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The University of Leicester uses the multiple mini interview format to make its selection. There are eight stations which assess the following:
Thus the MMI is designed to assess the attributes outlined in GMC guidance for medical students and doctors.Â
Learn the best interview strategies and practice with past interview questions & model answers.
​General/Personal Statement Station: This station will involve typical interview questions regarding the attributes you possess such as your ability to work as a member of a team, your ability to take responsibility for your actions, honesty and be self-reflective. Questions may include:
Motivation and Insight into Medicine:Â This station will not only examine your motivation to study medicine but also your genuine interest in the medical profession and medical based topics. It may lead to questions along the lines of:
Observation Task (Video Consultation):Â This station involves watching a video recording of a consultation and commenting on what you have observed. It is essential that you offer a balanced appraisal and attempt to find both positive things as well as areas that require improvement (even if the observed consultation is extremely poor).
Calculation Tasks (Numeracy):Â Â These are often more about problem-solving skills than a pure mathematical task. Practice talking through your working in a concise, step by step way. Â Always be careful of the units you use in drug calculations, and practice your conversions between different metrics – e.g. micrograms to grams.
Role play Station: Practice a range of recent MMI Role Play Stations in our Online MMI Question Bank with model answers. Â
Communication Skills Stations:Â Expect to be given both written and verbal tasks, either at the same or different stations. Â A station testing your written communication could be one where you are asked to read an article and answer a question on it, or perhaps write an answer to an essay-style question. The verbal communication skills may require you to answer questions similar to the following:
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Sales Pitch/ Poster Station: This station will require you to present and A4 ‘poster’ about yourself, focusing on how your attributes are suited to a career in Medicine. Tips on creating the perfect poster and presentation can be found in our online MMI Question Bank. Â
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