Turn SOAP Unfilled Positions into Real Opportunities
Prep ahead of time with our AI-powered SOAP tools, so when the unfilled list drops, you already know where to apply, what to prioritize, and how to move fast.
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Used by over 200,000 Applicants
Why SOAP Leaves No Room for Guesswork.
1 hour to decide on only 45 programs
13,000+ applicants competing for 600+ spots
Fear of wasting applications on incompatible programs
Hundreds of programs, all with different criteria
Exhausted and making decisions under pressure
What our members
say about us!
"I had the privilege of using Match A Resident's services and I really benefited from all the resources they provided. I would recommend all IMGs to use Match A Resident!"
Sarang Choi, Incoming Internal Medicine Resident
"The program list was brilliant. I was initially going to apply to about 145 programs, but after using Match A Resident I shortened my list to less than 120. I ended up getting 20 interviews and it was really hard scheduling them. Match A Resident also had a scheduler that I could use where I could put in my interview dates, so it had amazing tools as well!"
Avanthika Chaithanya, Pediatric resident PGY-1
"I want to shout out Match A Resident for how much they helped me during my application season.Using their specialty navigator for General Surgery allowed me to find a program that really caters to the IMG experience."
Folarin Adeyemi, Incoming General Surgery Resident
"Deciding what programs to apply to can be such an overwhelming process, but thanks to Match A Resident I was able to navigate the process successfully!"
Miracle Eke, Incoming Family Medicine Resident
"I definitely would recommend that applicants use Match A Resident because it really saves you a lot of time, as well as a lot of money, and it really alleviates most of the stress that comes with trying to find which programs one is most compatible with."
Esperance Madera, M.D, Matched in Internal Medicine
"Based on what I was told previously, I shouldn't have matched with my scores and my stats, so to have had 9 interviews for neurology is not a small feat. I really do credit Match A Resident in helping me select the programs to apply to that made the most sense for me instead of just blindly applying."
Jessica Darusz, PGY4 neurology resident and chief resident
"I was able to see how many people with similar credentials to mine were able to get selected for interview at a specific program or match from the same country. This was a real confidence booster - that people with similar credentials were able to get interviews, and that's how I decided to apply to that program. Match A Resident is extremely useful and I suggest it to my close friends and upcoming applicants."
Dahwood Tahir, Matched in Internal Medicine
"The Match A Resident custom list came in to help me in the best way possible because it has a lot of information that is not found anywhere. It has insights spanning multiple years, and it also has special features like I-Link, Country-Link, School-Link, so all of these features make MAR an unbeatable choice when you're applying to a residency program."
Advait V, Matched in Family Medicine
"A lot of people make the mistake of just applying everywhere or don't do research before they apply, and 100 of those 200 programs were never going to look at you. So applying "smart" is very important. I used the Match A Resident bundle."
Meher Irani, Psychiatry Resident
"Match A Residents features, such as interview link and rank assist, will make really make your journey much simpler and take a way a huge headache from the selection process."
Parul, Incoming Internal Medicine Resident
Find Your Best-Fit 45 Programs in Under 1 Hour
Stop guessing. Our Compatibility Checker analyzes your profile against each program’s known criteria, IMG history, and requirements, so you can focus on programs that actually make sense for you.
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See your strongest 45 programs, ranked by fit
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Avoid incompatible programs before you waste applications
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Save time for SOAP rounds and interviews
Identify Likely SOAP Openings Ahead
SOAP moves fast. The real work happens before Match Week.
Our Vacancy Predictor uses past SOAP data and specialty trends to show where openings are most likely to appear, so you’re not starting from zero when the unfilled list drops.
This does not show live NRMP vacancies. It helps you prepare for possible vacant positions ahead of time.
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Focus on the right specialties and programs
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Prep your program-specific personal statements and update Letters of Recommendation
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Network early and refine your interview strategy
Be SOAP-Ready in 3 Simply Steps
A clear process to help you prepare ahead of SOAP and move with precision and focus when it starts.
Step 1: Predict
Use historical vacancy trends to identify where openings are most likely.
Step 2: Search
When SOAP opens, activate Compatibility Search to refine your top 45 before 11:00 AM ET.
Step 3: Apply with Clarity
Submit applications with confidence and prepare for SOAP interviews with a clear strategy.
Free SOAP Guide: Module 1
Log in to access a free SOAP Guide covering the SOAP process, timelines, and key decision points before Match Week.
Don't Let Your Last Chance Slip Away
Take a moment now to understand your options, identify where you're a strong fit, and be ready to act when it matters.
Why Waiting Hurts
- 1 hour to choose only 45 programs
- Every SOAP decision is time-sensitive
- Preparation now = fewer mistakes later
Built for Real SOAP Decisions
- Powered by 20+ years of SOAP vacancy data
- Compatibility-based matching engine
- Priority support during Match Week
Try It Without Pressure
- Test SOAP Search for free
- Free SOAP Guide
- Virtual Residency Mentor
Join the 2,500 residency applicants who found their dream programs in Match 2025
Have questions?
We have answers
Want to know more? You can email us anytime at support@matcharesident.com
The Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) provides a crucial opportunity for medical residency candidates who have not successfully matched or have partially matched to apply for positions in programs that have not filled during the main Match Week.
During the SOAP process, you are permitted to apply to a maximum of 45 programs.
Candidates typically begin applying to programs through ERAS one hour after the SOAP list is made available through NRMP. This timely approach is important for engaging with the process promptly and effectively.
The Match A Resident SOAP Compatibility Checker is specifically designed to assist candidates in this critical first hour. By entering each ACGME program code into the SOAP Compatibility Checker, candidates can immediately determine the compatibility of available programs. This tool simplifies the process of identifying programs where candidates have the highest likelihood of success.
As you search each ACGME Code during SOAP using Match A Resident, the MAR AI algorithm automatically ranks compatible programs from 1 to 45, assigning them a gold badge (trophy).
Your Top Compatible Programs list is generated using Match A Resident's advanced proprietary algorithm when you engage with the SOAP Compatibility Checker feature. This algorithm assesses your profile against several key metrics to create a personalized list of programs.
The SOAP Vacancy Predictor's programs list is meticulously generated from an extensive analysis of data collected from past season applicants' behaviors as they navigated through Match A Resident's system.
To ensure readiness for SOAP:
- Verify your eligibility and register through NRMP to access the unfilled list.
- Prepare your ERAS application for one or multiple specialties, including all necessary documents.
- Activate Match A Resident's SOAP 45 Prep service for comprehensive preparation and strategic program selection during SOAP.
Through the SOAP Vacancy Predictor service, you gain access to vacancy probability analysis for five key specialties.
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- General Surgery
- Pediatrics
- Emergency Medicine
The Match A Resident SOAP Compatibility Checker feature allows you to search for program compatibility across 18 medical specialties during Post-Match SOAP, offering a broad spectrum for consideration.
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- General Surgery
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Psychiatry
- Emergency Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Radiology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Neurology
- Anesthesiology
- Transitional Year
- Pathology
- Dermatology
- Neurosurgery
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Combined Med-Peds
- Child Neurology
March 31st at 11:59pm EST for, ensuring candidates have full support throughout the critical SOAP period.
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in one click.
"When I applied to the match, I only had average scores and 0 publications. Applying was a big risk for me because every year the match gets more progressively competitive. Luckily, Match A Resident was there to help me and I matched on my first cycle of application."
Raymart Macasaet, Matched in Internal Medicine