SOAP for Programs

PROGRAM DIRECTORS:

Can accept applications only through ERAS and can offer positions only through SOAP® until SOAP® concludes on Thursday of Match Week.
Cannot contact applicants directly or through personal contacts until after an ERAS application has been received.
Cannot ask applicants to commit to an offer prior to the offer being extended through SOAP®.
Must refrain from engaging in communication about unmatched applicants until you receive their applications, and do not ask an applicant to commit to accepting your SOAP® offer.
Cannot “create” positions for unmatched applicants until SOAP® concludes. Positions can be created only for partially-matched applicants.
Can opt out of SOAP®, but cannot fill positions until SOAP® concludes! (Deadline to opt-in or opt-out of SOAP® is before Match Week, January 31).

Prepare for SOAP® and other Match Week activities by reviewing the Match Week schedule. Also, review SOAP® tutorials and FAQs to ensure you fully understand SOAP® policy and functionality in the R3® system.
Thoughtfully consider applications you receive. Offers extended constitute a binding commitment should the offer be accepted.
Make sure your preference list is adequate in length based on the number of unfilled positions.
Log in to the R3® system after SOAP® concludes to manage any remaining unfilled positions. The List of Unfilled Programs, updated to include unfilled programs not participating in SOAP®, is available from R3® system top menu bar to all unmatched and partially matched applicants. Applicants can begin contacting all remaining unfilled programs. Programs can update the List as possible are filled.