SOAP 2017 Thread

[Mountaineer12]

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My boyfriend is SOAPing right now and has been thankful to be contacted by a few programs so far. Should he follow-up with these programs after the interview at all (like through an email or quick call saying he's very interested) or just let it to rest after the interview?

 

[galgr]

Wait, what ...40-50 phone calls? In one day ? Oh gosh.

 

[Erinma2017]

I am assuming that most interview phone calls/ emails are today?

 

[Psych_hopeful]

Haven't gotten another call yet. Feelsbad.

 

[IH8ColdWeath3r]

Phone. I had one skype and probably 40-50 phone calls.

40-50????

 

[Kokolove]

.

 

[DrGabyZ]

Still waiting for another phone call, this is killing me

 

[IH8ColdWeath3r]

Still waiting for another phone call, this is killing me

Feel the exact same way. Seconds feel like hours.

 

[chrisdw]

Still waiting for another phone call, this is killing me

I haven't gotten one yet.

 

[SLC]

40-50????

In total, yeah.

 

[SLC]

I am assuming that most interview phone calls/ emails are today?

Yes; today is going to be a very busy day.

Also keep in mind, the entire northeast is in the grips of a huge blizzard. (I'm stuck at the hospital wondering if I'll get to go home at the end of my shift), so hopefully that won't affect their ability to make calls.

 

[SLC]

My boyfriend is SOAPing right now and has been thankful to be contacted by a few programs so far. Should he follow-up with these programs after the interview at all (like through an email or quick call saying he's very interested) or just let it to rest after the interview?

Email to thank them and let them know he's interested isn't a bad idea at all.

 

[vee.em.dee]

Do they normally call throughout the day or in the evening? (or both?)

 

[galgr]

40-50...you can only apply to 45 programs?!?

Ok, you know what, i'll just let that go haha. But congrats

 

[SLC]

Do they normally call throughout the day or in the evening? (or both?)

Both. I got calls pretty early, and they continued till about 8pm MST (11 on the east coast).

 

[SLC]

40-50...you can only apply to 45 programs?!?

Some programs had more than one person call and speak with me during the day (residents, faculty, PD, etc).

I was on the phone most of the day is the point.

 

[CaliAtenza]

So wait. If you get a phone interview, how likely are they gonna offer you the position?

SOAP didn't work out for me last year (I ended up matching this year instead) so I'm not really sure...but there is a good chance from what I know.

 

[vee.em.dee]

SOAP didn't work out for me last year (I ended up matching this year instead) so I'm not really sure...but there is a good chance from what I know.

Did you do anything for the year to improve your chances?

 

[chrisdw]

SOAP didn't work out for me last year (I ended up matching this year instead) so I'm not really sure...but there is a good chance from what I know.

What did you do in the year you went unmatched? I am trying to figure out what I can do that will look good on next years applications if I truly go unmatched this year.

 

[DrGabyZ]

Feel the exact same way. Seconds feel like hours.

I hear you, been waiting for a follow up interview for a program that called me yesterday and said that another member of the faculty was going to call me, still nothing.
Already cleaned my apartment to distract myself but didn't help much.

 

[VENANCIO]

No calls for me

 

[IMG-GCholder]

CaliAtenza

What did you do to improve your chances and to which specialty did you apply?

 

[ieatallthefood]

Is everyone currently researching all the programs they applied to? Or just waiting for the emails/calls first?

 

[DrGabyZ]

Is everyone currently researching all the programs they applied to? Or just waiting for the emails/calls first?

I researched the one that called me. Also as soon as I got the call I googled it, so I would have things to ask about their specific program

 

[MissNomer]

Applied to 41 Programs. Kept 4 programs open for Surgery Prelim just in case I match into an advanced program.
Is this a wise strategy?

Anyone has any thoughts on this ?

 

[namika]

Edit: Nevermind, I read the date wrong. Mods can delete this reply.

 

[namika]

Anyone has any thought son this ?

If you wait too long there won't be any spots left to apply to. If I recall correctly, something like 75% of spots are gone in the first two rounds.

 

[vee.em.dee]

Anyone have any offers showing up on the site? I had a few phone interviews but checking the NRMP site and clicking the "Offers" tab it just says "The next round of offers will be sent at 12pm EST"

It's now a quarter past and it still says that, so I assume it means no offers this round? I thought it was supposed to read "No offers this round" if you actually have no offers.

