Using Multiple Mini-Interviews for Students’ Admissions in Pakistan: A Pilot Study

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Table 1 Group Comparison and Scores Achieved by Male and Female on Each Station

Stations	Scores Achieved by Males (Mean± Standard Deviation)	Scores Achieved by Females (Mean± Standard Deviation)	F	p-value
1 (admitting fault)	6.431±1.467	6.374±1.338	0.161	0.689
2 (communication)	5.87±1.489	5.99±1.419	0.613	0.434
3 (problem solving)	5.551±1.611	5.785±1.513	2.124	0.146
4 (integrity)	5.93±1.649	5.97±1.606	0.043	0.836
5 (motivation)	6.1±1.797	6.35±1.544	2.076	0.15
6 (teamwork)	5.26±1.685	5.72±1.507	7.757	0.006
7 (ethical decision making)	6.32±1.335	6.61±1.251	4.834	0.029
8 (knowledge existing medical schools)	6.48±1.376	6.9±1.377	8.723	0.003

Table 2 Candidate Feedback to Post-MMI Survey

	Statements for Feedback Assessment	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
1	The MMI process and purpose was clearly explained	196 (51.44%)	175 (45.93%)	9 (2.36%)	1 (0.26%)
2	The day was well organized	231 (60.63%)	142 (37.27%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0%)
3	Compared to traditional interview MMI caused more anxiety/stress	6 (1.19%)	11 (2.88%)	214 (56.16%)	150 (39.37%)
4	Instructions before each station were clear	197 (51.71%)	161 (42.26%)	19 (4.99%)	4 (1.05%)
5	The MMI is a fair process of assessing	161 (42.26%)	191 (50.13%)	25 (6.56%)	4 (1.05%)
6	MMI is better than traditional interviews	199 (52.23%)	171 (46.45%)	11 (2.88%)	0 (0%)
7	MMI should become continuous part of admission selection	159 (41.73%)	216 (56.69%)	6 (1.57%)	0 (0%)
8	The number of MMI stations were sufficient	161 (42.25%)	183 (48.03%)	33 (8.66%)	4 (1.04%)
9	Time for each station was sufficient	115 (30.18%)	219 (57.48%)	40 (10.49%)	7 (1.83%)

Table 3 Assessor Feedback to Post-MMI Survey

	Statements for Feedback	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
1	The MMI process and purpose was clearly explained	34 (45.33%)	39 (52%)	2 (2.67%)	0 (0%)
2	The training for my station was clear and sufficient	38 (50.67%)	33 (44%)	3 (4%)	0 (0%)
3	The evaluation form for applicants was clear and easy to use	40 (53.33%)	35 (46.67%)	0 (0%)	0 (0%)
4	The number of MMI stations was sufficient	23 (30.67%)	46 (61.33%)	6 (8%)	0 (0%)
5	The day was well organized	40 (53.33%)	31 (41.33%)	2 (2.67%)	2 (2.67%)
6	It was possible to determine the candidates attributes in the allotted time	25 (33.33%)	48 (64%)	2 (2.67%)	0 (0%)
7	The instructions given to candidates before your station were clear	28 (37.33%)	47 (62.67%)	3 (4%)	0 (0%)
8	The MMI is a fair process of assessing	28 (37.33%)	40 (53.33%)	7 (9.33%)	0 (0%)
9	MMI is better than traditional interviews	39 (52.0)	32 (42.66)	3(4%)	1(1.33%)