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Table 1 Competencies (domains), sub-domains and question types for the multiple mini-interview stations

From: Reliability and acceptability of six station multiple mini-interviews: past-behavioural versus situational questions in postgraduate medical admission

Station

Competency

Sub-domain

Question format

Station 1

PCPS (IV.A.5.a)a

(1)b Managing patient problems (treatment, health promotion)

PBQ

  

(2)b Performing procedures competently

SQ

Station 2

PBLI (IV.A.5.c)a

(7)b Using information technology to optimize learning

PBQ

  

(8)b Participating in the education of others

SQ

Station 3

ICS (IV.A.5.d)a

(1)b Communicating effectively with patients

PBQ

  

(3)b Working effectively as a member or leader of a team

SQ

Station 4

Pro1 (IV.A.5.e)a

(4)b Maintaining accountability to patients, society and the profession

PBQ

  

(3)b Having respect for patient privacy and autonomy

SQ

Station 5

Pro2 (IV.A.5.e)a

(2)b Showing responsiveness to patient needs that supersedes self-interest

PBQ

  

(5)b Showing sensitivity and responsiveness to a diverse patient population

SQ

Station 6

SBP (IV.A.5.f)a

(6)b Participating in identifying system errors and implementing potential systems solutions

PBQ

  

(2)b Coordinating patient care within the health care system

SQ

  1. aCompetency number in the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) common programme requirements [21]
  2. bSub-domain number within the competency in the ACGME common programme requirements [21]
  3. PCPS patient care and procedural skills, PBLI practice-based learning and improvement, ICS interpersonal and communication skills, Pro professionalism, SBP system-based practice, PBQ past behaviour question, SQ situational question