How do you prepare for an MMI?
How Can I Prepare For My MMI Interview?
- Use your work experience.
- Know what it takes to be a good doctor.
- Practice giving eight-minute presentations in response to common MMI interview questions.
- Make sure you understand key ethical concepts relating to medicine, like the four pillars and patient confidentiality.
Is MMI difficult?
You may feel more stressed about the MMI process because you need to impress many different evaluators in a day. You may also feel uncomfortable because MMI interviews are fast-paced or because they feel more like a test than a traditional interview setting where you can have a conversation with an evaluator.
How do I prepare for MMI Sdn?
If one of your upcoming interview days features an MMI, consider these five tips as you prepare for your multiple mini interview experience.
- Practice seeing both sides of an issue.
- Don’t be afraid to take a side in your MMI response.
- Practice clear communication in team settings.
Is MMI like Casper?
WHAT IS CASPER? The Computer-based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics is an online test developed by McMaster’s Medical School, the same group that created the multiple mini interview (MMI). Think of the CASPer as an MMI-style test that you can take from the (dis)comfort of your own home.
Do I need to prepare for MMI?
Having said this, MMI medical interviews are not difficult to prepare with sufficient practice and professional guidance. Unlike the GAMSAT, the breadth of content is very limited.
How long should I prepare for MMI?
between 8 to 10 weeks
Most of our successful students take anywhere between 8 to 10 weeks to prepare for the MMI. In fact, on average our students improve their MMI scores by 27% after 8-10 weeks of practice. Some require more time, some require less time.
How long should CASPer responses be?
5 minutes
Casper is an approximately 90-minute test that comprises 12 sections, 8 of which are video-based and 4 of which are word-based scenarios (similar to what you will encounter during a multiple mini interview [MMI]). Each scenario is followed by three questions that you have 5 minutes to respond to.
Can you use Notes for CASPer?
You are allowed to take notes during the CASPer on a blank piece of paper with a pencil. You are also permitted a hard copy dictionary. You cannot use pre-written notes. Although you are allowed to take notes, you are only allotted 5 minutes to answer each section, so taking notes could hinder your answer.
Do you introduce yourself in an MMI?
Moreover, if there’s something that’s not clicking in your mind while reading it or you have a followup question, you can ask for clarification. So when you walk into the room, introduce yourself. Tell them that before you start the scenario, ask for clarification on a specific part.
How do I increase my CASPer score?
Tips to Master CASPer®
- Gain an understanding of CASPer® Read available information concerning CASPer®.
- Set yourself apart.
- Develop your understanding of healthcare-related issues.
- Minimize potential technical glitches.
- Practice your typing.
- Don’t Cheat.
- Think before you write.
- Keep an eye on your clock.