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SOAP Survival Guide: How to Survive SOAP Week

What happens if I go unmatched? I didn't match into residency, now what? How do I SOAP? These can be scary questions if you're unprepared. You're looking for help and that's a step in the right direction, keep reading to see how I went from Unmatched to Matched and how I recommend you get there.

How to help a family member or friend through the SOAP

What if my spouse didn't match? How do I help a friend SOAP? You've just found out a family member or friend is struggling with the US Residency Match. I've got everything you need to understand what's going on, and how to help.

I Matched, how can I help someone who didn't?

I know someone who didn't Match, how can I help them? What exactly can I do to help someone who didn't Match? You've probably seen reddit pages or discord servers aimed at helping the unmatched, I've created a guide to help you help them.

What to do between Match Day and July 1st

What do I do after I Match? How do I prepare for residency? Do I need to study or prepare for Intern Year? You've finally Matched and you're trying to make sure you've got everything ready before starting your first day as a doctor, I've got all the tips you need here.

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