Did anybody felt like they' we're watching the office without humor lol

I hate this system... I understand that you have to look professional and all, but she is seriously like a robot. She walks like a robot, sits like a robot, pulls her chair like a robot... There's nothing GENUINE about this interview. The interviewers are not learning about each applicant, they are seeing how good these applicants are at acting and lying. This should be the interview for law school!!!

haha this is crazy. Literally I'd answer this in 14 seconds: "I'd go to the gym with her"

The correct response is not to provide the code. Additional information includes providing support. Trade the gym for medication and the code for an illegal prescription and it will seem easier to understand why this question was asked.

for those complaining about her lengthy answer, this university requires you to talk for 8 minutes (yes there is time for questioning), but they suggest trying to get close to 5-6 minutes of talking. Also they always recommend you do not just say "yes" or "no" as someone suggested; they are trying to see if you understand the difference between making a snap decision and voicing your thought process. They do not care as much about the answer you finally make, the respond based on your considerations of your ethics, responsibilities, and personal values.

For all the people who are saying she's saying too much... that's THE POINT of the MMI. They're assessing your critical thinking skills and your ability to see all sides of the situation... they don't give a fuck what your opinion is. If you only state your opinion without considering other aspects, you come off looking like a poor decision maker.

She answered strong. She might've been a bit repetitive, but that was not the point that stood out. What really stood out was the fact that she knew what she was talking about and shared it with the interviewer. Her motive was to get into the medical area and she definitely spoke clearly to the interviewer about how she was fit perfectly for the job.

Video: 6/10 Comments: 40/10

highly recommend this video for anyone has MMI. I had a successful MMI interview and got accepted into program by learning from this video.

As the girl walks out the lady probably went: i though it´d never end

Oh geez, I'm so terrified about my upcoming MMIs after watching this :(

I think its a good response. it only sounds repetitive because shes probably nervous, its hard to think and express your opinion on the spot. its good how she discussed many aspects of the situation and how she is empathetic to her friends needs.

such a simple answer took years of my life 😩

8 minutes... Really? She said most of it in the first 4 mins. The rest is mainly repetition. I really don't see why these sort of interviews should be longer than 5mins.

This was SOOOO amazingly good. Are there any more of these videos of such good quality?!

Really great answer and it wasn't boring to listen to either. Well done.

What this is about is taking on the information, and then understanding how to communicate your answers, it’s not dissimilar to doing ward rounds, reading information on patients and then remembering that and acting accordingly.

When I read the question, I answered "Yes" ... I feel like an idiot now.

Why does it take 8 minutes to answer this question? Regardless of the friend being a single mother, the rules are that the code for the gym is for yourself and other tenants only and so that non-tenants cannot access it. First action would be ask the landlord or whoever is in authority if one close friend of mine can use the gym. I would expect the landlord to say either “yes she can if you are also there but you cannot give the code” or “no, the gym is for tenants only”. I would then follow the rules stated. I believe the “single mother” information is a distraction to make you think complex rather than a simple and direct answer.

Home workouts is the solution lol, you no longer need a gym to get fit haha. But I actually think she did really well given the situation and her nervousness. Don't think I could do that well myself!

It's not terrible, she just needs to come to a conclusion. Sum up would she give the code or not? Its not clear.

A fairly good answer. I would probably mention professionalism as she was describing her responsibilities as a tenant. As professionals, we hold a high ethical standard. With that being said, she should not give her friend the code. Overall, a good answer. Good alternatives. However, an ideal answer that would separate herself from others would be to incorporate a personal experience. Theoretically, she has shown great maturity, but she would benefit more by providing an example of when she has done it in a practical setting.

Is this a law school interview? I thought only lawyers were this good at talking out of their asses. Apparently this is the standard for medicine too.

That's actually a pretty good interview. I'm impressed!

I feel nervous watching this. Maybe its her nervous voice xD

I thought this was a really good answer! The candidate presents herself really well and seems genuine

Holy shit she aced that

Have to take this MMI next week... FCK I know the interview is 7 minute long but does any one know if I have to keep on talking by myself for most of those 7 minutes or will the interviewer have multiple questions regarding the topic? Like even in this video, it seems she keeps on repeating the same points she made like 2-3 times.

