The multiple mini-interview for selecting medical residents: first experience in the Middle East region.

Introduction: Numerous studies have shown that multiple mini-interviews (MMI) provides a standard, fair, and more reliable method for assessing applicants. This article presents the first MMI experience for selection of medical residents in the Middle East culture and an Arab country.

Methods: In 2012, we started using the MMI in interviewing applicants to the residency program of Dubai Health Authority.