Conducting a synchronous virtual multiple mini-interview using Webex for medical school admissions

Trustin Domes; Sherrill Bueckert; Ganna Tetyurenko; Dave Hall; Avery Ironside; Kent Stobart

doi:10.36834/cmej.72370

Conducting a synchronous virtual multiple mini-interview using Webex for medical school admissions

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Trustin Domes University of Saskatchewan
Sherrill Bueckert University of Saskatchewan
Ganna Tetyurenko University of Saskatchewan
Dave Hall University of Saskatchewan
Avery Ironside University of Saskatchewan
Kent Stobart University of Saskatchewan

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https://doi.org/10.36834/cmej.72370

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Implication Statement

COVID-19 pandemic restrictions abruptly changed the way interviews for medical school admissions have been conducted. This study is unique as it highlights the first successful virtual synchronous multiple mini interview (MMI) in Canada. Our low technical incident rate, troubleshooting strategies and approach may reassure other medical schools considering conducting a virtual MMI. Success was achieved with collaboration, a strong organizational and communication strategy, learning along the way and a priori contingency plans. Virtual interviewing in academic medicine is likely here to stay, and future work to highlight the impact on applicants will help to build on the diversity mission in undergraduate medicine admissions.

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2021-07-15

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Domes T, Bueckert S, Tetyurenko G, Hall D, Ironside A, Stobart K. Conducting a synchronous virtual multiple mini-interview using Webex for medical school admissions. Can. Med. Ed. J [Internet]. 2021 Jul. 15 [cited 2024 Nov. 4];12(6):120-2. Available from: https://dev.journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cmej/article/view/72370

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Vol. 12 No. 6 (2021)

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