Lesson 1 of 12 3 min video · 4 exercises
What the MMI really tests
Why there's no medical knowledge to cram, the attributes interviewers watch for, and the mindset that wins.
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Key takeaways
- The MMI tests how you think, not medical knowledge
- Seven attributes, from ethical reasoning to cultural humility
- CanMEDS roles: communicator, collaborator, leader, advocate, professional
- Well-reasoned beats right: there are almost no right answers
Practice
Lock in the lesson before you move on.
Exercise 1 of 4
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Does the MMI test this, or not?
Agreeing with the interviewer's opinion
Seeing a situation from multiple perspectives
Knowing your own limits and biases
Reciting anatomy
Staying calm and open under pressure
Explaining how the Krebs cycle works
Explaining your reasoning clearly