MMI Interview Do’s and Don’ts

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In case you’re wondering what’s the best way to prepare for MMI interview, you’ve come to the right place. MMI is today the most preferred way to conduct interviews for students who are aiming to study graduate medicine in Australia. As you wait for an offer, you should start your preparation to ensure that you are able to successfully pass through this hurdle and enter graduate medicine.

Below, we will provide you with some Do’s and Don’ts to keep in mind for your med school interview.

TIP #1: PREPARE BUT DON’T OVER-REHEARSE

The MMI is designed to test whether a student has the potential to succeed in the field of medicine. Some people think they don’t have to practise because of this. They think it’s best to answer the questions naturally. While it’s true that you should answer the questions honestly, you should still practise.

The interview day will be stressful, and it’s very likely that you may not be able to perform your best if you haven’t practised beforehand. If you’ve got a plan, it will be easier to overcome the nervousness.

On the other hand, it’s not good to prepare so much that your answers sound rehearsed. We suggest that you prepare a list of questions that are most likely to show up during the interview and practise bouncing your answers off of friends or family who will be able to provide you with feedback. Don’t forget to stick to a time limit, since you’ll also have a time limit during the actual interview.

TIP #2: DO REFLECT BUT DON’T LIE

While you practise, don’t forget to reflect on yourself. The aim of the MMI is to screen for students who would make a good doctor. Those who know their own strengths and weaknesses stand the best chance of succeeding.

Next, you may wonder about the question that is often asked by interviewers: Why do you want to study medicine? The key here is to be honest. This is one of the most important questions, and if the interviewer feels like you are not being entirely truthful, or worse, you are simply repeating a pre-prepared answer, it may hurt your prospects.

Think about why you want to study medicine in the first place. The more you understand yourself, the better you will be able to make the interviewer understand your motivations, strengths, and weaknesses during the interview.

For more information, check out our full article here: https://gradready.com.au/posts/gamsat-preparation-courses/mmi-interview-do-s-and-don-ts

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