Private Practice
Highlight leadership, communication, and management experience. Focus on practical skills and achievements relevant to the specific role.
Academic Careers
Emphasize research, publications, and teaching experience. Include detailed information about your academic contributions and specializations.
Essential CV Sections
Contact Information
Include full name, address, phone, email, and professional web presence. Citizenship and visa status should be included only if to your advantage or is requested.
Education
List in reverse chronological order, including school, degree, and graduation date. (Do not include High School) Include organization name, location, specialty, and leadership roles (if applicable); Board Certification, Specialty, and States Where Licensed: Exclude license numbers or exam scores, list provisional/permanent licenses and board certification/eligibility (e.g., awaiting results, board-eligible);
Professional Experience
Include relevant medical or diverse experience with position, organization name and location, dates of employment, and duties; consider separate sections for “Publications” and “Presentations and Posters”, and avoid listing non-peer-reviewed publications under headings implying peer
Showcasing Your Achievements
Publications & Presentations
List in chronological order with complete citations. Include PMID if available and “in press” articles.
Research
Detail funded projects, including source and amount. Mention current projects and collaborators.
Teaching
Highlight teaching experience, topics, and audience. Emphasize for academic positions.
Professional Development
Certifications & Licenses
Include board certifications, state licenses, and eligibility status.
Training Courses
List relevant courses that add value, excluding exam preparation.
Professional Awards
Detail organizations, years of membership, and leadership positions.