ERAS® and NRMP® offer SOAP® 101 Webinar - March 5, 2024
TLDRThe Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) hosted a webinar to guide applicants through the SOAP 2024 process. The session covered SOAP eligibility, communication rules, and application preparation. Applicants were informed about the 45-application maximum during SOAP and the importance of reviewing unfilled programs on the NRMP system before applying through ERAS. The webinar also discussed the offer rounds, acceptance of positions, and post-SOAP application procedures, aiming to prepare unmatched and partially matched applicants for the supplemental offer and acceptance program.
Takeaways
- 📅 The SOAP 2024 schedule and process are introduced, including eligibility, communication rules, and application procedures.
- 🔍 Applicants must be registered for the 2024 main residency match in the NRMP system and be verified as eligible for graduate medical education by their respective institutions.
- 📌 SOAP (Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program) is for applicants who are fully or partially unmatched after the main residency match.
- 🚫 There is a strict no-contact rule during SOAP; applicants should not reach out to programs until they initiate contact.
- 📂 Applicants can review and update their application materials, including personal statements and supporting documents, before SOAP begins.
- 💌 Programs extend offers to applicants through the NRMP R3 system during four offer rounds on Thursday of match week.
- 🕒 Applicants have two hours to accept, reject, or let offers expire during each SOAP offer round.
- 📊 The list of unfilled programs is available on the NRMP website, and applicants can apply to these programs through the AAMC's ERAS system.
- 📈 Data from the 2023 match shows high match rates for various applicant types, with a overall position fill rate of 99.1%.
- 📞 Applicants are advised to be available for interviews and communication with programs during the SOAP process.
- 📝 The final unfilled program list, including those that chose not to participate in SOAP, is released at 9:00 PM Eastern Time on the last day of SOAP.
Q & A
What is the purpose of the SOAP (Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program) process?
-The purpose of SOAP is to offer positions that are unfilled after the main residency match to eligible unmatched and partially unmatched applicants.
How can applicants access the list of unfilled programs during SOAP?
-Applicants can access the list of unfilled programs through the NRMP's R3 system.
What are the eligibility requirements for participating in SOAP?
-To be eligible for SOAP, applicants must have registered for the main residency match, be verified as eligible for graduate medical education, and be fully or partially unmatched after the match results are released.
What is the role of the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) in the SOAP process?
-The AAMC partners with NRMP to deliver applications through the AAMC's Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and provides support and resources for applicants during the SOAP process.
How does communication with programs work during SOAP?
-During SOAP, applicants can only communicate with programs through the ERAS system by submitting applications. They are not allowed to contact programs directly until the programs initiate contact.
What happens if an applicant receives multiple offers during SOAP?
-Applicants can receive multiple offers in any SOAP round, but they must accept, reject, or let offers expire within the two-hour window of each round. Once an offer is accepted, it becomes a binding commitment.
How are SOAP offer rounds structured?
-There are four SOAP offer rounds, each lasting two hours. Programs extend offers to applicants based on their preference lists and the number of unfilled positions they have. Rejected or expired offers do not roll over to the next round.
What is the timeline for the SOAP process?
-SOAP begins with applicants learning their match status on Monday of match week. Unmatched or partially unmatched applicants can start applying to SOAP programs at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. The SOAP offer rounds take place on Thursday of match week.
How can applicants prepare for SOAP in advance?
-Applicants should ensure they can log into their AAMC account and access ERAS, certify and submit their application if necessary, and keep their personal information updated, especially their NRMP ID.
What happens after SOAP concludes?
-After SOAP concludes, a final list of unfilled programs is released on the NRMP's R3 system at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time on match week Thursday. Applicants can then contact programs and apply to remaining unfilled positions through ERAS.
Can applicants reassign documents and transcripts already uploaded in ERAS for SOAP?
-Applicants do not need to re-upload documents like letters of recommendation, personal statements, or MSPEs if they were already uploaded for the regular match season. They can assign these documents to new programs they apply to during SOAP.
