title: Candidates' and interviewers' perceptions of multiple-mini interviews for admission to an occupational therapy professional program.
abstract: Multiple-Mini Interviews (MMIs) were used to assess professional attributes of candidates seeking admission to an occupational therapy professional entry-level master's program. Candidates and interviewers were invited to complete a questionnaire comprised of quantitative and open-ended questions following the MMIs. The MMIs were perceived to be fair, enjoyable, and capable of capturing professional attributes. Descriptive analysis of candidates' data revealed perceptions regarding logistics, interview station content, process, and interviewers. Interviewers commented on the positive and challenging aspects of the scenarios and the MMI process. Admissions committees need to consider several logistical, content, and process issues when designing and implementing MMIs as a selection tool.
authors.affiliation: 1School of Physical and Occupational Therapy and Centre for Medical Education, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
authors.forename: Aliki
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: Meredith E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: Barbara L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Mazer
authors.forename: Stuart E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Lubarsky
authors.forename: Saleem I
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Razack
mesh_terms: D000488:Allied Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000193:education*; D010465:Perception; D012570:School Admission Criteria; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: Admissions; Candidates; Interviewers; Interviews; Professional attributes