Career and Life Planning Guidebook for Medical Residents

provide with each entry are: position/title, employer, location, and dates. As before, include start and end dates, listed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent first. It is not necessary to include details and descriptions of your experience (or education) since your position/title will probably be self-explanatory. If it isn’t or requires additional explanation, use bullets to list those details. You can also note specific responsibilities such as overseeing Advanced Practice Providers or teaching residents, etc. There are multiple examples to follow in CV Samples – find one that suits you both in terms of your level of experience and your intended outcome. If you are seeking a faculty position, you’ll certainly want to characterize yourself as someone capable of carrying out the mission of your particular institution. Some institutions place great emphasis on teaching, while many others focus (sometimes exclusively) on research. It is a matter of institutional preference: find your fit. NOTE: Some of you may not have traveled down the “traditional” education path; more than a few of you may have had a career before going into medicine. You will want to provide this part of your journey on the first page of your CV and title it “Previous Employment”. This is important to because it will give potential employers some insight intowho you are as a person and what life experiences you will bring to the table. Both are invaluable in creating the picture of who you are and why you are the right candidate for the position you are applying for. F I E L D N O T E S “Your CV should highlight the experiences that will help search committees feel confident that you are capable of exceeding the expectations of the job. I don’t have time to search for the evidence I need to put you in front of patients.” – Clinical Director, Family Practice QUICK TIPS YES Go from broad to specific: begin with the most relevant and typically the most current experiences you’ve had. Always play to your strengths. NO Never begin with your first job out of high school. Don’t provide excessive details and certainly don’t be repetitive for each clinical experience. SECTION II: T MINUS TWO YEARS CAREER AND LIFE PLANNING GUIDEBOOK FOR MEDICAL RESIDENTS 180