Abstract

With competition for medical posts at an all-time high, it is vital that your Medical CV stands out over those of your fellow applicants. This comprehensive, unique and easy-to-read guide has been written with this in mind to help prospective medical students, current medical students and doctors of all grades prepare a Medical CV of the highest quality. Whether you are applying to medical school, currently completing your medical degree or are a doctor progressing through your career (foundation doctor, specialty trainee in general practice, surgery or medicine, GP career grade or Consultant) this guide includes specific guidance for applicants at every level. This time-saving and detailed publication explains what selection panels are looking for when reviewing applications at all levels, discusses how to structure your Medical CV to ensure you stand out for the right reasons and explores what information to include, and what not to include, in your CV. The book discusses what to consider when maintaining a portfolio at every step of your career, including for revalidation and relicensing purposes. Examples of high quality CVs are included in the book to illustrate the standards which are required. This unique guide shows you how to prepare your CV for every step of your medical career from pre-Medical School right through to Consultant level. This book will be of value to doctors throughout their careers as they strive to ensure they secure their first choice post every time.