Old post I know but I had a different approach with my childhood friend. Almost every gym allows 1 guest into the gym without a membership. Instead of refusing allowance in the gym or just giving her the code I agree to workout with her so we can both get in shape. I keep the integrity of keypad number while helping my friend get in shape into the gym as well. Isn't this an option? There were no specifications in where I signed something not allowing guest to workout with me. Couldn't this be a valid answer as well?

why didn't she at first say that she should see if there's a compromise, see if you're allowed to bring a guest with you. If so, offer that to the friend that way you're not violating the agreement on your lease and you're helping her out in the way that she wants.

I would finish response within 2 minutes and I can't drag my answer that long this is too difficult.

I think it was an Excellent answer to the question.

I agree with everyone outraged by this system. This isn't a test of integrity and ethics, it's about compiling some bullshit answer that's good enough for whoever's asking the questions even if it means lying to their face. Why does she make it sound like her friend will DIE if she doesn't go to HER gym?? You seriously can't just recommend going jogging (which, by the way, is FREE) ? Or biking? Or yoga? But noooooo, you'll just take 10 minutes going on about how you'd take a bullet for this "friend" (who's gonna leave you if she can't go to your gym) and your plan for this "single mothers discount." What's next? Write a letter to your senator to pass the "Affordable Gym Act" ?

Lots of pointless air along with a couple good points made

I think I would have personally said that if my best friend was serious about loosing weight, we could coordinate a day out of the week together and go to the gym together... that way she still can use the facility if she was short of money etc.. and also wouldn't know the code.... or something like that I think would be more realistic than what she had said about paying for her bff''s gym membership? I don't think many people could afford to do that...

Any one has any comments on the state you should be at for a MMI, I mean does the girl in the video seem too nervous, and should be more laid back or is that how you are supposed to act on an interview?

why is she undertaking the financial burden for her friend? nobody needs a gym to get fit

You absolutely do not have to keep talking for 8 whole minutes. The goal of MMI is to see how an applicant answers a question or solve a dilemma logically and in the most concise way possible, just like a doctor should do for his or her patients. Answering the question really only takes less than 3 minutes max, in which case a follow-up question is given to test you further. Recap may help in some way, but you don't have to recap multiple times like in the video. If they run out of questions, then you just have to get used to the awkward silence after that. They do not penalize you for not dragging your answer for 8 minutes.

Good

If you can afford an apartment with a state of the art gym you gotta have money, so just pay for a cheap gym membership for your best friend

I'm impressed that she could bullshit this long for a stupid question. I'd simply explain the dilemma to my friend where I can't give away the keypad code and talk to my friend about alternatives including going to the gym together or helping them find an affordable gym. I bet I'd die in this style of interview.

So did this girl get in? Her answer was pretty weak.

wow. I can't talk as much as her. I normally will stop talking at 2 sentences max. You need to have a 6 minute answer for a med school interview in Australia though.

First 2 minutes was the perfect answer.... but it only went downhill after that.

sheeeesh shes nervous

why is looking at the paper ... she had time to read stuff whatttt

I would ask the tenants if it would be possible to give my best friend the access code Seems like it would be a much better solution than offering to pay for half of her gym memberships... or offering my time for childcare Jeez

providing financial support? That's bull. I like your answers after 6:30 though...

I feel a Canadian med school would give this answer like a 4/10

You would lose your childhood friend if you didn't give her the code? That's NO FRIEND! ha

I would let her work out once and enter the code for her

TELL HER THE GYM'S CLOSED

I'm sure if this "friend" came and asked me for a card to use my building's facilities, I wouldn't have as long of a conversation like this woman had. I'd just say No. I ain't got time for her BS, I AM IN MED SCHOOL.. I NEED TO STUDY!

I have MMI tomorrow I just can't believe ill be talking 8 min in each station

SAY YES

i fully agree with your point... then again... how the FUCK do you fill 8 minutes talking about a stupid keypad dilemma. just let her in or don't. I would love to ask the facilitators the same question on their feet and watch them mumble their way after 2 minutes

She was rambling on for too long. I lost interest after the first minute. Lesson here is to keep your answer structured & concise.

That was painful to watch

wuts so awkward about that?

She kept repeating her answer... she should have ended within 1-2 minutes. The whole point is to be able to present yourself and your answer in brief and concise manner

I would go work out with her lol compromise

I would have responded in 3minutes basically saying the same thing she said but in a more compact way, she kept repeating herself

You don't have to give her the keypad number, a lot of people don't have gym membership and just jog on the sidewalk instead.

this answer is ridiculous

Give your friend the code. Next question.

