SOAP (Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program)

SOAP, or the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program, is a process used in medical residency placement in the United States. After the main residency match results are announced, programs and applicants who didn't secure positions can use SOAP to find unfilled spots. Through a series of timed offers, applicants can review available programs and accept offers in real-time. This system helps fill remaining residency vacancies efficiently, providing unmatched graduates a structured opportunity to secure a residency position before the start of training.