How to Write a CV
Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) is one of the most important documents you will write and distribute when seeking a position. Although a CV can be written similar to a standard resumé, there are some important differences. You will need to provide a summary of all your medical education, employment history and some basic personal information.
The major categories you need to include (in this order) are:
Title: At the top of the page in a larger font type CURRICULUM VITAE
Name & Contact Information:
- Home address, phone and email
- Office address, phone and email
Medical Education:
- Name of medical school
- City and state
- Degree
- Date of completion
Training:
- Internship, Residency, Fellowship Institution
- Specialty studied
- City and state of each
- Inclusive dates training was completed or anticipated completion date
Undergraduate Education:
- College or university
- Degree awarded
- Date of completion
Honors and Awards
Certification:
- List specialty boards and national boards
- Show your certified and/or re-certified dates of completion
Licensure: List each state license
Practice History:
- List name of each practice, starting with the most current
- Show city and state
- Show beginning and ending date
Military:
- If you have served provide branch of the armed forces
- Provide rank attained
- List dates of service
Volunteer Work: List professionally-related volunteer work
References: If your job search is not confidential, list 3-5 references including:
- Professional references only – no friends
- Name, title, specialty, address, phone and email for each
If applying for an academic position also provide:
- Academic Rank – current first
- Publications
- Research grants received, amounts, dates
- Presentations
Important CV Tips:
Proofread: Ask someone to proofread your CV for spelling and grammar.
Eliminate gaps: There should be no gaps in your medical employment history.
Be honest: Employers typically conduct background checks and credentialing.
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