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Multiple mini interview (MMI) for general practice training selection in Australia: interviewers' motivation.

Annette Burgess1, Chris Roberts2, Premala Sureshkumar3

  • 1Sydney Medical School - Education Office, The University of Sydney, Edward Ford Building A27, Sydney, NSW, Australia. annette.burgess@sydney.edu.au.

BMC Medical Education
|January 27, 2018
PubMed
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Interviewers participate in Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) due to professional duty and a desire to shape the future of general practice. Understanding and enhancing these motivations can improve interviewer engagement and retention.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Health Professions Education
  • Psychology of Motivation

Background:

  • Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) are increasingly used for postgraduate medical and general practice training selection.
  • The Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) program utilizes MMIs within its National Assessment Centre (NAC) framework.
  • Rising applicant numbers and stable interviewer participation raise concerns about recruitment and retention for MMIs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the motivations of interviewers participating in MMIs for national selection.
  • To apply Self-Determination Theory (SDT) to understand interviewer engagement in the MMI process.

Main Methods:

  • A framework analysis was employed to examine qualitative data.
  • Forty interviewers (13% of total) from five National Assessment Centres (NACs) were interviewed.
Keywords:
AdmissionAssessmentGeneral practiceMultiple mini interviewSelectionSpecialty training

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  • Data were collected from interviewers recruited through Regional Training Providers (RTPs).

    • Main Results:

    • Key motivations included a sense of professional duty, desire to contribute expertise, and influence on registrar selection.
    • Interviewers sought opportunities for professional networking with colleagues and trainees.
    • Factors hindering motivation included the high volume of candidates interviewed per day.

    Conclusions:

    • Interviewer motivation is strongly linked to contributing to the general practice profession and enhancing patient care.
    • Recognition of the crucial role of interviewers in selection is vital.
    • Improving MMI administration and leadership can enhance interviewer engagement and retention.