UK Medical Schools That Use the MMI

2027 Entry · 46 schools

The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) is the dominant interview format in UK medicine. Applicants rotate through 6-10 short stations (typically 5-8 minutes each), each assessing a different attribute — communication, ethics, role-play, data interpretation, motivation, prioritisation. The schools below all use MMI as their primary or only interview format.

What to expect at a multiple mini interview

You will be greeted at a holding area and given a candidate map. A bell signals each station; you read the question for 1-2 minutes, then enter and have 5-7 minutes with one assessor. There is no penalty for not finishing — assessors score you on the standardised criteria you have hit, not how much you spoke. Each station is independent, so a weak performance at one does not affect your scoring at the next.

Typical structure

6-10 stations, typically 5-8 minutes per station + 1-2 minute reading time
Each station has a single assessor scoring against a standardised mark scheme
Stations cover: communication / role-play, ethics, motivation, NHS hot topics, prioritisation tasks, data interpretation, sometimes a teamwork / group exercise
Total interview time usually 80-120 minutes
Most schools score every station equally; a few weight communication and ethics higher

What assessors look for

MMI assessors are looking for structured thinking under time pressure. The strongest applicants signpost their answer ("I will address this in three parts: medical, ethical, and practical"), demonstrate self-awareness ("I noticed I was speaking quickly because I was nervous"), and ask clarifying questions in role-play stations rather than charging in. Specific over generic — naming a real ethics framework (the four pillars) beats a vague mention of "principles".