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  • Medical education
  • Applicant selection processes
  • Psychometrics in admissions

Background:

  • McGill University Faculty of Medicine piloted a simulation-based multiple mini-interview (MMI) alongside traditional unstructured interviews for medical school applicants.
  • This study evaluated stakeholder (applicants and evaluators) perceptions of the MMI's feasibility and utility compared to traditional methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare applicant and evaluator opinions on the multiple mini-interview (MMI) versus traditional unstructured interviews.
  • To assess the perceived fairness, utility, and feasibility of the MMI as a medical school selection tool.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involving 100 medical school applicants at McGill University compared MMI and traditional interviews.
  • Applicant and evaluator opinions were gathered via questionnaires with quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics and repeated measures ANOVA, alongside qualitative comment analysis.

Main Results:

  • The MMI was rated significantly higher than traditional interviews for fairness, stress imposition, and measurement effectiveness.
  • Applicants found the MMI competitive, enjoyable, and a preferred interview experience.
  • Evaluators generally agreed with applicants but expressed more caution regarding the MMI.

Conclusions:

  • The multiple mini-interview (MMI) shows promise as a medical school selection tool, favored by both applicants and evaluators.
  • Despite some concerns, the MMI received a favorable response compared to traditional interviews.
  • McGill University's medical school has adopted the MMI based on these positive findings.