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MMI motivation and reflection stations

Why you want to study medicine and what you have learned from your own experience, in your own words.

The structure of a strong answer

Answer a station out loud, then tick what your answer had.

A free motivation station, timed, with feedback on what you said.

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What costs marks

  • A general line such as wanting to help people, with nothing behind it.
  • Listing activities without saying what you learned.
  • Lines that sound rehearsed.

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21 medical schools list this in what their interview assesses

  • University of Aberdeen (MMI)
    Motivation, core qualities, critical thinking and problem solving, teamwork, professionalism.
  • Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) (MMI)
    Interpersonal skills and empathy, teamwork and leadership, preparation and motivation, critical thinking, ethics, integrity.
  • Aston University (MMI)
    Understanding of studying and practising medicine, motivation, speaking and listening, problem solving, teamwork and professionalism.
  • University of Birmingham, Medicine, Home applicants (MMI)
    Station types include commitment and insight, critical thinking, professionalism, a personal or ethical challenge, data, calculation and role play.
  • University of Cambridge, Medicine (Academic interview)
    Intellectual ability and potential, and commitment to the subject, alongside the whole application.
  • Cardiff University (MMI)
    Course knowledge, ethics, understanding of a doctor's career, the NHS, teamwork, self-directed learning, motivation, empathy, resilience and communication.
  • City St George's, University of London, MBBS4 (graduate entry) (MMI)
    Communication, empathy, ethical reasoning, problem solving and motivation.
  • Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (MMI)
    Commitment to medicine and the doctor's role, contribution to the school and region, teamwork and leadership, ethics, empathy, resilience and adaptability.
  • University of Glasgow (Panel)
    Panel A: motivation and teamwork.
  • University of Hertfordshire (Recorded MMI)
    Motivation, communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
  • Imperial College London (MMI)
    Teamwork and leadership, motivation, the role of a doctor, empathy and breaking bad news, ethical and values scenarios, data interpretation.
  • Kent and Medway Medical School (MMI)
    Qualities sought include resilience, realistic commitment, compassion, communication, teamwork, dignity, empathy and responsibility.
  • University of Leicester, Medicine, Home applicants (MMI)
    Motivation, reflection, organisation, problem solving, handling uncertainty and risk, responsibility, communication, teamwork, compassion, resilience, empathy, honesty and ethical judgement.
  • Newcastle University, Medicine, Home applicants (MMI)
    Integrity, communication, empathy and self-awareness, motivation, fit with the programme, teamwork and leadership, organisation and resilience.
  • University of Plymouth (MMI)
    Communication, decisions, the impact of illness, reflection and self-insight, motivation and commitment, integrity and inclusivity, resilience and adaptability, teamwork.
  • Queen Mary University of London (Barts), Medicine (Panel)
    Motivation and the reality of medicine; initiative, resilience and maturity; teamwork; organisation and problem solving; contribution to university life; communication.
  • University of Southampton (Group and interview)
    Self-motivation and resilience, reflection on relevant life experience, communication, working with others, and NHS Constitution values.
  • University of St Andrews, Medicine (MMI)
    Communication and interpersonal skills at every station, plus understanding of a caring career, critical thinking, reflection and ethics.
  • University of Sunderland (MMI)
    Motivation and experience, empathy and insight, a doctor's responsibilities, ethical issues in health and society, resilience, comprehension and communication.
  • UCL (MMI)
    Academic curiosity and interest in healthcare; motivation and understanding of the career; reasoning and problem solving; professionalism, including integrity, empathy, honesty and compassion; teamwork, leadership and resilience; communication and listening.
  • Ulster University (MMI)
    The personal qualities of a doctor, insight into a doctor's work and commitment.

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