Abstract
BackgroundA significant challenge continuing to face medical educators is the development of an effective method for student admissions into medical school. Conventional interviews have been commonly used for assessment of non-cognitive skills; however, they are subject to different biases and lack of standardization. The present study aims to determine the validity, reliability, feasibility, and acceptability of implementing Multiple Mini-Interviews (MMI) as a selection method for undergraduate medical students.MethodsMMI consisting of 8 stations was developed and implemented. A variance component analysis was computed to identify different sources of variance and estimate overall reliability. Content validity was established by seeking consensus on non-cognitive attributes desired by stakeholders. Acceptability and feasibility were determined by a post-MMI questionnaire.ResultsA total of 381 out of 450 (84.66%) candidates participated in the study. The G coefficient was 0.70. Participants found MMI as an acceptable and feasible method of assessment, with 75% of candidates and 95% of assessors preferring MMI to traditional interviews.ConclusionMMI as an assessment method for students’ admissions demonstrated reliable findings. Stakeholders found it feasible and acceptable. Individual institutions can tailor the stations towards selection of the characteristics that are most valued within their local context.
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