She was making me nervous

Isnt she taking on a bit too much responsibility in this friends life? Is it her job to research programs at gyms (not even touching on the offering to pay part!)?

seems fake.....I would offer to work out with the friend at the facility.

Ngl fam. She was sikk. Looks a bit robotic but nevertheless a bmt interview

Are you serious?!?!

I'm confused why this is a good answer. It sounds like she's rambling.

She sound like Natalie from David dobrik

LOL super awkward handshake and introduction

The answer was a little too rambling and repetitive, I think.

Talk about being a long-winded robot. If you have to explain such an answer it is probably not a good answer. The simple answer is always the best one and it is no. It's just a gym. There are other methods to workout. If you lose a friend over not doing something illegal for them (that could cause you to lose your place) they aren't a friend. Incredibly weak answer.

looooooool

that answer was way too long

This prompt is kinda banal. Is this an apartment complex in some bougie area? Has the writer of this prompt ever actually leased in apartments? This is not a serious ethical issue that requires a 5 to 8 minute response. It's not even a fun food for thought exercise to look for creative answers. Enforcement of these policies definitely vary between different complexes and the quality of the gym facility(ies) they have to offer. Even then, many (or, every single apartment complex I have ever lived in) do allow for non-residents to be present as guests of residents. For the most part as well, if you follow good gym etiquette, they do not give a crap. In my and many other people's experiences, egregious freeloading has never been such an issue so as to cause overcrowding (and I have lived near big universities with thousands of enrolled students). This actually happens way more at commercial gyms (24, LA Fit) in urban areas than the local apartment fitness facility. Also, to make the LEAP that making this super minor contract violation that many leasing offices would straight up overlook (or give you a forced "slap on the wrist" for) is the same as illegally prescribing medication is ridiculous. Apples to oranges. A slippery slope argument on a dry, flat plateau. Would you equate an ardent fear and hatred of spiders the same as animal cruelty (cuz like "do no harm!"). Would you equate refusing to give money to a homeless person one time the same as refusing care to someone that might truly need it but can't afford it (*cough* doctorsrefusingmedicaid*cough*)? I sure hope no one is using this dumb prompt anymore since it's now being disclosed to the public.

interesting video. In the REAL life, though, fuck, who cares, let the poor thing use the bloody key, I hate all that ethics bullshit so much because everyone pretends to be an idiot.

This is an example of inexperience. It is ok to be empathetic but with experience you develop assertiveness. I would have said, " I can't give you the code because the lease says that the gym is only for tenants and we can't give the code to anyone else". If the friend is a narcissist who abuses and crosses boundaries and says, " oh you're mean not giving me the code", then right at that point you get this person out of your life because they are toxic. If the person is understanding and says, " oh that's ok I understand" and they are genuine, then you can explore other options with her. Example, running around the block, doing sit ups push ups, buying a skipping rope, lifting things light in weight. There are heaps of ways to work out. That's what I would say.

Your answer should be 45 seconds to 90 seconds recommend from my fellow KZfaqr buddy Kharma Medic

da fuck! u start cryin or what wae wae

This video made me nervous. She doesn’t seem confident at all, looks like she’s going to cry. Bad example.

This is stupid and way too long. What the hell? I would not give the freaking keypad because it compromises the security of our building; if she wants to go to the gym, we can go together whenever I am around, we go together with her as my guest, or we can go hiking together. If she really wants to end our friendship over this, then she is not a good friend to begin with. I am sorry, but I am not gonna get in trouble or break the law for anyone. This is my code and I live by it. Unless it's to save someone's life, and this is clearly not the case here!

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A lot of the time it is detrimental to talk too much. Better to state her point and stop talking. She also seems to focussed on the financial portion of the problem.

"to* which myself and other tenants have access to*" "my best friend, who is a single mother, whom* has asked me for..." I may be picky as fuck, but I would've seriously questioned her intelligence due to her horrendous grammar. It's not that grammar can be "correct" or "incorrect", but the fact that it's obvious she's tried to sound more intelligent by fronting her prepositions and using words like "whom", and then failed at it miserably. Nothing comes across worse than hypercorrecting your speech incorrectly.

She repeats herself too much in my opinion. It's important to be thorough, but not at the expense of saying the same thing 4 times. That makes it pretty clear you're just trying to fill in time.

she can talk but i bet she had a subpar MCAT score and mediocre GPA