The University of Sydney uses the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format to assess applicants’ personal and professional attributes. The MMI is completed either in person for domestic students or via Skype for international students. It consists of five, seven-minute-long stations with a two minute turn-around time between each. Each station offers a different authentic scenario that tests specific characteristics listed below. The entire interview lasts approximately 45 minutes.
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Skype Interviews:
At the commencement of the interview, the first interviewer will appear on the screen. This is your chance to say hello! Once the bell rings, you will be sent the first scenario via instant message on Skype. Read the first sentence of the scenario aloud to the interviewer.
Interviews generally take place in July and August, although exact dates may vary.
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General/Personal Statement Station
This station explores evidence of your sense of caring, empathy and sensitivity as well as your depth and breadth of interests (achievements in specific fields). It also examines your relevant work experience, values and outside interests. Questions at this station may include:
Communication Stations
Communication skills may be tested at a number of different stations as well as having a dedicated station. Review BlackStone Tutor’s ‘The 7 Stages of MMI Communication Station’ to learn how to manage communication stations effectively. Examples of Communication Stations can be found in the Online MMI Question Bank.
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Science/Medicine-Based Questions
Motivation and insight into medicine
This station examines your motivation for studying medicine and an understanding of the nature of medicine. Questions at this station may include:
Ethical ScenariosÂ
Ethical scenarios may vary in their circumstances and background information; however centre to all ethical dilemmas is the need to offer multiple sides to each argument.
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