The snake draft ensures fairness by reversing the selection order each round. If you pick first in round 1, you pick last in round 2, then first again in round 3, and so on. This prevents any single position from having an advantage.

The 2026 vacation draft opens on January 15, 2026. Partners will be notified via email with their draft time slot. The draft typically completes within 2-3 days depending on participation.

If you miss your selection window, you can either skip your turn or make a selection when you return. The draft will continue, but you won't lose your pick. Contact HR if you need to arrange an alternative selection time.

Yes, partners can arrange trades after the draft with mutual agreement. Both partners must notify HR of the trade, and it must comply with practice policies (max 2 consecutive weeks, etc.).

Each partner is allocated 9 weeks of vacation per year. You must select all 9 weeks during the draft unless you have special arrangements with HR.

Partners can take a maximum of 2 consecutive weeks of vacation, except with special approval from practice management. This ensures adequate coverage throughout the year.

Summer weeks (23-32, approximately June 7 - August 9) have limited availability due to high demand. These weeks may have additional restrictions or reduced slots available.

Holiday weeks (Spring Break, Memorial Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year) are available but highly sought after. They are distributed through the normal draft process based on selection order.

Click the "Forgot password?" link on the login page. Enter your email address, and you'll receive password reset instructions. If you don't receive the email, check your spam folder or contact the system administrator.

First, try clearing your browser cache and cookies. Ensure you're using a supported browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). If issues persist, contact ryan.davidovich@usap.com for technical support.

Refresh the page first. If the issue persists, log out and log back in. Your selections are saved automatically. If you still have issues, contact support with specifics about what you're seeing.

Yes, the vacation planning system is fully responsive and works on tablets and smartphones. However, for the best experience during the draft, we recommend using a desktop or laptop computer.

All active partners receive login credentials via email before the draft begins. If you haven't received your credentials, contact HR at kellye.troope@usap.com.

Yes, you can update your profile information by going to the Profile page when logged in. Changes to your email address require verification for security purposes.

New partners joining after the annual draft will have vacation weeks assigned based on availability and practice needs. Contact HR to discuss your vacation allocation and available weeks.

Your access remains active as long as you're an active USAP partner. Access is automatically disabled when partners leave the practice.