General Guidelines

• Always use a consistent format in terms of font, spacing and verbage usage.
• Bullet key points or accomplishments under each main job heading - this will help with readability and make your accomplishments stand out.
• White Space is not to be completly avoided. It should be used to avoid clutter.
• Number each page and include your name with each page.
• There should be no gaps in your timeline. If there are, do you best to consisely explain them.
• Use a professional type, such as Times New Roman - The font should be readable – No smaller than 10 and no larger than 14.
• Make Sure All Information is Truthful and Accurate to the best of your ability.
• Proof Read, Proof Read, Proof Read - have it reviewed by someone else.

Your CV will act as your application for the position and all good applications should consist of the following items generally in this order:

1. Cover Letter

2. Objective Statement (Optional, but Recommended)

3. Clinical / Practice Experience

(Most Recent is always listed 1st) This information should make up the bulk of the CV and each position should contain the following items:
• Location
• Duration
• Type of Practice
• Hospital Affiliations
• Special Privileges/ Procedures




4. Education

(Most Recent First – Include Name, Location, Degree(s), and Dates) - This should be as detailed as possible:
• Medical School
• Any other Graduate Degrees
• Undergraduate
• Post Graduate Medical Training (Type, Location, Dates)
• Fellowship
• Residency
• Internship




5. Additional Pertinant Information:

• Board Status (If Eligible Provide Detail)
• Exams Taken
• Professional Organizations
• Honors and Publications
• Personal Information
• Marital Status, Spouse Name and Occupation
• Children (Optional to Provide Names and Ages)
• Hobbies, Interests




6. References

Do not necessarily need to accompany your CV initially but be prepared to provide this document.

Four Professional References is a good number to provide - Include Current Phone Numbers and Positions.

Make Certain All References Are Aware You Are Listing Them.