Mastering Medical Interviews: A Comprehensive Guide to Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs)

By Dr. Thanthullu Vasu, renowned author and medical expert

Over the past two decades, medical interviews have undergone a significant transformation. The introduction of Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) has revolutionized the assessment strategy for entrance to medical schools. This innovative approach involves 6-10 stations of independent assessments, conducted in a timed circuit, where a single examiner evaluates a specific skill among candidates.

The Evolution of Medical Interviews

The traditional method of assessing a candidate’s knowledge and skills has been replaced by a more holistic approach. MMIs focus on evaluating a candidate’s soft skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and professional attitudes, in addition to their knowledge, skills, and motivation towards pursuing a medical career.

As Aristotle once said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Therefore, it’s essential for candidates to repeatedly practice and hone their skills to succeed in medical MMI interviews.

A Comprehensive Guide to Succeeding in MMIs

This book provides an extensive range of opportunities to practice various stations, accompanied by a framework of answers to guide candidates. The stations include assessments on:

• Communication skills
• Medical ethics
• Recent medical facts
• Role-playing with an empathetic approach
• Data interpretation and calculations
• Scenario-based situations
• Personal character, motivation, and judgment

This book is an invaluable resource for candidates preparing for medical university entrance exams, including those in the United Kingdom via UCAS, the United States via AMCAS, Canada, Australia, and many other countries via their respective admission pathways.

About the Author

Dr. Thanthullu Vasu is a seasoned author, having published four medical books, alongside numerous chapters and articles in leading international journals. He has founded, organized, and directed many teaching courses, which have received excellent feedback. Dr. Vasu regularly organizes national MMI courses for candidates applying to medical schools, with a consistent track record of producing successful outcomes.

The contributors to this book are team members from the RISE Foundation Leicestershire, a charity dedicated to supporting various causes. All contributors have extensive experience as examiners in many interviews and courses. The royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to the RISE Foundation Leicestershire, supporting their noble endeavors.

Thank you for choosing this book, and we wish you immense success in your medical interviews and future career!