| Literature DB >> 25805195 |
Do-Hwan Kim1, Jinyoung Hwang1, Eun Jeong Kim1, Hyun Bae Yoon1, Jwa-Seop Shin1, Seunghee Lee1.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Seoul National University College of Medicine (SNUMC) introduced a multiple mini-interview (MMI) to assess the noncognitive ability of applicants in 2013. This study aims to examine whether students differ with regard to their personal career values and academic achievements by admission type.Entities:
Keywords: Career value; Grade point average; Multiple mini-interview; Premedical students
Year: 2014 PMID: 25805195 PMCID: PMC8813434 DOI: 10.3946/kjme.2014.26.2.87
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Korean J Med Educ ISSN: 2005-727X
Admission Type and Quotas of Seoul National University College of Medicine
| Year | Predetermined quota | Undetermined quota | Total | ||
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| Regional balance | General | General | |||
| 2012 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 9 | 76 |
| 2013 | 28 | 47 | 20 | 12 | 107 |
Multiple mini-interview was introduced for rolling-general admission applicants in 2013.
Difference in Career Values by Admission Type
| Domain | Item | Non-MMI (n=126) | MMI (n=47) | p-value | χ2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aim for personal success | a. Being the best in area of expertise | 4.44±0.63 | 4.28±0.88 | 0.185 | NS |
| b. Exercising political influence | 2.52±0.87 | 2.38±0.77 | 0.332 | ||
| g. Leading advancements in science and technology | 4.14±0.75 | 4.04±0.75 | 0.433 | ||
| h. Having success in personal business | 3.14±0.92 | 3.09±0.90 | 0.712 | ||
| Support for others and social values | c. Fostering social values | 4.27±0.64 | 4.36±0.64 | 0.414 | 0.088 (≥10 points, MMI>non-MMI) |
| f. Helping people in need | 4.38±0.63 | 4.47±0.55 | 0.404 | ||
| Aim for comfortable and pleasant life | d. Raising a happy family | 4.50±0.71 | 4.53±0.62 | 0.787 | 0.056 (≥14 points, non-MMI>MMI) |
| e. Living an affluent life | 3.56±0.73 | 3.40±0.74 | 0.218 | ||
| i. Making one’s life pleasant | 4.63±0.59 | 4.60±0.54 | 0.691 |
Data are presented as mean±standard deviation.
MMI: Multiple mini-interview, NS: Not significant.
t-test between non-MMI group and MMI group,
χ2 between non-MMI group and MMI group based on certain score.
OECD Definition of Key Competencies
| Categories | Definition |
|---|---|
| Using tools interactively | Use language, symbols, and texts interactively |
| Use knowledge and information interactively | |
| Use technology interactively | |
| Interacting in heterogeneous groups | Relate well to others |
| Cooperate, work in teams | |
| Manage and resolve conflicts | |
| Acting autonomously | Act within the big picture |
| Form and conduct life plans and personal projects | |
| Defend and assert rights, interests, limits, and needs |
OECD: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Difference in Perceived Competencies by Admission Type
| Categories | Competency | Non-MMI (n=126) | MMI (n=47) | p-value | χ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use tools interactively | c. | Mathematical ability | 4.29±0.75 | 4.47±0.80 | 0.164 | NS |
| d. | Presentation ability | 3.46±0.98 | 3.57±1.04 | 0.502 | ||
| e. | Writing ability | 3.56±0.93 | 3.62±1.03 | 0.707 | ||
| f. | English ability | 3.69±0.92 | 3.79±0.93 | 0.542 | ||
| k. | Intellectual confidence | 3.83±0.92 | 3.94±0.82 | 0.501 | ||
| p. | Critical thinking | 3.89±0.87 | 3.72±0.90 | 0.272 | ||
| q. | Problem-solving ability | 4.08±0.81 | 3.89±0.76 | 0.173 | ||
| Interact in heterogeneous groups | j. | Interpersonal relations confidence | 3.49±0.92 | 3.72±1.02 | 0.154 | 0.029 (≥23 points, MMI>non-MMI) |
| m. | Understanding and consideration of others | 4.13±0.73 | 4.23±0.73 | 0.390 | ||
| n. | Teamwork ability | 3.94±0.76 | 4.04±0.72 | 0.446 | ||
| r. | Leadership | 3.52±0.87 | 3.68±0.81 | 0.285 | ||
| u. | Communicating ability | 3.72±0.86 | 3.91±0.80 | 0.185 | ||
| Act autonomously | a. | Planning own learning | 4.23±0.81 | 4.36±0.67 | 0.323 | NS |
| i. | Spirit of independence | 3.55±0.91 | 3.15±0.88 | 0.011 | ||
| t. | Coping with changing situations | 3.80±0.85 | 3.68±0.84 | 0.405 | ||
| Characteristics of an adult learner | a. | Planning own learning | - | - | - | NS |
| l. | Understanding oneself | |||||
| q. | Problem-solving ability | |||||
| t. | Coping with changing situations |
Data are presented as mean±standard deviation.
