MULTIPLE MINI INTERVIEWMULTIPLE MINI-INTERVIEW (MMI)( )

D t t f Ph i l ThDepartment of Physical TherapySchool of Medical Rehabilitation

OutlineOutline1 What is the MMI?1. What is the MMI?

2. Why the MMI?y

3. The logistics of the MMI

4. Types of stations

5 Key points5. Key points

6. Practice questionsq

7. Additional information

What is the MMI?What is the MMI?

It i i f i i i t i l tiIt is a series of mini-interviews, lasting

10 min tes each10 minutes each.

Why the MMI?Why the MMI?The MMI evaluates personal characteristicsThe MMI evaluates personal characteristics

(non-cognitive attributes) important for success in the health sciences including:success in the health sciences including:

critical thinkingethical/moral decision making

self-evaluationcommunication

cultural sensitivitycultural sensitivityempathy

Why the MMI?Why the MMI?Thi i t i th d idThis interview method provides an

opportunity for applicants to apply generalopportunity for applicants to apply general

knowledge and personal experiences toknowledge and personal experiences to

issues relevant to the society in which they

live and the health care systems in which

they hope to work.

Why the MMI?Why the MMI?

The MMI gives the candidates a fresh chance to impress with every station.p y

Th MMI id fl ibilit i ti tThe MMI provides flexibility in questions not available in traditional interviews.

R h h h th t it i f i fResearch has shown that it is more fair for the candidates.

Logistics of MMILogistics of MMI• 8 x 10-minute stations (2 simultaneous tracks)• 8 x 10-minute stations (2 simultaneous tracks)

– 2 minutes to read question & 8 minutes to perform

• Signal at 8 and 10 minute marks

• Interviewer in every room

• One global score per candidate per station

T t l d ti 80 i t• Total duration 80 minutes

InterviewersInterviewers• May or may not be physical therapistsy y p y p• May be health care providers, faculty, students

or community membersor community members• Have been given specific instructions on what

they can and can not askthey can and can not ask• Are not aware of your grades or the status of

li tiyour application• Will give you one global score• If you know the interviewer, continue on.

Where does the MMI take place?Where does the MMI take place?

The Clinical Learning Simulation Facility (CLSF) in the basement of the John ( )

Buhler Research Centre, U of M

Designed for clinical learning and therefore you will see model hospital and clinic rooms, medical equipment, technology and possibly mannequins.

A1 A2 A3 B3B2B1

TRACK A A5 B5TRACK B

A8 A4A6A7 B8 B4B6B7

4 types of stations4 types of stations

1. Discussion

2. Acting

3 Collaboration3. Collaboration

4. Written

Discussion StationsDiscussion StationsAn issue will be posted on the station door which

you are to discuss with the interviewer.

Interviewers have been provided with background information on each stationinformation on each station.

Th ill ith i di iThey will engage with you in discussion.

They may or may not ask questions specific to the issue.

Acting StationsActing StationsA scenario will be posted on the station p

door.

Enter the room and engage with the individual in the room as if he/she is the person in the scenario.p

A i t i ill l b i thAn interviewer will also be in the room, evaluating your response.

Collaboration StationsCollaboration StationsInstructions will be posted on the station door.

Proceed into the room and do as the instructionsProceed into the room and do as the instructions indicate.

There will be another individual in the room with h t l t t k ti itwhom you must complete a task or activity.

An interviewer will also be in the room, judging your communication and collaboration skills.

Written StationWritten StationA question will be posted at the station in the q p

hallway. Write a response in the text box on the computerWrite a response in the text box on the computer

provided.You will be evaluated according to the content,

clarity of your response, spelling and grammar.The Internet will have been disabled.A hall monitor will be available to assist you withA hall monitor will be available to assist you with

any technical difficulties.

Key pointsKey points1 R d th ti f ll b f1. Read the question carefully before

entering the room.Copies of the questions will also be provided in the station roomsprovided in the station rooms.

2. Make short notes for yourself if you wish.Clipboards and pencils will be providedClipboards and pencils will be provided.

