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Know real prelim-to-categorical conversion rates: realistic odds by specialty (IM, surgery, TY), common outcomes, and why relying on upgrades is risky.
Matched to a surgical prelim year? Step-by-step guidance to convert your prelim surgery year into a categorical general surgery spot and plan reapplication.
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What is a Preliminary Year?
Myth vs Reality: How Often Prelim Spots Convert to Categorical Positions
Realistic odds a prelim year converts to a categorical position, how program type affects chances, and practical tips to improve your conversion odds.
What is a Preliminary Year?
Outcome Differences Between Medicine and Surgery Prelim Paths Over 5 Years
Compare 5-year outcomes of medicine vs surgery prelim years: categorical match rates, specialty flexibility, and career trajectory to guide residency choices.
Navigating SOAP with Limited Interviews
Prelim vs Categorical Positions in SOAP: Data for Undersubscribed Applicants
SOAP prelim vs categorical: a data-driven strategy for undersubscribed applicants to prioritize prelim IM/surgery and maximize chances of securing residency spot.
Navigating SOAP with Limited Interviews
When You Only Get a TY or Prelim SOAP Offer: Should You Take It?
Wondering if a TY or prelim SOAP offer is worth it? Learn how to evaluate fit, protect future categorical chances, and decide safely.
Choosing a Surgical Residency
Myth vs Reality: A Surgical SOAP Offer Is Always Better Than Reapplying
Debunk the surgical SOAP myth. Learn when a prelim or transition-year spot beats reapplying, and how to judge your odds fast.
What is a Preliminary Year?
When Should You Decide Between Categorical and Preliminary? A Month-by-Month Timeline for M3 and M4 Students
A month-by-month timeline for M3 and M4 students deciding between categorical vs preliminary residency paths. Strategic advice to match with confidence.
Navigating SOAP with Limited Interviews
How to Compare Your SOAP Odds: Data Breakdown of 0 vs 1 Interview Outcomes
Compare SOAP odds with 0 vs 1 interview data, match rates, and strategy insights to improve residency application decisions.