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Recruitment and Resident Selection Flashcards

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  1. After the Match results are released on 'Match Day,' what is the typical next step for programs with unfilled positions?

    Answer: Participate in the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP)

    SOAP (Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program), administered by the NRMP, allows programs with unfilled positions and unmatched applicants to connect during a structured post-Match period.

  2. Which ACGME Common Program Requirement addresses a program's obligation to select residents without discrimination?

    Answer: Section IV.A — Resident Selection

    ACGME Common Program Requirements Section IV.A specifically requires programs to select residents based on their preparedness, ability, aptitude, and without discrimination.

  3. A program coordinator is scheduling interviews and wants to ensure ADA compliance. Which accommodation request must the program legally consider?

    Answer: An applicant requesting a sign language interpreter for the interview

    Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), programs must provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with documented disabilities, such as a sign language interpreter for a deaf applicant.

  4. Which NRMP report provides programs with data on their Match outcomes compared to national trends in their specialty?

    Answer: NRMP Program Results Report

    The NRMP Program Results Report provides program-specific match data including fill rates and applicant characteristics, which programs can use to benchmark against national specialty trends.

  5. What is the significance of the 'program complement' in the context of NRMP registration?

    Answer: The maximum number of positions a program registers to fill through the Match

    Program complement refers to the number of residency positions a program registers with the NRMP to fill; it defines the program's capacity in the Match and must align with ACGME-approved complement.

  6. A program wants to implement a 'signals' system to prioritize applicants who have expressed strong interest. Which AAMC tool was developed for this purpose?

    Answer: ERAS Program Signals

    The AAMC introduced ERAS Program Signals, allowing applicants a limited number of signals to indicate programs of highest interest, helping programs identify highly interested applicants.

  7. Which best practice should a program coordinator follow when maintaining applicant interview records to ensure compliance with nondiscrimination laws?

    Answer: Document only objective, job-relevant evaluation criteria using standardized rubrics

    Documenting only objective, job-relevant criteria using standardized rubrics protects programs from discrimination claims and ensures selection decisions are based on legitimate professional qualifications.