SOAP List 2025 – Find Unfilled Residency Positions & Apply Now!

What Is the SOAP List?

The Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) is a process during Match Week that allows unmatched applicants to apply for unfilled residency positions. The SOAP List of Unfilled Programs is released by the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) in the R3 system on Monday of Match Week.

How to Access the SOAP List 2025?

Step 1 – Log Into the NRMP R3 System

• Visit NRMP’s R3 System.

• Enter your Match registration credentials.

Step 2 – Check SOAP Eligibility

To access the SOAP List, you must be:

✅ Registered for the Main Residency Match (MRM)

✅ Unmatched or partially matched

✅ Eligible for ERAS residency applications

Step 3 – Navigate to the Unfilled Positions List

• Inside the R3 System, find the SOAP tab.

• Filter programs based on specialty, location, and eligibility.

Step 4 – Apply to Unfilled Residency Programs via ERAS

• Use ERAS to submit applications to available programs.

• You can apply to up to 45 programs.

When Does NRMP Release the Public SOAP List?

If you are not eligible for SOAP, you cannot access the list. However, NRMP releases a public version of the SOAP List on Friday of Match Week on their official website.

Where to Find Unfilled Residency Positions After SOAP?

If you still need a position after SOAP, you can check:

✔️ NRMP’s Unfilled Programs List (Public Release)

✔️ Residency program websites

✔️ Residency reapplication strategies for unmatched applicants

FAQ – Everything You Need to Know About the SOAP List 2025

When will the SOAP List be available?

🕒 The SOAP List of Unfilled Residency Positions is released on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET in the NRMP R3 system.

Who can access the SOAP List?

Only SOAP-eligible applicants who are unmatched or partially matched in the NRMP Match can access the unfilled programs list.

Can I see the SOAP List if I didn’t apply for the Match?

❌ No. The SOAP List is only available to registered NRMP applicants who meet eligibility criteria.

What happens if I don’t get a SOAP offer?

• You can still apply for residency positions that remain unfilled after SOAP.

• Consider research, observerships, or applying next cycle.

Final Thoughts – Secure Your Residency Position with the SOAP List 2025

If you are unmatched or partially matched, the SOAP process provides a second chance to secure a residency spot. Follow the steps above to access the SOAP List, apply through ERAS, and land your residency program.

🔗 For the latest updates, visit the NRMP website.

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