process.…”