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Purely anecdotal but I have a friend who failed step 1 and failed a class and she got an interview with an HCA program ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ tbd whether she’ll be able to match with them but they did extend an interview invite to her at least
I vaguely remember a “no board failures” rule, but I don’t know if it’s a rule or more of a guideline (I was not particularly involved in recruitment/selection)
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So many spots soap year after year at HCA hospitals so was wondering what that process was like. Do you have any insight? I’ve seen such mixed things
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That is great to hear! There are so many programs in Florida and that where I would like to end up. Got a good score on my level 2 on my first attempt so I hope that helps! Any advice from your friend?
You missed the “I wasn’t particularly involved in recruitment/selection” part. So sorry, no not really.
Beggars cant be choosers, but there's a few pretty good reasons why HCA hospitals have to SOAP
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I am more than happy getting any residency program but there are so many HCA in Florida and all programs I am interested in. But heard rumors that they don’t accept board failures and it’s written in their websites so curious as to if I have any chance
Given that it's incredibly easy to filter out board failures when going through residency applications, I suspect your interview yield is likely to be lower for your target specialty. Doesn't mean you have no chance, but I would be prepared to SOAP or go unmached.
Failing a board exam once is a red flag. Two failures is a big hurdle to overcome.
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I completely understand that. Thank you for the insight. I got above a 500 on level 2 on my first attempt..do you think that would help as far as the filtering process?
I think for programs that don't extensively utilize the ERAS filter it will help, but for places that do have a filter they likely won't even see your application, much less have a time to read it.
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thank you for all of the insight. I really appreciate it!
You need to apply very, very broadly. ALWAYS better to match than SOAP. I would not apply to HCA programs unless absolutely necessary. In many cases, you're better off working for a non-profit in the middle of nowheresville than at an HCA in your dream town. Profit driven medicine is not good.
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Are you applying again this year? I heard people that have board failures that have soaped at HCA hospitals. What states did you apply to?
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Yea I applied again this year. Tried soaping but all HCA hospitals told me no failures allowed, or if so you can with just 1 failure but not 2. I applied to every state in the country including Alaska.
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I see. Guess we just gotta try to use our connections to get spots.. it seems like that the most effective way. I know a good amount of people in residencies that would vouche for me and I plan to do subinternships. Hope it all works out..
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Which specialties did you apply to?
Good luck! Hope it works out! I applied to like 8 or 9 specialties this year.
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