Introduction of the multiple mini interview into the admissions process at the University of Calgary: acceptability and feasibility

Abstract

The MMI was introduced into the medical admissions process at the University of Calgary (UofC) in 2006. This report outlines the steps which were involved in its development and our evaluation of the process. The MMI allowed us to interview applicants in one weekend, with fewer interviewers and less time required per interviewer compared to our previous interview process. Most importantly, more than 90% of both the applicants and interviewers found the process to be very acceptable. This process allowed us to ensure that the interview process focused on the non-cognitive traits we are looking for in the students we admit to the UofC.

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[1]  Had all of the interviewers been able to participate in a full day MMI then only 77 interviewers would have been needed.

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Notes on contributors

K. Brownell

KEITH BROWNELL is Professor of Clinical Neurosciences & Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary. He is a former chair of the Admissions Committee.

J. Lockyer

JOCELYN LOCKYER is Associate Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary. She is the current chair of the Admissions Committee.

T. Collin

TERRI COLLIN is an Assistant Professor & Director of Education in the Department of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. At the time the study was done she was a Research Associate in Medical Education in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary.

J.-F. Lemay

JEAN-FRANÇOIS Lemay is Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary. He is also Director of Admissions for the Faculty of Medicine.