Residency Match Week Quiz

What is the primary purpose of Residency Match Week?

• To apply for medical school

• To select a medical specialty

• To find out where students will spend their residency

• To determine medical school graduation dates

Who developed the algorithm used in the residency match process?

• Charles Darwin and Gregor Mendel

• Albert Einstein and Marie Curie

• Lloyd Shapley and Alvin Roth

• Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei

What should students focus on in the weeks leading up to Match Day?

• Checking in on their mental health

• Planning a vacation

• Starting a new hobby

• Learning a new language

What is the SOAP process designed for?

• Helping unmatched applicants find unfilled positions

• Offering scholarships for medical research

• Matching students with their top residency choice

• Providing financial aid to medical students

What should unmatched applicants do before Match Week to prepare for SOAP?

• Enroll in a new course

• Plan a vacation

• Acquire additional letters of recommendation

• Start a new job

What is a potential option for those who do not match after SOAP?

• Immediately apply for a different career

• Take a year to enhance their application

• Enroll in a culinary school

• Start a new business

What is a key factor in improving an unsuccessful residency application?

• Ignoring feedback from mentors

• Applying to the same programs repeatedly

• Avoiding any changes to the application

• Understanding the weaknesses of the application

What is one way to maintain clinical skills if you don't match?

• Work as a scribe for a doctor

• Take a break from the medical field

• Switch to a non-medical career

• Focus solely on research

What should be a focus during medical school to ensure a successful match?

• Building strong relationships for letters of recommendation

• Focusing only on academic grades

• Avoiding extracurricular activities

• Changing specialties frequently

What is a benefit of receiving tailored guidance for residency applications?

• It eliminates the need for interviews

• It guarantees a match in any program

• It provides a one-size-fits-all solution

• It helps understand specific goals and paths