Jean Lantz, Assistant Dean March 2012
Did you go to only a few interviews? Did you have a short rank list (<6 programs)? Did you limit yourself geographically? Did you only apply to a competitive specialty? Did you have “problems” with your application and/or your interviews? Do you have a “gut” feeling that you will not match?
Review NRMP’s webcast & Jean Lantz’s Q & A ices/osa/m4/ ices/osa/m4/ During the week of March 5-9 (prior to SOAP), meet with your OSA advisor, OSA dean or faculty advisor/mentor now. It does not mean that you will not match but you will be better prepared, just in case you don’t Discuss important issues and identify options before SOAP begins
Should you participate in SOAP? What are your realistic options in SOAP? Should you pursue a different specialty? Should you apply to a wider geographic area? When you make career decisions, do you need help or support from others to make a quick decision? Do you have extenuating personal circumstances? Should you consider delaying graduation?
Should you prepare a new personal statement? Do you need new letters of recommendation? Should OSA upload an updated transcript showing more M4 year clerkships? Prepare your ERAS documents ready for SOAP in advance.
Report to OSA ASAP on Mon March 12th- after 11:00 am Respect confidentiality of all SOAP participants Meet with OSA deans and advisors to discuss SOAP strategy Bring a friend/family member, if desired, to help with decision-making, provide assistance, support Bring laptop, lunch provided OSA will work with your course director to obtain an excused absence
ERAS – used exclusively for applying SOAP No cost for ERAS in SOAP Mon Mar 12 noon – apply max 30 programs Wed Mar 14 11:00 am – apply max 10 more programs Thu Mar 15 11:00 am – apply 5 more
Programs lead communication, not you Programs could request phone, Skype, or in- person local interview Three hours for each mini match round Be ready to accept a position if offered. Same contract rules as the main match. Unfilled list updated as positions fill
SOAP ends for you when you accept an offer No other offers will be made to you Binding contract through NRMP Notify OSA of exact position accepted SOAP position added to Match results, envelope at Match Day, etc. Respect confidentiality of all SOAP participants
Wed March 14 – offers begin at 11:00 am; second round offers 2:00 pm Thurs March 15 – offers 8:00, 11:00, 2:00 pm Fri March 16 – offers 8:00, 11:00, 2:00 pm Offers are good for 2 hours Encourage accepting first offer received
Attendance at Match Day encouraged SOAP results envelope available just like other students SOAP result on web site and Commencement program just like other students
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