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McMaster University interviews

MD MMI · Canada

How the interview runs

  1. A circuit of stationsApplicants move between interview stations.

Source: ugme.healthsci.mcmaster.ca

A circuit of stations

“Researchers at McMaster University hypothesized that increasing the number of encounters for each interviewed applicant would lead to a more reliable assessment of the individual.”

Michael G. DeGroote School of MedicineUGME admissions page

McMaster University · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Why there are many stations

More encounters, a more reliable assessment.

Example

“During the MMI, applicants will move between interview “stations” in a circuit.”

Michael G. DeGroote School of MedicineUGME admissions page

McMaster University · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

A circuit

Applicants move between stations.

Example

“Applicants are not assessed on their scientific knowledge.”

Michael G. DeGroote School of MedicineUGME admissions page

McMaster University · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Not a science test

From the MMI page.

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