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St Andrew’s uses the multiple mini interview (MMI) format for entry into their MBBS programme. It usually has six stations, each lasting six minutes with at least one station involving role-play. At the interview, you will be expected to demonstrate that you:
For the 2024 cycle, interviews will be held both online using Microsoft Teams and in-person in St Andrews. Applicants who are overseas will be invited to attend an online interview, and all other applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview.
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General/Personal Statement Station – These may be questions relating to your work experience which demonstrate how you have prepared yourself for entering a medical career. They will be keen to know what you have gained from work experience in a medical or ‘caring’ environment, or from some other environment that you feel has been relevant in preparing you for a career in medicine. Recent questions have included the following:
Ethical Dilemmas – These may be incorporated into other stations such as the role-play or communication stations. Ensure that you integrate the four pillars of medical ethics. For example:
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Role-Play Scenarios – One of the key attribute assessors are looking for in this station is empathy. For advice on how to maximise your performance in this station refer to the BlackStone Tutors 6 Stages of MMI Role Play in the MMI Question Bank. Examples of scenarios may include:
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Motivation and Insight into Medicine – This includes both awareness of the course that St Andrews offer as well as the day-to-day job of being a doctor. The panel will expect the candidate to have a general understanding of the course, in particular, the way in which the Medical programme is delivered and to be able to verbalise its advantages and limitations. You need to show that you understand what a career in medicine entails, for example, the advantages and disadvantages of being a doctor, and having a realistic view of a typical daily routine.
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Communication Station – Communication skills are essential to the practice of almost all aspects of medicine. For tips and advice on how to show effective communication refer to the 7 Stages of MMI Communication Stations. This station could include activities such as:
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Case Article/Review Station – Read an article or case study and answer the questions. For example:
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