How to Prep for Medical School Interviews
MMI and traditional interviews — the question types, structures, and practice approach that builds real fluency.
What you'll learn
- MMI vs traditional format
- Common question types
- Ethical scenarios
- Day-of strategy
The mistake most students make
Memorizing scripted answers. Interviewers spot this immediately; the fix is preparing themes and stories rather than scripts.
How Fennie helps
Fennie generates MMI-style ethical scenarios and grades your responses against the rubric criteria interviewers use.
Step by step
- 01Prepare 8-10 story themes (overcoming adversity, leadership, teamwork)
- 02Practice MMI scenarios with a timer (8 min including read)
- 03Ethical scenarios: state the principles, then weigh tradeoffs
- 04Mock interviews with multiple people, not just one
- 05Day-of: arrive early, eat, hydrate, breathe before each station
FAQ
What's MMI?
Multiple Mini Interview — 6-10 short stations testing ethics, communication, teamwork. Distinct from traditional sit-down interviews.
How many practice sessions?
10-15 mock interviews before real ones, ideally with people who haven't seen your file.
Does Fennie generate MMI scenarios?
Yes — Fennie generates ethical and teamwork scenarios with rubric-aligned feedback.
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