Medical School Interviews

There are four types of medical school interviews, which vary by school:

1. Open file (previously viewed application materials)
2. Close file (application materials not viewed)
3. Group
4. Speed interview (a.k.a., MMI – Multiple Mini Interviews)

• Like speed dating - 10 short 8-minute interviews
• The idea is to be able to talk for about 8 minutes about one subject, while demonstrating a clear thought process and communication style and being ethical.

Also, interviews are sometimes with a student interviewer, sometimes with faculty.

For a medical school mock interview: vary open-ended and closed questions.

Consider controversial questions (would you perform abortion?) The "why" is more important than the yes or no.

Printable Medical School Interview Handout

Online Resource for a traditional Interview - http://www.studentdoc.com/medical-school-interview.html

Sample MMI:  http://profithr.com/images/stories/products/sample-interview/engage.html

MMI Style Discussion - http://multipleminiinterview.com/mmi-questions/