Do programs usually conduct interviews during SOAP?
Most programs will contact applicants by telephone or email and conduct brief telephone or video interviews. For applicants who may be local, in-person interviews may be offered.
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Should I rank preliminary programs on my primary rank order list?
You can rank preliminary programs on your primary rank order list to guard against going completely unmatched but do so with the knowledge that you may Match to a program with only one year of training. You don’t have to rank the preliminary programs on the primary rank order list unless that is your intention.…
If I match to an advanced program on my primary rank order list (ROL), but do not match to one of the linked preliminary programs on my supplemental list, will the algorithm keep going down my list to match me to both position types?
No. If the algorithm has matched you to an advanced position on your primary ROL and is not able to match you to a preliminary position on your linked supplemental ROL, it will not keep going down your list. In that case, you are committed to the advanced position and must seek a qualifying first-year…
Should I rank all the programs at which I interviewed?
Rank only those programs where you are able and would be happy to train. Putting a program on your ROL creates a binding commitment if a match occurs, so review carefully each program’s eligibility requirements and the contract you will be expected to sign. You should receive that information from programs during the application/interview process.…
Can programs have a quota of zero?
No, programs cannot have a quota of zero. Programs that elect not to participate in a Match are expected to withdraw from the Match.
Can I view the List of Unfilled Programs if I did not register for a Match?
No. If you did not register for a Match prior to the applicable Rank Order List Certification Deadline, you will not have access to the List of Unfilled Programs. In addition, you cannot register after the deadline or the release of Match results to gain access to the List.
When should programs provide institutional policies, program policies, and eligibility requirements to applicants?
Information pertaining to institutional policies, program policies, and eligibility requirements should be made available to all applicants when the Match and AAMC ERAS (or other) application service opens. This can be easily accomplished by posting the information to the program’s website. Policy information and eligibility requirements must be provided to all applicants who interview with a program prior to the Rank Order List Certification Deadline or offer made during SOAP.
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