Career and Life Planning Guidebook for Medical Residents

GAP – SAMPLE 1: As you can see on my attached CV, I have a one-year gap between undergrad and medical school in which I took time off for family health reasons. GAP – SAMPLE 2: With regards to my life prior to residency, I did not follow a traditional pathway. I grew up in [City, State] and graduated magna cum laude with numerous awards upon graduation from [ABC University]. While there, I studied abroad, and my eyes were opened to a life outside of the country (although most New Yorkers would disagree that there is one). Therefore, I declined admission to medical school and other career paths and went on to play softball overseas and then moved to West Africa to teach math and science. GAP – SAMPLE 3: You will notice on my attached CV that there is a two- year gap between medical school and residency. During that time I struggled with some health issues. With the support of my family, friends and physicians, made a full recovery. IMMIGRATION STATUS You will also want to briefly mention in your cover email any visa assistance you may require. There is no need to waste your time or the recruiters’ on discussing an opportunity for a location that won’t be able to support your visa. Be informed about the necessary visa requirements and work authorizations you’ll need for any positions to which you apply. Impress the employer by being ready with the information they’ll need to get you there. IMMIGRATION STATUS – SAMPLE 1: I am originally from Canada and will be looking for a H-1B visa sponsorship. IMMIGRATION STATUS – SAMPLE 2: Although I amoriginally fromGermanyandcompleted my medical school abroad, I am a US Green Card holder and do not need any visa assistance. SECTION II: T MINUS TWO YEARS CAREER AND LIFE PLANNING GUIDEBOOK FOR MEDICAL RESIDENTS 210