I've had 2 phone calls. Both were 15 minute interviews. The most pertinent question I got was "tell me about yourself." Nervous, but its not the end of the world.
You guessed it! Another SOAP-related question/thread?
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Thanks, what else did they ask?
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The same thing has happened in my telephone interviews. They asked what my scores are. ERAS is showing that everything is available to the programs, but the USMLE transcript is either available a few hours later or still unavailable. It's just one more thing to freak out about.
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how come my USMLE transcripts say *not yet retrieved* but everything else is??
Thanks for the helpful info. Were you emailed in advance before you got these calls? Also, were these before 5pm EST ?
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It's really not the end of the world, guys. I am an associate professor of A & P at a local community college and I love it. I am getting on the Income Based Repayment plan, so right now, with my husband's and my pitifully low income, I will be paying $0 per month on my student loans.
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anyone still waiting? i'm thinking of going for a workout but afraid to leave
i was afraid to go to the bathroom ahahaha. its done for the day for sure. 7pm here and i am going to try and calm myself down by watching a show or something.
will be here bright and early tomorrow morning.
must say, talking to everybody in this thread has made me feel better throughout the day (no homo)
will be here bright and early tomorrow morning.
must say, talking to everybody in this thread has made me feel better throughout the day (no homo)
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i was afraid to go to the bathroom ahahaha. its done for the day for sure. 7pm here and i am going to try and calm myself down by watching a show or something.
will be here bright and early tomorrow morning.
must say, talking to everybody in this thread has made me feel better throughout the day (no homo)
G'luck tomorrow brah.
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got up early this morning but still no calls...with u on the crappy sleep
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it seems soap is more competitive but this is my first yr in the match..just seems to me all the apps that pds must look through makes it difficult
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No calls yet. Still waiting. Trying to be hopeful.
I meant SOAP vs Main Match and not SOAP vs. past Scrambles.
No calls yet. Still waiting. Trying to be hopeful.
i'm burning alot of calories for sure, my right leg has been shaking uncontrollably for the past 2 days.
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I think SOAP is definitely tougher because the onus is on the program directors and not the applicants. I would much rather be in control of my destiny at least a little bit, even if that means calling faxing documents and being kept on hold, rather than just sit here and watch every minute go by like right now. Its a terrifying feeling and I wish it on no one.
The whole not being able to communicate programs thing is really frustrating. I can see why they did that so that programs wont get bombarded with phone calls but its still very annoying as an applicant.
The entire SOAP thing definitely favors the programs and not the applicant.
The whole not being able to communicate programs thing is really frustrating. I can see why they did that so that programs wont get bombarded with phone calls but its still very annoying as an applicant.
The entire SOAP thing definitely favors the programs and not the applicant.
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Seems to be a slow process for everyone from what I'm hearing.
That's what I'm trying to figure out. I'm an IMG myself and it's been nothing but silence the whole time thus far. I can see programs have downloaded my application... but no biters. This.... sucks!
no, I guess most of those with calls aren't SDN-ing.
and now the question comes......what time yall gonna sit/wait for calls until? last night people posted they had calls around 7:30pm (not sure which timezone, guessing EST).
brb staring at my pc, drinking coffee, about to defecate in my pants
brb staring at my pc, drinking coffee, about to defecate in my pants
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According to the NRMP schedule, yes. However, phone IVs will probably continue throughout the day and depending on the PD's time zone, it may still be early so I wouldn't assume zero offers quite yet.
I guess Im wondering whether any programs will just accept based on records or like most interviewing do they require a phone call first. Also it looks like people are getting max only 2 calls so it seems bleak
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I don't believe it is necessary. Programs can offer spots without phone interviewing. This info is coming from med school staff.
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hope that is the case..i dont see how its feasible to go through hundreds of apps and then iv in 2 days
I'm an IMG myself. Just one call this morning from an admin; said PD will call later today. Kinda hoping he/she actually will call.
Hang in there guys.
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The ratio of applicants to spots is much higher in SOAP vs the main match, so in that respect it's more competitive. That said, the applicant pool is also much much weaker.
For those in this situation, consider yourself on call for the next few days. You can sleep and leave the apt, but be prepared to work at anytime. You should be ready to get called any time from 7 AM EST to 10 PM on the west coast (if spots are available in your specialty). And sleep next to your phone with the volume high, just in case.
Good luck!
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How can you get offers from such programs after Friday? Do we have to contact them ourselves?
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Yes, no formal system for jobs outside the match.
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So how will the first round of offers work?
I know programs extend offers but lets say if they have 2 spots do they only send 2 offers or do the send like 10 per each spot? Im not quite sure how that will work as one of the PD said they are putting me on their rank list. I am totally confused with this. Any thoughts/info?
I know programs extend offers but lets say if they have 2 spots do they only send 2 offers or do the send like 10 per each spot? Im not quite sure how that will work as one of the PD said they are putting me on their rank list. I am totally confused with this. Any thoughts/info?
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thank you for making me smile...first time since this whole ordeal i laughed. Wish it was so simple lol. I cannot wait to be over this...i hope we all get something.
Crossing my fingers and "magic workin'" for everyone
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They only send as many offers as they have spots in each round.
They probably are still creating lists though since there are multiple rounds of offers. Eg, if you're #5 on their list, you won't get an offer until at least round 3 if they have 2 spots.
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This is how I feel right now....
Programs can list as many applicants as they want, but NRMP will only send out the number of offers that correspond to the number of open spots a program has. Applicants will receive all of the offers made and choose either to accept one or reject all and wait for another offer. Once an offer is rejected it can't be repeated. Allowing the two-hour response time to expire is the same as a rejection. Programs will be able to tell when applicants on their list become unavailable for subsequent rounds and will be able to continue interviewing available applicants and adding them to their lists.
So don't get too discouraged if you don't get calls for the early rounds. Once the rounds start and applicants start accepting offers, the momentum really shifts to the applicant side: If I have one spot, and have phone interviewed 8 people and listed 6, tomorrow at noon NRMP is only going to send my offer to one applicant. That person could very well have received multiple offers and end up rejecting mine, while I spend two hours watching the other five people I listed become unavailable as they accept other offers. Then I have to start over from scratch with an even smaller applicant pool for the next round. Rinse Repeat
Moral of the story: It's ultimately a frustrating process for everyone. Don't give up and always have your phone nearby!
Thanks. I hope the PD got around to calling.
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This soap is such a fail system...i just talk to anther PD and scary thing.
Most programs dont even know how the soap will work. This particular PD thought we also make ranking of offers. He got terrified when i said i can only accept/reject offers.
Then he told me they got about 2000 applications. Its a mess. They are still reviewing. I wouldnt worry if you dont get a call today. They may still be calls tomorrow am.
Whoever came out with this messy system ?
I just want this to be over. This is beyond frustrating.
I keep everyone here in my prayers. Hopefully you all match.
Most programs dont even know how the soap will work. This particular PD thought we also make ranking of offers. He got terrified when i said i can only accept/reject offers.
Then he told me they got about 2000 applications. Its a mess. They are still reviewing. I wouldnt worry if you dont get a call today. They may still be calls tomorrow am.
Whoever came out with this messy system ?
I just want this to be over. This is beyond frustrating.
I keep everyone here in my prayers. Hopefully you all match.
2000 applications, well there you are! I know what to expect for myself.
Thanks for the useful info.
