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A Machine Learning Approach to Design an Efficient Selective Screening of Mild Cognitive Impairment
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Published on: January 11, 2020

Predictive validity of the multiple mini-interview for selecting medical trainees.

Kevin W Eva1, Harold I Reiter, Kien Trinh

  • 1Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. evakw@mcmaster.ca

Medical Education
|August 8, 2009
PubMed
Summary

The multiple mini-interview (MMI) selection process demonstrates validity in predicting clinical skills examination performance. Cognitive and non-cognitive qualities appear less distinct as medical training progresses.

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A Machine Learning Approach to Design an Efficient Selective Screening of Mild Cognitive Impairment
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A Machine Learning Approach to Design an Efficient Selective Screening of Mild Cognitive Impairment

Published on: January 11, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Assessment and Evaluation

Background:

  • The multiple mini-interview (MMI) is a selection tool used in medical education.
  • Its validity and the stability of candidate performance require further investigation.
  • The relationship between cognitive and non-cognitive qualities in assessments needs clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate the multiple mini-interview (MMI) selection process by comparing MMI scores with national clinical skills examination results.
  • To assess the stability of candidate performance across MMI administrations.
  • To explore the independence of cognitive and non-cognitive qualities throughout medical training.

Main Methods:

  • Predictive validity was examined by matching MMI data with licensing examination data for undergraduate and postgraduate samples.
  • Reliability coefficients were generated to assess the stability of candidate performance.
  • Correlations between cognitive and non-cognitive measures were analyzed at different training stages.

Main Results:

  • The median reliability of the MMI was 0.73 with 12 stations and one examiner per station.
  • A significant correlation (r = 0.43 and r = 0.35) was found between MMI performance and licensing examination outcomes.
  • The correlation between cognitive and non-cognitive assessments increased with training duration.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides further evidence for the validity of the MMI in admissions decisions.
  • Findings challenge trait-based models for capturing performance.
  • The distinction between cognitive and non-cognitive qualities is context-dependent on the scope of practice.