Outlines
📅 Introduction to SOAP 2024 Webinar
The Association of American Medical Colleges welcomes participants to the SOAP 101 webinar, designed to introduce the SOAP 2024 schedule and process. The webinar includes a Q&A session and provides resources for participants to prepare for the SOAP process. The main focus is on the timeline, eligibility, and the steps involved in applying for unfilled residency positions post-match.
🎯 Eligibility and Communication Rules for SOAP
This segment discusses the eligibility criteria for participating in SOAP, emphasizing the need for registration for the main residency match and verification of eligibility for graduate medical education. It outlines the communication and application rules during SOAP, highlighting the importance of not contacting programs until they initiate contact and the restrictions on applicants reaching out to programs.
📋 Preparing for SOAP: Application Process
The presenter explains the preparation process for SOAP, including reviewing eligibility, updating personal statements, and ensuring all necessary documents are in order. It covers the steps to apply to programs during SOAP using the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the importance of adhering to the 45-application maximum throughout the process.
🗓 SOAP Schedule and Application Navigation
This section provides a detailed overview of the SOAP schedule, including the timeline for applying to unfilled programs, the process of reviewing and applying to these programs, and the navigation of the MY ERAS application during SOAP. It emphasizes the 45-application maximum and the process for reapplying to programs from the regular season.
💼 Application Strategy and Document Assignment
The presenter discusses the strategy for assigning application documents, such as personal statements and letters of recommendation, to programs during SOAP. It explains how to track the status of applications and document assignments, the process for updating and assigning additional documents, and the importance of monitoring the release status of USMLE or COMLEX USA transcripts.
📈 Review of SOAP Offers and Match Data
This part reviews the process of viewing and responding to SOAP offers, including how offers are made through the NRMP system and the timeline for accepting or rejecting offers. It also provides an overview of match and SOAP data from the previous year, highlighting match rates, unfilled positions, and applicant preferences.
📝 Final SOAP Process and Q&A
The final segment of the webinar covers the final steps of the SOAP process, including the release of the dynamic list of unfilled programs and the match results on the NRMP system. It also addresses the process for applying to unfilled programs after SOAP concludes and provides a summary of key points discussed throughout the webinar.
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Keywords
💡SOAP (Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program)
💡Match Eligibility
💡Communication Rules
💡Application Process
💡Offer Rounds
💡Unfilled Programs List
💡MyERAS
💡NRMP (National Resident Matching Program)
💡Match Week
💡Interviews
Highlights
The webinar introduces the SOAP 2024 schedule and process, providing an overview of what SOAP is, eligibility criteria, and communication guidelines during the process.
SOAP (Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program) is a process for offering positions unfilled after the main residency match to eligible unmatched and partially unmatched applicants.
To be eligible for SOAP, applicants must have registered for the 2024 main residency match, be verified as eligible for graduate medical education, and be fully or partially unmatched.
Applicants can submit questions at any time during the webinar using the Q&A button at the bottom of the screen.
The SOAP process is managed by the NRMP (National Resident Matching Program) and involves four offer rounds on a single day.
During SOAP, applicants can apply to unfilled programs using the AAMC's ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) system.
Communication rules during SOAP are strict, and applicants can only communicate with programs through the formal application process.
Once an offer is accepted through the NRMP system during SOAP, it establishes a binding commitment between the program and the applicant.
Applicants can hold a maximum of 45 applications throughout the SOAP process, which includes reapplications to the same program.
The NRMP provides a list of unfilled programs, and applicants can only apply to positions for which they are eligible.
Applicants who are fully matched will not have any location information provided until Match Day.
Partially unmatched applicants, such as those who matched to an advanced program but not a preliminary program, are eligible to apply to SOAP.
The webinar includes a Q&A session where participants can submit questions related to the SOAP process and eligibility.
Applicants can update their personal statements and other documents in their ERAS application prior to SOAP.
The webinar provides data from the 2023 match and SOAP processes, including match rates and unfilled positions by specialty.
The final list of unfilled programs after SOAP is released at 9:00 PM Eastern Time on the last day of SOAP.
Applicants can accept multiple offers of different program types during SOAP, but only one offer of the same type can be accepted.
The webinar concludes with a reminder for participants to provide feedback and information on accessing the archived recording.
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