Career and Life Planning Guidebook for Medical Residents

3. Education/Training The hallmark of any CV is the section that deals with academic training and educational achievement. It is the one section that, with few exceptions, will always be on the first page of your CV. This section often immediately follows your name and contact information. Remember, this is your timeline. One of the most important things to keep in mind is that you want to include dates for every section of your CV. When listing education and experience, include both the start and end date including both the month and year as employers will be looking for any time gaps. Also, record this information in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent. Be sure to list your current training program and the date you will finish, even if you have just started so that employers knowwhen you will be available. You’ll find multiple ways to format this section with regard to page layout; however, there are four details that must ALWAYS be included in each entry: degree, institution, location, and dates. There is no need to include details with your training entries, but you may want to note special honors such as chief resident, intern of the year, magna cum laude, etc. But remember, keep it short and sweet. F I E L D N O T E S “Start and end dates allow a prospective employer to understand the timeline of a provider’s training and experience and most importantly, allows for easy identification of any gaps.“ – Nicole Gillard, Sr. Regional Director, Community Health Systems QUICK TIPS YES Highlight your academic pedigree. Make it easy to discern your educational background. A potential employer shouldn’t need a terminal degree to learn where you got yours. It’s a great idea to highlight your institution or your advisors (especially if they’re well known in the field). This is your timeline, dates are important! Include both the start and end date includingmonth and year (June 2017 – June 2020) or (06/2017 – 06/2020). NO No high school! While high school may have been the time of your life…the time to share it with others has long passed. Search committees are truly only interested in your life after high school. No GPAs! If you’ve made it this far, we know you’re a good student. SECTION II: T MINUS TWO YEARS CAREER AND LIFE PLANNING GUIDEBOOK FOR MEDICAL RESIDENTS 178