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How to Write a Physician CV
Define CV
CV vs. Resume
Why is a CV necessary?
Customizing CV for specific job
Characteristics of an effective CV
How to Write a Physician CV
1
What is a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Document describing all your relevant
experience & education.
• Pertaining to a specific job or jobs you have had.
• You can send it directly to the medical
organization.
• Or you can have it sent on your behalf from an
agency.
• Think of your CV as the canvas an artist paints
on, you are creating a vision of who you are and
the value you bring.
How to Write a Physician CV
2
How is your CV Different from a Resume
Generally speaking a resume is more informal (1-2 pages)
The CV is more formal and structured with no page limit.
The more jobs, experience, publications, etc. the longer the CV.
Some key factors since a CV can be several pages:
• Make sure it flows and each section bridges into the next.
• Maintain their interest by bringing out your value.
How to Write a Physician CV
3
Why is a CV Necessary
First
opportunity
to make a
positive
impression.
You need
one CV
even at the
most basic job
level.
Potential
employer
gets a sense
of your
background.
The quality
of your
preparation is
key to making
it stand-out.
You will
not get an
interview
without
one.
How to Write a Physician CV
4
Using the Same CV for more than
One Opportunity
• If you are applying for the same type of job.
• CV should remain the same for all desired opportunities.
• Undecided about type of opportunity customize the objective.
• Remember the CV builds the foundation of who you are.
Getting the interview will give you the opportunity to position your
objective and how it meets the expectations of the job.
How to Write a Physician CV
5
What are the Characteristics of
an Effective CV
CV needs to well
organized and
easy to follow
employment
history.
If there are gaps
they need to be
explained but
keep short to
the point.
Make sure each
day is accounted
for and there are
no gaps.
If you do not
account for gaps
will reduce your
invites to
interviews.
How to Write a Physician CV
5
What are the Major Parts of a CV
Contact Information
• Current mailing address and mailing address.
• Specify when you and how you can be contacted.
Objective
• Clearly state what type of opportunity you are seeking.
• What unique qualities you bring that add value.
How to Write a Physician CV
Training and Education – names and addresses and dates of:
• Fellowship (physicians)
• Residency (physicians)
• Medical school or other continued university education.
• Undergraduate college/university.
How to Write a Physician CV
Practical Experience – names and addresses and dates of:
• Current Opportunity and the reason for making the change.
• Previous opportunity and the reason for changing jobs.
• Previous opportunity before that and reason for changing jobs.
• Just keep going down the list of employment opportunities.
How to Write a Physician CV
Certification
• Specify each specialty/skill and date certified.
Licensure
• List each state you have both active and inactive licenses.
Awards & Special Honors
Hobbies
References
• List 3-5 names with titles-addresses-phone numbers-e-mail addresses.
How to Write a Physician CV
• Be proactive in developing your CV.
• The CV needs to flow in chronological order.
• Simplify your CV in making it clear and concise.
• Account for any job gaps in your career.
• Ask permission from referrals to use their name as a reference.
• Coach your referrals so they understand your objectives.
• Proofread and spell check before sending.
• Get feedback from other hiring experts in the health care
industry.
• Have a follow-up strategy on each CV sent out.
How to Write a Physician CV
CV Tips NOT to Do
• Don’t use unprofessional fonts.
• Don’t List experience that is not professional or
relevant.
• Don’t send low-quality copies.
• Don’t send a mass amount of CV’s out that make
it impossible to follow-up on
How to Write a Physician CV
Want More?
Go to www.aimresourcelibrary.com and Search for the respective Resource #
ST-14
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with Quality Cover Letters
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Curriculum Vitae
Creating and Using an
Elevator Speech
S-03
S-02
Sample CV
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Sample Cover Letter
S-09
Sample Elevator Speech
How to Write a Physician CV
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Phone Number
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