Kato Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Hello, Congratulations to everyone that received an interview! I am going for my fourth interview this year and I would really like to practice, especially since I have never done an MMI interview. I have seen quite a few threads with people in Van getting together to practice, but is anyone else in Victoria interested?? I would love to get together with others to practice mock scenarios & questions. I work during the day, so weekends would work best for me..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Am I crazy, or is no one else from Victoria going for an interview at UBC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted February 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 LOL! I've contacted Lynne McCaughey at UVic Career Services, as I have done mock interviews with her in the past. They are aware of the change in the interview process and she said that they are doing a mock process similar to the MMI to help individuals prepare. I've booked an appointment with her, but I'd love to get together with other applicants and practice more. Are you up for practicing maybe? Do you know any other applicants from Victoria who are looking to practice? Let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoithinkyouare Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 LOL! I've contacted Lynne McCaughey at UVic Career Services, as I have done mock interviews with her in the past. They are aware of the change in the interview process and she said that they are doing a mock process similar to the MMI to help individuals prepare. I've booked an appointment with her, but I'd love to get together with other applicants and practice more. Are you up for practicing maybe? Do you know any other applicants from Victoria who are looking to practice? Let me know. Wow, that's great! Yes I do know a few others who applied - I wonder if we could get something together. Does it cost money? I think my only concern is that I don't want my answers on the actual interview to be fabricated or sound rehearsed. Maybe I'll give Lynne a shout.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoithinkyouare Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 I just got an email from Lynn saying they're not doing the MMI style practice interviews, but the same thing as they've always done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted February 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Really?? That's odd....I called her and she told me that although they couldn't obviously mock the MMI that their practice would be similar....maybe she is speaking about the kinds of questions that she is going to ask in the mock interview.....??I am assuming, that obviously, the questions she asks won't be related to personal experiences...etc...maybe more scenario based as to be similar to the MMI's. Sorry to misinform you.... I'm still up for practicing as a group, so if you are aware of others who applied and have interviews and would like to practice, I'd totally be up for getting something together... No, there is no cost for the mock interview with Lynne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomes Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 I'm up for some practice in Vic!! I also work days, so evenings and weekend practice would work for me. email me: nlr@uvic.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoithinkyouare Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Well I know of two others at UVic who are interested in some prep; although, I'm not exactly sure how we can do so effectively - maybe organize a group thing with career services? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted February 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Hey there, Nomes and I are getting together at UVIC this weekend to practice MMI questions with eachother. Not sure if you are up for practicing with a few people or if you would like to practice on your own or just with one other person etc...if you're interested in practicing with us, send me an email...Nicole.1.Smith@gov.bc.ca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoithinkyouare Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 I don't think this weekend will work as all of us have midterms the following week. Sorry! Please let me know how productive you two find it this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Hi All, I'm moving to Victoria this weekend and would love to get together to practice a little. Evenings and weekends work best for me so let me know if you guys are planning on getting together again. barronmarcus@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Will do Marcus. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talmeth Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I'm from Vic, got an interview. Might be interested in practice MMIs, but I am out of town quite often. Regardless, svenspub@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avenir001 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 ok just reviving this thread for anyone interested in preparing for Interviews 2009! i didn't do this last year (just prepared on my own) and apparently didn't do such a good job..so i'll try & be interested in getting together a couple times this yr (if i get another interview! ) now, to anyone who did this group practice thing last yr...did u guys actually do mock MMI's or just kind of discussed possible scenarios and how to approach/answer them? and how helpful did u find it? i think both would be useful in their own way. also, what do ppl think about doing some "homework" prior to these meetings to perhaps make them more productive...for example each of us coming up with a sample answer for a specific kind of MMI scenario (eg bioethics, knowledge of health care system, critical thinking, communication skills, teamwork, etc) and then discussing it in the group and having others add to it, etc...the sample scenarios can be the ones available online or we could make up our own. anyway, just something to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngdad Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Good work Av. Would love to do some MMI practice in Victoria. I agree that if we all just show up with no thought prior we will waste a lot of time. I definitely think if each person brought one or two scenarios that they have carefully thought through answers for it could be stellar. I picture a group of 4-6 and a person reads there scenario/question to the group. The person next in the circle gets a crack at answering uninterrupted (simulated interview style). The others get to add what they think after, and then finally whoever brought the question adds anything they thought of. Take turns until everyone gets a shot at the hotseat, and then we all get to talk about interview day, acceptance possibilities, specialties, Christmas presents, whatever. Anyone in Victoria down? Name some dates that are possibilities on UVic campus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomes Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 I'd love to do some mmi practice again this year! Last year we only ended up mtg once b/c of super busy schedules... I still found it helpful (but not helpful enough obviously because here I am again). Last year we did mock interviews and talked strategy. I like all your ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngdad Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 I am done exams pretty early this year. What about Dec 15-19? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomes Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Sure, I'd be into that. It is jumping the gun a bit though... Perhaps we should talk strategy and homework before we get really into it though. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomes Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 I could do the 15th or the 17th... PM me or email me nrittberg@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bula Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Hi, I would also be interested in practice sessions. By the way I am new to this forum. So i guess Ill give some background info, i am applying to UBC, and am a BC resident. This is my second year applying, and that's about it. Last year I practiced with a bunch of individuals, we had about 10-20 people depending on the day. We pretty much got a key for LSC and had mock MMI's in the PBL rooms. However i feel that doing what youngdad said, with the whole group interviews, than feedback would be better initially before practicing in the PBL rooms. Whoever is in charge of setting this up, can PM me and I can give more info. As well I am also open between the days NOMES mentioned to practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngdad Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 10-20 people? Good grief! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngdad Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Whats the LSC? I'm trying to cement something with a few of us for the 17th in the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomes Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Hi Bula, welcome. FYI, this thread is to set up a group in Victoria. It sounds like maybe you live in Van? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan0105 Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Whats the LSC?I'm trying to cement something with a few of us for the 17th in the afternoon. Life Sciences Centre. Its where the med school students take classes at UBC (but also where microbiology and immunology reside...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoudaios Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 Hey guys... I am in... Not a UVic student though... I prefer a smaller group though YD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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