Open in Case of SOAP Emergency: Preparation for and Recovery after Failing to Match

Jennifer S Beaty; Paul J Schenarts

doi:10.1016/j.jsurg.2023.07.004

Open in Case of SOAP Emergency: Preparation for and Recovery after Failing to Match

J Surg Educ. 2023 Oct;80(10):1362-1364. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2023.07.004. Epub 2023 Aug 3.

Authors

Jennifer S Beaty¹, Paul J Schenarts²

Affiliations

¹ College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa.
² College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa; School of Medicine, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 37541938
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2023.07.004

Abstract

Failing to secure an internship is an extremely stressful event. In this manuscript we describe a process to prepare students for success, should they fail to match. This process involves an assessment of individual vulnerability, implementing mitigation strategies, developing a comprehensive plan in the event of failing to match, that is executed if the student needs to enter the Supplemental Offer Acceptance Program (SOAP) or the "scramble".

Keywords: mentoring; residency; residency match.