The offers will show up tomorrow (the 15th) at 12 pm

 

[warmginger]

Anyone have any offers showing up on the site? I had a few phone interviews but checking the NRMP site and clicking the "Offers" tab it just says "The next round of offers will be sent at 12pm EST"

It's now a quarter past and it still says that, so I assume it means no offers this round? I thought it was supposed to read "No offers this round" if you actually have no offers.

The first round is tomorrow at noon.

 

[Ryanleo]

I matched today.

For everyone soaping, I was in your shoe last year and I matched this year.

Don't give up guys.

Good luck for everyone.

Congratulations! Just wondering what you have improved to get the match this year?

 

[namika]

The first round is tomorrow at noon.

The offers will show up tomorrow (the 15th) at 12 pm

Oh wow, I thought it was today.
Phew, I was stressing out for a minute there, thanks for the quick reply guys.

 

[MissNomer]

If you wait too long there won't be any spots left to apply to. If I recall correctly, something like 75% of spots are gone in the first two rounds.

Thanks. I was thinking specifically about Surgery Prelims.
They never completely fill up and I don't really want to do a Surgery Prelim unless I get an advanced position.
I mean if I apply for Surgery Prelim and get it without getting the advanced program first then What am I gonna do?

 

[MissNomer]

No calls yet.🙁
Step 1 240+, Step 2 CK 250+ and CS Pass -- all on first attempt.
Non-US IMG though.

 

[Ryanleo]

One of the programs interviewed me did not rank me. In the end, 2 spots unfilled. Is there anything I could do at this point? Thanks!

 

[Ryanleo]

No calls yet.🙁
Step 1 240+, Step 2 CK 250+ and CS Pass -- all on first attempt.

You have great scores. Why do you think is the reason for no match?

 

[MissNomer]

One of the programs interviewed me did not rank me. In the end, 2 spots unfilled. Is there anything I could do at this point? Thanks!

I was in a similar situation. I interviewed at a program and ranked them high on the list but 90% of their spots are unfilled on SOAP list.
I re-applied anyway.

 

[chrisdw]

I pushed the button to apply to programs yesterday around 3. ERAS says that my applications went to the programs at 9 this morning. No wonder I haven't heard anything. I wonder what happened?

 

[Ryanleo]

I was in a similar situation. I interviewed at a program and ranked them high on the list but 90% of their spots are unfilled on SOAP list.
I re-applied anyway.

Sorry to hear that. Just too bad. I also re-applied. I am wondering if the program knows the situation or not.

 

[gutonc]

Sorry to hear that. Just too bad. I also re-applied. I am wondering if the program knows the situation or not.

Of course they do.

 

[Freeinfinity]

How do we know specifically if the programs have received all our documents?

 

[Psych_hopeful]

Still nothing. =/

 

[ale.m]

SOAPing after suicidal match: only #1 ranked for location. Anyone here SOAPing for Pathology?

 

[Psych_hopeful]

SOAPing after suicidal match: only #1 ranked for location. Anyone here SOAPing for Pathology?

I am. =/

 

[ThoracicGuy]

SOAPing after suicidal match: only #1 ranked for location. Anyone here SOAPing for Pathology?

Another example of ranking the places you interviewed and not relying on just one spot taking you.

Good luck with SOAP.

 

[DokterMom]

Thanks. I was thinking specifically about Surgery Prelims.
They never completely fill up and I don't really want to do a Surgery Prelim unless I get an advanced position.
I mean if I apply for Surgery Prelim and get it without getting the advanced program first then What am I gonna do?

You're gonna take it and say "Thank You!" Then work your tail off to prove to them that you're worth keeping on for the rest of your training.
Your alternative is...?

 

[Ryanleo]

I am. =/

It's strange that there are more unfilled positions in Path than last year.

 

[radsdreaming]

does anyone know approximately how many applicants a program will interview for a single spot during soap?

 

[Psych_hopeful]

It's strange that there are more unfilled positions in Path than last year.

And some good programs there too.

 

[MissNomer]

Your alternative is...?

I also applied for FM, IM & Path categorical.

 

[NR1125]

Sorry if this question was asked already, but for those who are going through the SOAP again, can we receive offers without interviews?