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Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program® (SOAP®)


Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program® (SOAP®) 101

This video introduces residency applicants to SOAP®, including eligibility requirements, communication rules, application preparation, requirements and application process, timeline and offer rounds, and NRMP® SOAP data.


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