Residency Match Week Quiz

What is the primary purpose of Residency Match Week?

• To determine medical school graduation dates

• To find out where students will spend their residency

• To apply for medical school

• To decide on a medical specialty

Which algorithm is used in the residency match process?

• Dijkstra's Algorithm

• Bellman-Ford Algorithm

• Nobel Prize-winning algorithm by Shapley and Roth

• Kruskal's Algorithm

What should students focus on before Match Day to manage stress?

• Social media updates

• Checking in on mental health

• Changing their specialty

• Planning a vacation

What should students avoid during Match Week if they don't match?

• Seeking support from friends

• Preparing for SOAP

• Social media

• Talking to mentors

What is the SOAP process designed for?

• Matching students with their top choice

• Offering scholarships for residency programs

• Providing financial aid to medical students

• Helping unmatched applicants find unfilled positions

What should unmatched applicants do to prepare for SOAP?

• Prepare materials and clear their schedule

• Ignore the SOAP process

• Plan a vacation

• Change their medical specialty

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

• Ignore the situation and wait for next year

• Switch to a non-medical field

• Take time to enhance their application

• Immediately apply for a different career

What is a key factor in improving a residency application?

• Ignoring feedback from mentors

• Understanding why the initial application was unsuccessful

• Applying to as many programs as possible

• Changing career paths

What is one strategy for those who need to reapply for residency?

• Avoiding any clinical work

• Taking a year off without any preparation

• Switching to a completely different field

• Engaging in research or clinical work

What is the role of mentors for unmatched applicants?

• To choose a new specialty for them

• To provide financial support

• To help them analyze and improve their application

• To discourage them from reapplying