Master theMultiple Mini Interview
Excel in MMI stations with proven strategies, expert guidance, and comprehensive preparation for all medical and dental school applications.
What is the MMI?
Understanding the format that's transforming medical school interviews across the UK.
The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) is the most widely used interview format for medical and dental school applications across the UK. Unlike traditional panel interviews, MMIs assess candidates across a range of attributes and scenarios in a station-based, timed format.
Typically, applicants rotate through 6 to 10 stations, each lasting 5 to 10 minutes, with a brief interval between stations. Each station tests a distinct core skill or value — such as communication, ethical reasoning, empathy, teamwork, problem-solving, or motivation for medicine.
Station-Based Format
Rotate through multiple stations, each designed to assess specific skills and competencies essential for medical practice.
Why MMI Preparation Matters
MMIs require specific skills and strategies that differ from traditional interviews.
Station-Specific Skills
Each station type requires different approaches and communication styles
Time Management
Learn to structure responses effectively within tight time constraints
Structured Thinking
Master frameworks like SPIKES and the Four Pillars of Medical Ethics
Key MMI Station Types & Expert Tips
Master every type of MMI station with proven strategies and frameworks
Role-Play / Communication Stations
Demonstrate empathy, active listening, and clear communication through realistic scenarios.
These stations require interaction with an actor or assessor to demonstrate empathy, active listening, and clear communication. Scenarios often include breaking bad news, managing difficult patients, or explaining medical information in lay terms.
Top Tip: Use the SPIKES protocol for sensitive conversations:
- ✓Setting up the interview
- ✓Assessing patient Perception
- ✓Seeking an Invitation to share information
- ✓Delivering Knowledge clearly
- ✓Responding to Emotions empathically
- ✓Summarising and discussing Strategy
Ethical Scenarios
Navigate complex ethical dilemmas using structured frameworks and principled reasoning.
Candidates discuss or make decisions regarding ethical dilemmas like patient autonomy, confidentiality, or resource allocation.
Top Tip: Structure answers using the Four Pillars of Medical Ethics:
Consider Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-maleficence, and Justice. Evaluate multiple perspectives before reaching a conclusion.
Motivation & Insight into Medicine
Articulate your passion for medicine and understanding of the profession.
Expect questions like "Why Medicine?" or "What challenges do doctors face today?" These assess your understanding of the career and your commitment.
Top Tip:
Avoid clichés and focus on specific experiences (e.g., work experience, volunteering). Reflect on what you learned and how it shaped your decision.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Demonstrate leadership, delegation, and effective team communication skills.
Some MMIs simulate group tasks or ask you to describe times you worked in a team. You might also have to instruct someone to complete a task or reflect on leadership.
Top Tip:
Emphasise clarity, patience, and delegation. Use the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure personal examples.
Data Interpretation & Problem Solving
Apply analytical thinking to interpret data and solve abstract problems.
You may be given a graph, table, or abstract problem and asked to interpret or explain the findings logically.
Top Tip:
Stay calm and talk through your thinking process. Show structured, analytical reasoning – it's about how you approach the problem, not just getting the right answer.
Personal Statement-Based Questions
Elaborate on experiences and reflections from your personal statement.
You may be asked to elaborate on something you wrote in your personal statement.
Top Tip:
Know your personal statement inside out and be ready to reflect on key experiences with insight and self-awareness.
Get MMI-Ready with Our Mock Interviews & 1-1 Tutoring
Realistic practice is crucial for MMI success. Our tailored preparation services include:
What's Included:
- ✓Bespoke Mock MMIs with real-time expert feedback
- ✓1-to-1 MMI Tutoring personalised to target universities
- ✓Station-Specific Coaching (role-play, ethics, data interpretation, and more)
- ✓Flexible online or in-person sessions to fit your schedule
- ✓Questions generated using our Prometheus question bank
Success Rate
Students who practice MMIs are significantly more likely to receive offers
Whether applying for the first time or reapplying to competitive programmes, expert guidance can boost confidence and performance.
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