University of California, Davis MMI: format, dates and how to prepare for 2027

The interview

For 2027 entry, University of California, Davis interviews applicants with a multiple mini interview (MMI), held virtually.¹

Tests and requirements

• Requires the AAMC PREview exam.²
• Requires the MCAT.³

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.⁴ 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.⁵

Expect to be asked why University of California, Davis. Its mission is a good place to start: “Transforming lives by improving health through the combined power of education, research, clinical care, and community.”⁶ Connect it to something specific you’ve done.

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