In today's episode, ACMedical's Dr. Pedram Mizani and Cody Phan highlight the ideal timeline to begin preparing for an upcoming Main Match Cycle, and 13 steps to stay on track and minimize your chances of being left unmatched.  Preparation for the annual Main Match for medical residency should ideally begin 24 months before your planned residency start date, and anyone participating in the Match should be prepared for being 'Partially' or 'Fully Unmatched'. Additionally, it is important to train yourself to adhere to very challenging deadlines, such as those needed to gain residency-relevant U.S. clinical experience, pass US medical licensing exams, have supporting documents such as Letters of Recommendations (LOR) & Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) finalized and reviewed, all prior to certifying and submitting your residency application. And if you do not match during the regular Match cycle (like Dr. Mizani), this episode will guide you on how to use the final opportunity to Match this year through Match Week's Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP), as you prepare for the possibility of participating in next Match cycle.