Table 2 Post-multiple mini-interview survey (n = 64: candidates 40, examiners 24)

1(C)

In general, the current MMI allowed me to express my own abilities accurately (general satisfaction).

33/40 (83%)

PR 3.152

NR 2.000

<0.001

1(E)

In general, the current MMI allowed me to assess the candidates’ abilities accurately (general satisfaction).

20/24 (83%)

PR 3.200

NR 2.000

<0.001

2(C)

Questions on “experience during junior residency” allowed me to express my abilities accurately.

38/40 (95%)

3.23

0.010

Questions on “if you work as a senior resident at TBUIMC” allowed me to express my abilities accurately.

30/40 (75%)

2.950

2(E)

PBQs allowed me to assess candidates’ abilities accurately.

21/24 (88%)

3.13

0.38

SQs allowed me to assess candidates’ abilities accurately.

20/24 (83%)

3.000

3(C)

I had sufficient time to present my ideas for questions on “experience during junior residency.”

33/40 (83%)

3.050

1.000

I had sufficient time to present my ideas for questions on “if you work as a senior resident at this hospital.”

34/40 (85%)

3.050

3(E)

For the PBQs, I had sufficient time to manage the sessions.

23/24 (96%)

3.500

0.42

For the SQs, I had sufficient time to manage sessions.

22/24 (92%)

3.46

4(C)

I did not have any difficulties answering questions on “experience during junior residency.”

33/40 (83%)

3.08

0.08

I did not have any difficulties answering questions on “if you work as a senior resident at this hospital.”

27/40 (68%)

2.800

4(E)

I did not have any difficulties asking the PBQs.

19/24 (79%)

3.33

0.15

I did not have any difficulties asking the SQs.

17/24 (71%)

3.04

5(C)

The current MMI is fairer than the SSPI.

37/40 (93%)

PR 3.541

NR 1.667

<0.001

5(E)

The current MMI is fairer than the SSPI.

23/24 (96%)

PR 3.435

NR 2.000

<0.001

6(C)

The workload of the current MMI is acceptable.

37/40 (93%)

PR 3.514

NR 1.667

<0.001

6(E)

The workload of the current MMI is acceptable.

23/24 (96%)

PR 3.478

NR 2.000

<0.001

7(C)

Would you choose either one of the two question formats “experience during junior residency” and “if you work as a senior resident at this hospital” or both, to express your abilities?

Both questions

One question

34/40 (85%)

6/40 (15%)

<0.001

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7(E)

Would you choose either one of the two question formats, PBQ and SQ, or both to assess candidates’ abilities?

Both questions

One question

20/24 (83%)

4/24 (17%)

0

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8(C)

If you had to select only one type of question, which would you want to answer to express your abilities better—“experience during junior residency” or “if you work as a senior resident in this hospital?”

PBQ

SQ

26/40 (65%)

14/40 (35%)

0.08

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8(E)

If you had to select only one type of question, which would you want to ask to assess candidates’ abilities, PBQs or SQs?

PBQ

SQ

19/24 (79%)

5/24 (21%)

0.01

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