according to the lady at my school in charge of these things, SOAP ranges from 2-6 rounds every year, with 3 just being the most common, so it's apparently less crazy than it first appears (though I'm taking that with a grain of salt, because she's said some dumb things too)
I've been slowly making my way through programs (listed on reddit's excel doc) and I've had this issue alot as well.
She is continuing to say dumb things. When SOAP started, it was 3 rounds. They kept it that way for 2-3 years. The third round was almost useless - very few slots left, almost no slots filled - so they removed it and it's been 2 for a few years. It was never anything more than 3. NRMP added back the 3rd round just in case. No one knows what's going to happen.
I think you need to.
Yes, overkill lol
Internal Medicine. DO with 478 level 1, 223 Step 1, haven’t taken 2 yet. 1 pre-clinical course remediation. Weird unpredictable pandemic effects.
It’s honestly pretty self explanatory don’t stress. Basically you just transfer your CV over
Super. Further corroboration of my plummeting confidence in my school to help me with absolutely anything.
So when I click the dropdown for "actions" next to the scores, the only option is to "assign". Whereas before the only option was to "Authorize Release". So I'm guessing there is nothing else I can do.
Sounds like youre good then!
Yup
I just sat down for like 5 hours one day and knocked the whole thing out. But also my CV might be lacking as well haha
When I applied, everyone I talked to on the interview trail complained about how long it took to fill out ERAS and input every line on their CV into the right spot. I couldn't relate. Still matched at a top program in the most research-loving specialty.
Oh I definitely still log in about once a week and read my descriptions and make some minor changes. I should probably just submit it so I stop doing that haha
I think it will matter to the extent that a suit design matters. I don’t think you have to go all out with it but definitely have a plain background and a flattering lighting setup. Maybe download a webcam settings app to be able to fine tune lighting depending on time of day. If it were me I would want Bluetooth in-ear headphones - no distracting cords or cans, and won’t pick up background noise the way a mic will. There are a bunch of “how to look good on webcam” videos on YouTube that go over lighting and positioning.
I meant more that everyone else had 20+ pubs/abstracts/posters/presentations etc. and I was sitting there twiddling my thumbs. But yes, there is a point at which it's more embarrassing than helpful to put something insignificant on your CV.
I wish I didn't even know med Twitter existed.
One of the schools had a zoom lecture about how to look presentable for interviews. Some of it was good info, but they also mentioned getting a green screen (wtf). I purchased one of those ringlights and a better webcam than the one my laptop has. Having an online rotation is really nice to see what I look like on camera.
Link me the cam please.
The green screen is weird because it always does that thing where you see breakthrough with movement. Better to just choose a clean, non-busy background in your home. Or worst case a sheet (that has been ironed).
It varies and I’ve been having a hard time finding good info about TY programs. TY are also more competitive, I’ve heard the program in my state has a step 1 average of 250 which is crazy. I’m applying to a mix of ty and prelim probably about 25 total overall.
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