What is the difference between an MMI and panel interview?

A panel interview probably is how you imagine a stereotypical interview to be. You stay in one room and stay talking to the same person/people for approximately 20 minutes (this could be a different time, depending on your application and on the university. It feels more like having a conversation, and usually is the only interview you have to do. MMI stands for mini multiple interviews, and it is what is says on the can. You (and a group of other interviewees) are rotated around a group of interviewers in different rooms, each asking different things. Each mini interview usually lasts no longer than 5-7 minutes, and the whole process can take up to an hour. Also, each interview will cover different things; for example, one will examine your view on ethics, and another could be on seeing your skills as a conversationalist. Finally, MMI's usually have a roleplay station, where you have to act out anything such as painting with an elderly person or persuading your friend to go on holiday with you, mainly to test your communication skills.