Our MD Program strives to be internationally renowned for the excellence of our education and the quality of our graduates. We aim to provide exemplary education to enable our students to become safe and effective interns and adaptable, life-long learners committed to improving patient and public health. To achieve this goal, it is essential to identify prospective students who have the potential to be outstanding doctors.
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) were introduced into the MD selection process in 2019, and allow assessment of a range of humanistic skills, such as communication, teamwork, empathy, and integrity. These qualities are shown to correlate with performance in the later clinical years of the MD. MMIs are widely recognised as a best practice method to select applicants based on values-based attributes for medical training programs.
2. What does being an interviewer involve?
The multiple mini-interviews are an important part of our admissions process. We have developed a process that aims to be as consistent and fair as possible. All interviewers must complete a training session that explains your role as an interviewer, how to score applicants and what to expect on the day.
- The training session takes one hour and is delivered online.
- Training sessions are offered throughout the year, prior to our main interviewing events in July, September, and November.
- An online refresher resource is provided to trained interviewers annually which contains any updates or changes to the MMI process.
Once you have attended training, you will be sent an invitation to participate in the MMIs for the upcoming admission cycle.
Interviewers who participate will receive a certificate of participation and appreciation. Registered medical professionals can use the certificate as evidence to gain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points to your relevant College.
Each event is catered by local suppliers and provides an opportunity to network and meet other people from the UQ community and beyond.