Dalhousie University MMI: format, dates and how to prepare for 2027

The interview

For 2027 entry, Dalhousie University interviews applicants with a multiple mini interview (MMI), held virtually, with 10 stations.¹

Tests and requirements

• Requires Casper.²
• Requires the MCAT.³

Key dates

Jul 31, 2026

Section 1 deadline

Sep 3, 2026

Section 2, unofficial transcripts, WES assessments and $70 fee deadline

Sep 8, 2026

MCAT score release to Dalhousie deadline

Early to mid-November 2026

Interview invitations

Mar 31, 2027

Decision letters

Dates from official admissions sources.⁴

How to prepare

An MMI is a series of short, timed stations, each with its own interviewer and scenario. The AAMC describes typical MMIs as 6 to 10 stations of about five minutes each, though timing varies by school.⁵ Practice reading a prompt, deciding your position quickly, and talking through the issue, the people involved, what you’d do and why.

For a virtual interview, the AAMC recommends a computer or tablet over a phone, with the camera at eye level.⁶

Expect to be asked why Dalhousie University. Its mission is a good place to start: “The mission of Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine is to drive excellence in health and health care through world-class medical education and research, and our commitment to social accountability.”⁷ Connect it to something specific you’ve done.

For requirements, statistics, deadlines and tuition, see the full Dalhousie University profile in Sandbox Atlas.