Multiple Mini Interview (MMI): Winning Strategies From Admissions Faculty

by Samir Desai

Please note that there is a new edition of this book now available on Amazon. If you are having difficulty finding it, just enter the new edition's ISBN # which is 9781937978112 into the Amazon Search Engine.The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) has become the preferred interview format at many health professions programs and medical schools. Applicants seeking admission to these schools face considerable anxiety preparing for these interviews because of a lack of resources available for guidance. Our detailed advice, based on evidence from research in the field and perspectives of admissions faculty, will provide you with the insiders' perspective. Inside-How can you best prepare for the MMI? What is required to deliver a winning interview performance?The MMI was developed to measure specific non-cognitive qualities that schools have deemed important. What are these qualities, and how can students emphasize them during interviews?Which behaviors, attitudes, and answers are prized by interviewers?In one study, 10% of interviewees rated the MMI as worse than the traditional interview. What were their concerns?At one school, 12% of interviewed candidates received a "Do Not Recommend" rating each year. What are the behaviors and attitudes that lead schools to reject applicants?What is "assessor fatigue," and how can it affect your MMI score?Your interview score will depend heavily on your communication skills. What are the common communication problems encountered during the MMI?How can you use the limited time that you have at each station to deliver memorable and impressive responses that stand out?Includes sample answers to MMI questions and advice to help you avoid common mistakesUtilizing a unique combination of evidence-based advice and an insiders' perspective, this book will help you achieve your ultimate goal. MEDICAL SCHOOL

Genres: Medicine, Medical, Nonfiction, School

391 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 22, 2016

Reviews

[Donald · Rating 3 out of 5]

Waited until after my MMI medical school interview to write review. There's some decent advice about interviewing in general in regards to feedback on the sample answers. However most of this book is pretty redundant and the last couple sections are really only there to try to sell other books. It took me until after I actually participated in an MMI interview to understand that you really can't prepare for it. Just be an empathetic person and speak to what you know.

[Dan Xia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book offers a lot of good advice and information about MMIs in general. While some of the information is common sense, I did find it helpful to guide my interview practice. I'll find out if it bears any fruit this upcoming medical application cycle.

[Benjamin Chiang · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid advice on how to conquer the MMI. I particularly enjoyed the sample questions and the sample answers after the advice section.

[Thomas Ituarte · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of self-evident things. But good to quell anxiety.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Shea Hohle]

Man… I read this whole book just for NONE of my interview questions to be anything like the ones they talked about. Still useful though I guess (?)