WHAT IS IT?
The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) is an assessment format used by both BC and Alberta to gauge various skills from prospective candidates applying into residency programs within the respective provinces.
WHY DO YOU HAVE TO CHALLENGE IT?
Both British Columbia (BC) and Alberta programs employ Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI's) as a means of assessing prospective International Medical Graduate (IMG) candidates during their application process within the respective provinces.
The utilization of MMIs is founded on the idea that individual performance can vary greatly depending on the context. This approach aligns with established educational and evaluation theories, offering distinct advantages to candidates. It allows candidates to recover from a challenging scenario by excelling in another, ensuring a fair opportunity for individuals with diverse backgrounds to showcase their educational and personal qualifications. These candidates have already undergone assessments assessing their clinical knowledge.
The MMI evaluates candidates not only on their clinical knowledge but also on their ability to apply general knowledge to issues relevant to their future practice in the local culture and society. Additionally, effective communication and the ability to articulate and defend personal opinions play a crucial role in the evaluation process. It's important to note that many scenarios presented to candidates do not have definitive right answers; instead, they are asked to take a stance and provide thoughtful reasoning or discuss the issues presented in the scenarios. Interviewers challenge candidates to express their ideas with clarity and rigor.
The utilization of MMIs is founded on the idea that individual performance can vary greatly depending on the context. This approach aligns with established educational and evaluation theories, offering distinct advantages to candidates. It allows candidates to recover from a challenging scenario by excelling in another, ensuring a fair opportunity for individuals with diverse backgrounds to showcase their educational and personal qualifications. These candidates have already undergone assessments assessing their clinical knowledge.
The MMI evaluates candidates not only on their clinical knowledge but also on their ability to apply general knowledge to issues relevant to their future practice in the local culture and society. Additionally, effective communication and the ability to articulate and defend personal opinions play a crucial role in the evaluation process. It's important to note that many scenarios presented to candidates do not have definitive right answers; instead, they are asked to take a stance and provide thoughtful reasoning or discuss the issues presented in the scenarios. Interviewers challenge candidates to express their ideas with clarity and rigor.
WHAT DOES THE TEST LOOK LIKE?
BC - One-day assessment (Multiple Mini Interview) includes a series of structured oral interviews and examinations, during which your skills and past experiences are assessed. At the end of the assessment, a written evaluation is submitted on your behalf to CaRMS. Note that CAP scores obtained in 2019 and after are valid for 3 years. Over the course of the one-day assessment using the MMI format, candidates will participate in a series of structured oral interviews, with each interview assessing their competence relative to one of more of the CanMEDS roles. The CAP provides a transparent and equitable process designed to support UBC residency programs assessment of candidates’ past clinical experience as both a learner and a practitioner, and to evaluate their potential for success in residency training and suitability for working in communities across B.C. Eligible candidates must have passed their MCCQE1 and NAC OSCE prior to applying.
source: https://imgbc.med.ubc.ca/clinical-assessment/
Alberta/AIMG -The MMI is designed to assess personal qualities through the seven CanMEDS competencies, developed by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).The MMI has been modeled on the Objective Structured Clinical Examination that is commonly used by Health Sciences Programs to evaluate student competence. It consists of a series of short carefully timed interview stations in an attempt to draw multiple samples of a candidate’s ability to think on their feet, critically appraise information, effectively communicate their ideas, and demonstrate their insight into unique and complex clinical scenarios. The MMI is offered in Calgary once a year in the Fall.
source: https://www.aimg.ca/assessments/multiple-mini-interviews/
WHAT IS COVERED IN THE WORKSHOP?Staying true to our DNA, our Workshop for MMIs is an all-day Interactive small-group learning experience. Driving a car is not enough, if you don't know how to read and follow the road signs or rules. As such, we will spend time dissecting the essence of what a Situational Judgement Test is before spending the day practicing numerous cases. Registrants will also be provided with additional cases/scenarios to practice with after this 1-Day workshop.
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WHAT MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED?All preparation materials will be provided via email as soft copies 24-48 Hr before the start of the workshop.
WHEN IS THE NEXT SESSION?
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