Transition to multiple mini interview (MMI) interviewing for medical school admissions
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Perspect Med Educ (2020) 9:229–235 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40037-020-00605-0
Transition to multiple mini interview (MMI) interviewing for medical school admissions Tessa Langer · Colby Ruiz · Perry Tsai · Ursula Adams · Camilla Powierza · Ammu Vijay · Paul Alvarez · Gary Beck Dallahan · Lisa Rahangdale
Published online: 24 August 2020 © The Author(s) 2020
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, unT. Langer and C. Ruiz should be regarded as joint first authors T. Langer · P. Tsai University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA C. Ruiz · U. Adams · G. Beck Dallahan () · L. Rahangdale () University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA [email protected] L. Rahangdale () [email protected] C. Powierza Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA A. Vijay · P. Alvarez The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
derserved/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. Keywords Admissions · MMI · Multiple mini interview · Interview · Medical school
Introduction The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) recommends a holistic review process in the selection of students to US medical schools. Holistic review refers to “mission-aligned admissions or selection processes that consider a broad range of factors—experiences, attributes, and academic metrics—when reviewing applications” [1]. The selection process consists of prescreening applications by taking into consideration academic metrics, personal statements, letters of recommendation, and an inventory of extracurricular activities. From this pool, applicants are invited for interviews to assess humanistic characteristics that include interpersonal and leadership skills. In order to better assess relational skills, many medical schools have shifted f
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