kkkyyy Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 I'm assuming they'll have a room or something for your coats and bags/purses? Just wanted to make sure. Anyone whose done an MMI want to confirm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontariostudent Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Every school is different. At one I brought my things into the room with me, and the other three had places for me to leave my stuff. Don't worry too much about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicMB Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 All the schools I went to had somewhere secure to leave jackets/bags/purses/luggage during both traditional and MMI interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 I'm assuming they'll have a room or something for your coats and bags/purses? Just wanted to make sure. Anyone whose done an MMI want to confirm? They had a small room set aside for this at U of S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delusionofreality Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 from what i remember UofC there was a main lobby where we got to hang up coats and put down bags. I can't actually remember what happened at the other schools, but I believe I didn't actually come with anything (except my suit - since I took that taxi to the school). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I have a silly question too and I guess it's better to pose it than start a whole new thread: Q) What's the difference between a 'traditional' interview and and MMI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicMB Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Traditional: 2 or more people asking you questions. 20 min to 1 hour long, a lot like a job interview Pro: you have a chance to strategically mention things that present you in a good light, you might really hit it off with one of the interviewers, you have a chance to pose intelligent questions Cons: if you mess up, you can't take it back, and you can't start over MMI: 9 to 12 stations, prompt on the door, 2 minutes to read and think, enter the room, 8 minutes to answer the question or act out the scenario Pro: fresh start every 10 minutes, each evaluator only marks 1 station so they will never find out if you screwed up in another one, sounds scary but actually quite easy if you practice a method Con: some people find it stressful, really tiring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Traditional: 2 or more people asking you questions. 20 min to 1 hour long, a lot like a job interviewPro: you have a chance to strategically mention things that present you in a good light, you might really hit it off with one of the interviewers, you have a chance to pose intelligent questions Cons: if you mess up, you can't take it back, and you can't start over MMI: 9 to 12 stations, prompt on the door, 2 minutes to read and think, enter the room, 8 minutes to answer the question or act out the scenario Pro: fresh start every 10 minutes, each evaluator only marks 1 station so they will never find out if you screwed up in another one, sounds scary but actually quite easy if you practice a method Con: some people find it stressful, really tiring! O-M-G. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orange123 Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Oh, I have a silly question too (maybe it's silly hehe) You know how at the end of the interview, they say, "do you have any questions?" Is it customary to ask a q at that time? I've never had a lot of interviews, and the very few (job) interviews that I have had, I've always answered with, "no, I think you've answered all of my questions without me having to ask...or you've answered my earlier questions, but nothing else seems to jump out at me." Soooo my question is, should i prepare some questions to ask? But, I don't really know WHAT to ask... Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 But, I don't really know WHAT to ask... Any advice? "So....am I accepted?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supafield Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 last year I asked about potential changes to the schools curriculum I had heard about and if there was a timeline... and then about opportunities to be involved in something I was doing now but as a med student. I would always have something prepared to ask to show your interest. It's even better if there is something about the program that you actually want to know lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicMB Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Just make sure not to ask something superficial, or something that they know you could have easily found out about by spending a little time on their website, etc. Most med schools have a ton of interest groups, so you might want to think about things that you are doing now, and if you'd like to continue that work in the future. You can ask if they have an interest group in your area of interest and what kind of work they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orange123 Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Just make sure not to ask something superficial, or something that they know you could have easily found out about by spending a little time on their website, etc.Most med schools have a ton of interest groups, so you might want to think about things that you are doing now, and if you'd like to continue that work in the future. You can ask if they have an interest group in your area of interest and what kind of work they do. Thanks you guys. Yes, that's my problem exactly. Everything that I'd like to know, is on their website, and usually, if I have any questions I tend to ask DURING the interview, not at the end, so I'm always stumped when they do ask me if I have any further questions. I always think, but but but I already ASKED you. lol. I guess I'll practice coming up with something. BTW what's an interest group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicMB Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 An interest group is pretty much what it sounds like - a group of students that are interested in doing work in a particular area. Some interest groups raise money. Example: Global Health Interest Group might have a bake sale to raise money for HIV/AIDS on World AIDS day. Some groups arrange for speakers to some and present a topic. Example: Pro-life or Pro-choice groups may arrange for an ethics specialist to come speak. Some groups plan and arrange extra training opportunities. Example: Rural Medicine Interest Group might maintain resources available to those who want to look into working rurally. And the list goes on and on. You name the cause, and there's probably an interest group for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orange123 Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 An interest group is pretty much what it sounds like - a group of students that are interested in doing work in a particular area. Some interest groups raise money. Example: Global Health Interest Group might have a bake sale to raise money for HIV/AIDS on World AIDS day. Some groups arrange for speakers to some and present a topic. Example: Pro-life or Pro-choice groups may arrange for an ethics specialist to come speak. Some groups plan and arrange extra training opportunities. Example: Rural Medicine Interest Group might maintain resources available to those who want to look into working rurally. And the list goes on and on. You name the cause, and there's probably an interest group for it. Thanks Nic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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