PMID- 37019115
OWN - NLM
STAT- MEDLINE
DCOM- 20230926
LR  - 20240109
IS  - 1466-187X (Electronic)
IS  - 0142-159X (Linking)
VI  - 45
IP  - 10
DP  - 2023 Oct
TI  - Effects of candidates' demographics and evaluation of the virtual Multiple Mini 
      Interview (vMMI) as a tool for selection into paediatric training in Queensland.
PG  - 1148-1154
LID - 10.1080/0142159X.2023.2195969 [doi]
AB  - INTRODUCTION: The Queensland Basic Paediatric Training Network (QBPTN) is 
      responsible for the selection of candidates into paediatric training in 
      Queensland. The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated interviews to be conducted 
      'virtually' as virtual Multiple-Mini-Interviews (vMMI). The study aimed to 
      describe the demographic characteristics of candidates applying for selection 
      into paediatric training in Queensland, and to explore their perspectives and 
      experiences with the vMMI selection tool. METHODOLOGY: The demographic 
      characteristics of candidates and their vMMI outcomes were collected and analysed 
      with a mixed methods approach. The qualitative component was comprised of seven 
      semi-structured interviews with consenting candidates. RESULTS: Seventy-one 
      shortlisted candidates took part in vMMI and 41 were offered training positions. 
      The demographic characteristics of candidates at various stages of selection were 
      similar. The mean vMMI scores were not statistically different between candidates 
      from the Modified Monash Model 1 (MMM1) location and others [mean (SD): 43.5 
      (5.1) versus 41.7 (6.7), respectively, p = 0.26]. However, there was a 
      statistically significant difference (p value 0.03) between being offered and not 
      offered a training position for candidates from MMM2 and above. The analysis of 
      the semi-structured interviews suggested that candidate experiences of the vMMI 
      were influenced by the quality of the management of the technology used. 
      Flexibility, convenience, and reduced stress were the main factors that 
      influenced candidates' acceptance of vMMI. Perceptions of the vMMI process 
      focused on the need to build rapport and facilitate communication with the 
      interviewers. DISCUSSION: vMMI is a viable alternative to face-to-face (FTF) MMI. 
      The vMMI experience can be improved by facilitating enhanced interviewer 
      training, by making provision for adequate candidate preparation and by having 
      contingency plans in place for unexpected technical challenges. Given government 
      priorities in Australia, the impact of candidates' geographical location on the 
      vMMI outcome for candidates from MMM >1 location needs to be further explored.
FAU - Sabesan, Vanaja
AU  - Sabesan V
AD  - Queensland Paediatric Training Network, Queensland Rural Medical Service (Darling 
      Downs Health, Queensland Health), Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
FAU - Young, Louise
AU  - Young L
AD  - College of Medicine and Dentistry at James Cook University, Townsville, 
      Queensland, Australia.
FAU - Carlisle, Karen
AU  - Carlisle K
AD  - College of Medicine and Dentistry at James Cook University, Townsville, 
      Queensland, Australia.
FAU - Vangaveti, Venkat
AU  - Vangaveti V
AD  - College of Medicine and Dentistry at James Cook University, Townsville, 
      Queensland, Australia.
FAU - Vu, Tung
AU  - Vu T
AD  - Paediatric Education, Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast, Queensland, 
      Australia.
FAU - Van Erp, Ansmarie
AU  - Van Erp A
AD  - Strategic Business Development, Queensland Rural Medical Services (Darling Downs 
      Health, Queensland Health), Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.
FAU - Kapur, Nitin
AU  - Kapur N
AD  - Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Queensland Children's Hospital, and 
      Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, South Brisbane, Queensland, 
      Australia.
LA  - eng
PT  - Journal Article
DEP - 20230405
PL  - England
TA  - Med Teach
JT  - Medical teacher
JID - 7909593
SB  - IM
MH  - Humans
MH  - Child
MH  - Queensland
MH  - *Pandemics
MH  - School Admission Criteria
MH  - *COVID-19
MH  - Demography
OTO - NOTNLM
OT  - Selection
OT  - Virtual Multiple Mini Interview or vMMI
OT  - computer-based
OT  - demographic characteristics
OT  - experiences
EDAT- 2023/04/06 06:00
MHDA- 2023/09/26 13:43
CRDT- 2023/04/05 18:42
PHST- 2023/09/26 13:43 [medline]
PHST- 2023/04/06 06:00 [pubmed]
PHST- 2023/04/05 18:42 [entrez]
AID - 10.1080/0142159X.2023.2195969 [doi]
PST - ppublish
SO  - Med Teach. 2023 Oct;45(10):1148-1154. doi: 10.1080/0142159X.2023.2195969. Epub 
      2023 Apr 5.