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A cost efficiency comparison between the multiple mini-interview and traditional admissions interviews.

Jack M Rosenfeld1, Harold I Reiter, Kien Trinh

  • 1Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.

Advances in Health Sciences Education : Theory and Practice
|September 30, 2006
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The Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) process is more reliable and predictive than traditional interviews. While MMI requires more preparation, it ultimately uses fewer person-hours, making it a cost-effective admissions strategy.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Admissions Processes

Background:

  • Admissions interviews are a significant financial and human resource expense for professional training programs.
  • Traditional panel interviews are common but may lack reliability and predictive power.
  • The Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) utilizes the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) model for admissions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) compared to traditional panel-based interviews.
  • To analyze the resource implications of MMI, including material generation, human resources, and infrastructure.
  • To provide a framework for understanding the logistical and budgetary considerations of implementing MMI.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of MMI and traditional panel interviews.

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  • Assessment of costs related to interview material creation.
  • Evaluation of human resource utilization (interviewers, support staff) and infrastructure needs.

    • Main Results:

    • The MMI process demonstrates higher reliability and better predictive validity than traditional panel interviews.
    • MMI requires more extensive preparation and a greater number of rooms.
    • Despite initial setup costs, MMI leads to a reduction in overall person-hours required.

    Conclusions:

    • The Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) offers advantages in reliability and predictive power over traditional interviews.
    • While MMI has higher upfront logistical demands, its efficiency in terms of person-hours can offset these costs.
    • The study provides a framework to guide institutions in assessing the cost-effectiveness and logistical requirements of MMI implementation.