The MMI consists of approximately 12-15 different stations, most of which are around 5 minutes long. Previously there has also been an additional 20-minute station which involves group work and assesses the candidate’s suitability for Lancaster Medical Schools’ problem-based learning curriculum.
Interviewers include members of the University’s staff, NHS clinicians, local GPs, patients, public representatives, and medical students.
Candidates are assessed on their:
- Work experience
- Suitability for medicine
- Motivation for medicine
- Teamwork skills
- Suitability for problem-based learning curriculum
- Communication skills