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Does the sequence of rotations in Multiple Mini Interview stations influence the candidates' performance?
1a Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine , Dongguk University , Goyang , South Korea.
Medical Education Online
|June 19, 2018
Summary
The sequence of stations in Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) does not impact candidate performance. Medical school admissions using MMI are fair, regardless of initial station difficulty or rotation order.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Admissions Processes
- Psychometric Assessment
Background:
- Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) are used in medical school admissions.
- Candidate performance may be influenced by the order and perceived difficulty of initial interview stations.
- Understanding potential biases in MMI is crucial for fair admissions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if the sequence of MMI stations affects candidate performance.
- To determine if perceived difficulty of the first station influences overall MMI scores.
- To assess the fairness of the MMI process concerning station rotation order.
Main Methods:
- A 32-item questionnaire assessed candidate perceptions of MMI difficulty and nervousness.
- Candidate interview scores were collected and analyzed.
- Scores were compared across different MMI station rotation sequences.
Main Results:
- Candidates reported nervousness at the first station, irrespective of its identity.
- Perceptions of first station difficulty did not significantly influence overall performance.
- No significant differences in performance were found based on station sequence or perceived difficulty.
- Total MMI scores were consistent across different rotation orders.
Conclusions:
- The MMI process is fair and equitable for medical school admissions.
- The order of MMI stations does not disadvantage candidates.
- Perceived difficulty of the initial station does not skew overall MMI results.
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