MMI: Multiple mini-interview, NS: Not significant.
Not categorized: b. Artistic ability, g. Physical health, h. Emotional stability,
t-test between non-MMI group and MMI group,
χ2 between non-MMI group and MMI group based on certain score.
Difference in Academic Achievement in Individual Courses in 2013 Freshmen by Admission Type
| Courses | Admission (no.) | MMI | Mean±SD | p-value |
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| Korean | Nonrolling general 2013 (50) | Non-MMI | 3.29±0.98 | 0.274 |
| Rolling general 2013 (47) | MMI | 3.49±0.76 | ||
| Calculus for life science | Nonrolling general 2013 (47) | Non-MMI | 3.06±0.82 | 0.100 |
| Rolling general 2013 (44) | MMI | 3.33±0.75 | ||
| Biology | Nonrolling general 2013 (47) | Non-MMI | 2.61±0.90 | 0.020 |
| Rolling general 2013 (43) | MMI | 3.04±0.81 | ||
| Biology lab. | Nonrolling general 2013 (43) | Non-MMI | 3.60±0.54 | 0.143 |
| Rolling general 2013 (35) | MMI | 3.76±0.41 | ||
| Writing in science & technology | Nonrolling general 2013 (49) | Non-MMI | 3.12±1.05 | 0.657 |
| Rolling general 2013 (43) | MMI | 3.22±1.01 | ||
| Chemistry 2 | Nonrolling general 2013 (41) | Non-MMI | 3.00±0.94 | 0.032 |
| Rolling general 2013 (28) | MMI | 3.47±0.79 | ||
| Chemistry lab. 2 | Nonrolling general 2013 (41) | Non-MMI | 2.83±0.61 | 0.934 |
| Rolling general 2013 (28) | MMI | 2.84±0.61 |
MMI: Multiple mini-interview, SD: Standard deviation.
t-test between non-MMI group and MMI group.
Difference in GPA and Number of Courses Enrolled in 2013 Freshmen by Admission Type
| Nonrolling general 2013 (non-MMI, n=57) | Rolling general 2013 (MMI, n=47) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First semester GPA ≥3.0 | 29 (50.9) | 35 (74.5) | 0.014 |
| Second semester GPA ≥3.0 | 22 (38.6) | 25 (53.2) | 0.137 |
| 2013 school year GPA ≥3.0 | 25 (43.9) | 29 (61.7) | 0.070 |
| No. of courses enrolled | 8.78±1.92 | 9.17±1.77 | 0.280 |
Data are presented as number (%) or mean±standard deviation.
GPA: Grade point average, MMI: Multiple mini-interview.
χ2 between non-MMI group and MMI group based on whether GPA is higher than 3.0,
t-test between non-MMI group and MMI group,
This number excludes the seven subjects of Table 6, which are the most common subjects that freshmen students enroll in.
Fig. 1.Number of Courses Enrolled
MMI: Multiple mini-interview.
Correlation of Academic Achievement and MMI Score
| Station | Topic | Correlation between MMI score and 2013 school year GPA |
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| 1 | Leadership | NS |
| 2 | Information analysis | 0.324 (p=0.026; with overall 2013 school year GPA) |
| 0.409 (p=0.004; 2.7≤2013 school year GPA) | ||
| 0.338 (p=0.020; 3.0≤2013 school year GPA) | ||
| 3 | Stress handling | 0.381 (p=0.008; 3.7≤2013 school year GPA) |
| 0.291 (p=0.047; 4.0≤2013 school year GPA) | ||
| 4 | Ethics | NS |
| 5 | Communication | NS |
| 6 | SOP | -0.317 (p=0.030; 2.7≤2013 school year GPA) |
MMI: Multiple mini-interview, GPA: Grade point average, NS: Not significant.