Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A concise summary about your background and accomplishments:
The goal in writing a CV is to provide the reader with a well-organized overview of your major academic and extracurricular achievements. Think broadly about everything you have done in medical school
and what skills you can bring to a residency.
Here are a few samples from the AAMC website:
Organizing and Preparing Your CV:
The following are all relevant and should be included:
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What volunteer activities did you participate in?
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Did you receive any awards or scholarships?
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Did you have a leadership role in any organization or project?
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Did you participate in a student interest group?
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Did you initiate a project, a club, an activity?
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Are you bilingual?
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Did you participate in an abroad medical experience?
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Did you present a poster session?
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Did you present a paper at a conference?
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Do you have any publications that are submitted or accepted?
Helpful Tips:
- If you are uncertain about including something, ask yourself: Will this
information help me get selected for a residency interview? Would I
find this information relevant if I were a resident or faculty
reader of
my CV? If the answer to these questions is yes, include it.
Otherwise,
leave it out.
- Remember the importance of formatting. It’s easier to read a CV that is clearly delineated and organized.
- On the samples above, you will notice that Education always comes first. After that, there is some variation. Be guided by your strengths. Is it Research, Honors and Awards, Work Experience, or Volunteer Experience? Put that second, as you will have a greater number of accomplishments or activities to highlight.
AAMC
Careers in Medicine CV Page has more detailed information about writing a CV, what to include and recommended format.
* Give a copy of your CV to the faculty who is writing a letter of recommendation for you.
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