Curriculum Vitae

A Curriculum Vitae or “CV” is used primarily when applying for academic, education, scientific or research positions. It is also applicable when applying for fellowships or grants. Curriculum Vitae means “course of one’s life” and is a document used to outline academic and research experiences. The CV may include additional information in the areas of work experience, clinical experience, publications, certifications/licensure and presentations/teaching. The CV should be printed on professional watermarked conservative paper and one to three pages at length.

Simply, the CV is a marketing tool. The CV should resonate with the Residency Program. We advise our CHM students to carry a personalized CV to all residency interviews. Remember, a professionally presentable CV can help distinguish the CHM medical student from another competitive candidate applying to the same Residency program.

CV Tips

Great Tips for Composing a Resonating CV




Sample Headings

Choose a Variety of Headings & Combining Categories




Sample CV

Structural & Format Options

Other CV Resources

Tysinger, James W. Résumés and Personal Statements for Health Professionals. Tucson, AZ: Galen Press Ltd., 1999.

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