Key pointsKey points

3. Always answer the question. There is no right or wrong answerright or wrong answer.

4. Speak clearly and articulate your ideas as best as you can based on yourbest as you can, based on your knowledge and life experiences.

Practice MMI questionsPractice MMI questionsPreferential Admission (Societal Health Issues in Preferential Admission (Societal Health Issues in

Canada) Due to the shortage of physical therapists in rural g p y p

communities, it has been suggested that physical therapy programmes preferentially admit students who

illi t it t 2 3 t i dare willing to commit to a 2 or 3 year tenure in an under-serviced area upon graduation.

Consider the broad implications of this policy for health andConsider the broad implications of this policy for health and health care costs. For example, do you think the approach will be effective? At what expense? Discussapproach will be effective? At what expense? Discuss this issue with the interviewer.

Practice MMI questionsPractice MMI questionsClass Size (Critical Thinking)

Universities are commonly faced with the complicated task of balancing

the educational needs of their students and the cost required tothe educational needs of their students and the cost required to

provide learning resources to a large number of individuals. As a

result of this tension there has been much debate regarding theresult of this tension, there has been much debate regarding the

optimal size of classes. One side argues that smaller classes

provide a more educationally effective setting for students whileprovide a more educationally effective setting for students, while

others argue that it makes no difference, so larger classes should be

fused to minimise the number of instructors required.

Discuss your opinion on this issue with the examiner.

Practice MMI questionsPractice MMI questions

Air Travel (Communication Skills) Your company needs both you and a co-Your company needs both you and a co

worker (Sara, a colleague from another branch of the company) to attend a criticalbranch of the company) to attend a critical business meeting in San Diego. You have

Sjust arrived to drive Sara to the airport. Sara (played by an actor) is in the room.Sara (played by an actor) is in the room.

Additional informationAdditional informationAll li t tt di i t i ill bAll applicants attending interviews will be

required to sign a Confidentialityrequired to sign a Confidentiality

Agreement to ensure the security ofAgreement to ensure the security of

interview scenarios and a Audiovisual

recording and release form for quality

management purposes.

2013 MMI Dates2013 MMI DatesThe MMI for 2013 is scheduled for the weekend ofThe MMI for 2013 is scheduled for the weekend of

March 2 and 3.

Letters of offer for an interview will be sent out the b i i f F b i di t l illbeginning of February; an immediate reply will be required.

The exact time, date and location of your interview , ywill be indicated on the letter of offer.

MMI DatesMMI Dates

Applicants offered interviews should note

that, the MMI will be scheduled only once

R h d li dl fper year. Rescheduling, regardless of

the reason cannot be accommodatedthe reason, cannot be accommodated.

Requests for accommodationRequests for accommodationThe Department of Physical Therapy p y py

welcome applications from a diverse range of abilities Please note however that theof abilities. Please note however, that the activities of PT practice are physically challenging See the Essential Skillschallenging. See the Essential Skills Document on our website for more details.

Should you require special accommodation for the MMI , please contact the Chair offor the MMI , please contact the Chair of Admissions for Physical Therapy.

Additional ResourcesAdditional ResourcesFor specific information sessions on theFor specific information sessions on the

MMI, including practice opportunities, please contact Career Services at theplease contact Career Services at the University of Manitoba at

474 University CentreTel: (204) 474-9456 (CST)

Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. http://umanitoba.ca/student/employment

Additional ResourcesAdditional Resources

For an audiovisual orientation to the MMI, please visit the link below.p

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AcknowledgementAcknowledgement

We gratefully acknowledge the work of the

Michael G DeGroote School of MedicineMichael G. DeGroote School of Medicine

at McMaster University for theat McMaster University for the

development, evaluation and on-going p , g g

enhancements of the Multiple Mini-

Interview.

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OutlineOutline1 What is the MMI?1. What is the MMI?

2. Why the change to the MMI?y g

3. The logistics of the MMI

4. Types of stations

5 Key points5. Key points

6. Practice questionsq

7. Additional information