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July 26, 2018

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The Multiple Mini (MMI) Interview: 4 Simple Strategies to Get Accepted

How to ace the MMI 4 Simple Strategies

Since the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format can be difficult to prepare for, this post will give you four specific strategies for success to help you with the different stations: traditional interview questions, ethical questions, collaborative activities, and fake scenarios with actors.

Strategy #1: Before the Interview – Review your AMCAS application

To prepare for the traditional interview questions, reviewing your AMCAS application can help you remember all of the activities you have been involved in so that when you are asked a question about team work or meaningful clinical or volunteer experiences, you will be able to quickly recall the activities that would work best as examples. It’s easy for an interviewer to see if an applicant has not recently reviewed her AMCAS application or resume because she often uses the same job over and over again or forgets to represent the full range of her life experiences.

Strategy #2: During the interview – Think out loud

Remember that this interview format is all about thinking on your feet. When you are given a challenging situation, talk through it, whether it is an ethical question, a team activity, or a fake scenario with an actor. Consider all possible options and solutions. Brainstorm. It takes time to come up with good ideas so don’t hesitate to throw out as many ideas as you can before you find the one that will work best for the situation at hand.

Strategy #3: During the interview – Ask questions

Get curious. Often the best way to resolve an issue or to find a solution is to collect enough information to make an informed decision. Phrase your questions thoughtfully so that you will get the information that you need in the shortest amount of time possible. This strategy can be used for multiple stations. Often, finding out what the other person’s main objective or goal may be can provide a shortcut to a happy resolution and an amazing answer.

Strategy #4: During the interview – Share your life experiences

Empathy is defined by our ability to understand and feel what others are going through. Some of the most difficult stations at the MMI may involve actors who are expressing strong emotions – anger, grief, and fear. Rather than being overwhelmed by these emotions, sometimes giving in to them – empathizing – can be the best strategy. Sharing a story about a similar experience that you have had can help to calm a person down more quickly than dispensing advice. Think of a time when you have been in distress. What were the things that other people did to help you manage the situation?

Rather than viewing the other applicants interviewing with you as competitors, see them as your future classmates. You may have a lot to laugh about in the fall, if you survive the MMI experience together. While you can expect a challenging interview experience, with highs and lows, focus on doing your best. Hopefully the strategies above will make it easier for you to accomplish this goal and to earn an acceptance! You can also explore Accepted’s catalog of Medical School Interview Services to find out how an admissions expert can help you prep for – and then ace! – your interview.

For in-depth advice about how to ace your multiple mini interviews, register for our webinar, 12 Tips for Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Success! 

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Alicia McNease Nimonkar admissions expertAlicia McNease Nimonkar worked for 5 years as the Student Advisor & Director at the UC Davis School of Medicine's postbac program where she both evaluated applications and advised students applying successfully to med school and other health professional programs. She has served Accepted's clients since 2012 with roughly a 90% success rate. She has a Master of Arts in Composition and Rhetoric as well as Literature. Want Alicia to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch!

 

Related Resources:

• The Ultimate Guide to Medical School Interview Success, a free guide
• How Can Introverts (And Anyone Else) Do Well on the MMI?
• An Overview of Your Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Day

Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / Medical School Interview, Multiple Mini Interview

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