How long does it take to prepare for MMI?

between 8 to 10 weeks
The timing is different for everyone. Most of our successful students take anywhere between 8 to 10 weeks to prepare for the MMI. In fact, on average our students improve their MMI scores by 27% after 8-10 weeks of practice. Some require more time, some require less time.

How can I pass MMI?

How Can I Stand Out At My MMI Interview?

  1. Be confident.
  2. Ask if you need clarification, rather than trying to answer a question you haven’t fully understood.
  3. Listen carefully to the question.
  4. Be sensitive and compassionate.
  5. Don’t second-guess the answer.
  6. Don’t be tempted to prepare answers in advance.

Are MMI interviews hard?

The MMI is a little more intense than regular interviews, but once you learn what it’s about, you should prefer it to the old fashioned traditional interview.

How do you prepare for an MMI?

Set up a timed circuit of 6-8 mock MMI questions using a wall/corridor. Two minutes to read the question, and then face away from the question and use 6-8 minutes to respond. Work with a partner to role play different scenarios as well as talk about current health care issues.

How are MMI interviews scored?

Each station is graded on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being the best possible score. Applicants are given an aggregate interview score at the end of the MMI based on their performance in each individual station. If there is time, applicants may find themselves engaged in small talk with the interviewers.

Do you need to prepare for MMI interview?

Preparing for a medical MMI interview is a two-part process. MMI interview questions should be utilized first as discussion points. Only once you have a clear understanding of what you would like to communicate in response to a given scenario should you attempt to practice under timed conditions.

How do you answer MMI questions?

A step-by-step guide to the multiple mini interview (MMI):

  1. Synthesize, Don’t Summarize.
  2. Clarify Context.
  3. Weigh both sides.
  4. Examine the best possible outcomes.
  5. Name the Ethical Tension.
  6. Take the Opportunity for Empathy.
  7. Answer the Question.
  8. Include Appropriate Caveats.