title: Multiple Mini-Interviews (MMI) and Semistructured Interviews for the Selection of Family Medicine Residents: A Comparative Analysis.
abstract: Background. Family Medicine Residency Program at the Aga Khan University has applicants for the residency position in excess of the positions offered resulting in formulation of certain selection criteria. The objective of this study was to compare MMI versus semistructured interviews for assessing noncognitive domains in the selection of residents. The secondary objectives were to determine perceptions of the interviewers and candidates for the acceptability and feasibility of MMI as a selection tool. Methods. The candidates underwent semistructured interviews along with MMI and identical attributes were tested in both. The attributes tested were safe doctor, communication skills, professionalism, problem solving, team approach, ethical issues, reasons for selecting family medicine, and commitment to the program. Descriptive statistics were calculated and comparison between ratings for MMI and interview was performed by Wilcoxon sign rank test. Results. Total number of candidates was 14. On comparison between interview and MMI, the scores were not statistically different for all attributes except ethics (mean interview scores: 3.04, mean MMI scores: 2.5, and P value 0.046). Conclusion. The study showed no difference between MMI and semistructured interviews. However, it needs to be replicated in order to determine the predictive validity and feasibility of MMI over time.
authors.affiliation: Faculty Family Medicine, Aga Khan University, Karachi 3500, Pakistan.
authors.forename: Marie
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-7243-501X
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Andrades
authors.affiliation: Faculty Family Medicine, Aga Khan University, Karachi 3500, Pakistan.
authors.forename: Seema
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bhanji
authors.affiliation: Faculty Family Medicine, Aga Khan University, Karachi 3500, Pakistan.
authors.forename: Samreen
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-0742-3319
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kausar
authors.affiliation: Consultant Family Medicine, Prince Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk 71411, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Fouad
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-7546-5481
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Majeed
authors.affiliation: Faculty Departement of Educational Development, Aga Khan University, Karachi 74800, Pakistan.
authors.forename: Sheilla
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-4133-6753
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pinjani