Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) evaluate communication agility, empathy, and structured decision-making under strict time limits. Here is the 4-step framework used by top scorers:
Step 1: Objective Clarification (1 Minute)
Restate the scenario neutrally without making assumptions or accusing anyone. Acknowledge the emotional and ethical complexity: “This scenario presents a difficult conflict between patient autonomy and duty of care…”
Step 2: Multi-Stakeholder Perspective Taking (1.5 Minutes)
Acknowledge every affected party (patient, family, nursing staff, supervising physician, institution). Show the interviewer that you understand the valid competing values at stake.
Step 3: Private Information Gathering (1.5 Minutes)
Explain that before taking punitive action, you will speak with the individual in a private, non-judgmental environment to understand root causes (e.g., burnout, personal distress, miscommunication).
Step 4: Principled, Patient-Centered Resolution (1.5 Minutes)
Provide a constructive resolution that prioritizes patient safety and ethical guidelines while maintaining empathy and institutional compliance.
Practice MMI with Real Physicians
Mock interviews with scoring rubrics and feedback from doctors at Stanford, UCLA, and UCSD.