MMI Questions: 197 interview practice questions for 2023

Some medical schools have a preference for selecting medical candidates from certain geographical locations. What are your thoughts about such selection policies?

Physicians are using social media to grow their network, showcase their lifestyle, and share medical tips and tricks. What are some positives and negatives of this increased exposure of physicians on social media?

What are the 3 qualities that most completely describe you and why?

You are a physician and you have been treating a patient in the hospital for several days. How would you handle this situation?

What problems lie at the intersection of indigenous people's relationship with government operated healthcare in Canada and rural communities?

The government wants to track citizens across the country in order to maintain public safety in the face of a pandemic. How would you advise the government to do this?

Your friend tells you that he wants to take an "Introduction to Spanish" course to boost his GPA even though he is a native Spanish speaker. Native speakers are not allowed to take the course. What do you tell your friend?

Compare and contrast between public and private health care.

Aside from the Medical Expert role, select another CanMED role and discuss why you think it is the most important one for a physician.

Can you tell me about an amazing adventure you had? Take a moment to really visualise it. Pause to feel the emotions you experienced during key moments and do your best to relive your story. I'd love to hear it!

What career would you choose other than medicine, and why?

When do laws deviate from ethics?

Medical school applicants come from a variety of different backgrounds, with volunteer and leadership experience ranging from small local initiatives to worldwide advocacy trips. Do you think medical schools can fairly compare volunteer and leadership experiences that are dissimilar? If you were in charge of medical school admissions, how would you evaluate applicants’ co-curricular experiences?

During your shift, you notice your preceptor is intoxicated. What do you do?

Describe a time when you learned something new.

There's a saying that "everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about". What is the hardest thing you're currently going through? Does it affect the people around you too?

During COVID-19, the Maritimes created an "Atlantic Bubble". What do you think about this decision by public health?

Describe a time when you had to say “no”.