wavygravy89 Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I went to a mock MMI a little while back and some people brought a clipboard and a pen to write out their thoughts while reading the prompt. I have two questions: 1) Is this allowed at Mac? and 2) Does anyone recommend this? I think that this personally might be distracting for me, but I would also feel weird being the only person without a clipboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthscigrad09 Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 In the past, pens and papers have not been allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverCityJill Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Were they supplied? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benge88 Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Last year, we did not have pens and papers, and honestly, you don't need it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comeon Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 No need for this. Take your time and organize your thoughts after you read the prompt and you will be great. We will have plenty of free water if you would like a sip. Best of luck! I went to a mock MMI a little while back and some people brought a clipboard and a pen to write out their thoughts while reading the prompt. I have two questions: 1) Is this allowed at Mac? and 2) Does anyone recommend this?I think that this personally might be distracting for me, but I would also feel weird being the only person without a clipboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverCityJill Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Well that's good to know because I've been practicing with a pen and paper and that might have thrown me a little when I couldn't use one on the day. It does make worry a little bit that I might forget some points that occur to me while I'm considering the scenario, but I'll rehearse without it from now on so I have some practice at retaining and recalling my ideas. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I think I was not permitted to bring anything with me last year. Either way I wouldn't do it- you appear as a much more confident speaker when you're not consulting little bits of paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMFtastic Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 They gave us pen and paper at one of my other MMIs. I gave it back. Be confident and think on the spot. I consider that more impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasypus Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 No need for this. Take your time and organize your thoughts after you read the prompt and you will be great. We will have plenty of free water if you would like a sip.Best of luck! Um... what if we really need to pee between stations? Is there time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrenchToast Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Um... what if we really need to pee between stations? Is there time? Lolll. That's my worst fear in such a long process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Um... what if we really need to pee between stations? Is there time? The timer won't stop for you so you'll lose every second that you're in the washroom. I strongly recommend against this as I think you'll pretty much jeapordize an entire station just dont drink anything all day and use the washroom before you start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee88 Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 The timer won't stop for you so you'll lose every second that you're in the washroom. I strongly recommend against this as I think you'll pretty much jeapordize an entire station just dont drink anything all day and use the washroom before you start! There are two rest stations during the process... (at least there were last year) so desperately having to go to the bathroom shouldn't be a huge problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w_robin Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 There are two rest stations during the process... (at least there were last year) so desperately having to go to the bathroom shouldn't be a huge problem Agreed! The medical schools generally try not to deprive people of responding to their basic human urges, even if you're applying to get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 There are two rest stations during the process... (at least there were last year) so desperately having to go to the bathroom shouldn't be a huge problem LOL I forgot about those! I started with a rest station so that's probably why it didn't register, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasypus Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 There are two rest stations during the process... (at least there were last year) so desperately having to go to the bathroom shouldn't be a huge problem Thank goodness! I get terrible migraines if I don't drink enough, so this was a major worry. Good to hear there will be at least one break for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumanmacbook Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 I'm really surprised...Calg didn't have any rest stations at all :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki dale Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I went to a mock MMI a little while back and some people brought a clipboard and a pen to write out their thoughts while reading the prompt. I have two questions: 1) Is this allowed at Mac? and 2) Does anyone recommend this?I think that this personally might be distracting for me, but I would also feel weird being the only person without a clipboard. You're not allowed to bring literally anything with you to the MMI (empty pockets, empty handed). They will have shelves for you to leave all of your belongings - I personally wish I knew this in advance so I just wouldn't bring anything. They provide snacks, drinks, water for when you come in, water during the interview, and lunch after the interview (I had a morning MMI, not sure of the experience for the late MMI group). You will have 2 rest stations for taking a break. But if your sympathetic nervous system is acting appropriately, you won't need to worry about it during the interview itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r-bot Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I'm surprised to hear that there are two rest stations. I've only interviewed at the UofM, their format is 1 rest, 1 written, and 10 interview stations. What's the rest of the breakdown for Mac? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123izme Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 I'm surprised to hear that there are two rest stations. I've only interviewed at the UofM, their format is 1 rest, 1 written, and 10 interview stations. What's the rest of the breakdown for Mac? Thanks! The interview invitation states that there are 10 MMI stations and 1 or 2 rest stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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