cv writing for doctors
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D R . R A S H I D A . M . A B U E L H A S S A N , M B B S , M R C E ME M E R G E N C Y M E D I C I N E P H Y S I C I A N ,T H E E M E R G E N T O L O G I S T N E T W O R K
Doctors guide to make a distinguished CV
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YOU ARE THE DESIGNER OF YOUR FUTURE
What you should understand is
• Importance • Resume vs. CV• Medical CV difference• Structure of the medical CV • Common mistakes• What else ?
Resume vs. C.V., What's the Difference?
Curriculum Vitae (CV) is Latin for “course of life.” Resume is French for “summary.”
Both are • tailored for the specific job and institute you are applying to• Should represent you as the best qualified candidate• used to get you an interview• Do not usually include personal interests
Resume CVEmphasizes skills Emphasizes academic accomplishments
Used when applying for a position in industry, non-profit, and public sector
Used when applying for positions in academia, fellowships and grants
Is no longer than 2 pages, with an additional page for publications and/or poster presentations if highly relevant to the job
Length depends upon experience and includes a complete list of publications, posters, and presentations
After 1 year of industry experience, lead with work experience and place education section at or near the end, depending upon qualifications
Always begins with education and can include name of advisor and dissertation title or summary
RULES FOR A GOOD CV
•Clear format•Concise •Complete •Current•Chronologically ordered•No Errors
THE DRAWING BOARD Medical CV Structure 1. Personal details2. Licence, education and qualifications3. Prizes and awards4. Career or employment history5. Clinical skills and experience6. Courses and conferences7. Research experience8. Clinical audit9. Publications10.Presentations11.Teaching experience12.Management and leadership skills13.Extracurricular, volunteering activities14.Personal interests15.Referees
THE WAY TO PERFECTION
TIPS ….
1. Keep Your Main CV on Your Computer Desktop2. Be Wary of Sending Your CV to Recruiters3. Cover Letter to Accompany Your CV always 4. Identify Value-Added Strengths in Your Cover Letter
Don’t ……
• Spelling & grammar• Words • Poor formatting • Objective statement • Gaps in career • Reference • Lying • Missed details
Make your self distinguished
• Build a good CV and keep updating it • If emailed name should be standing out for the specialty • Advertise for your self when ever possible
Further Readings
• https://icc.ucdavis.edu/materials/resume/resumecv.htm• https://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv.htm