Curriculum Vitae / Resume

The terminology "Curriculum Vitae / CV" and "Resume are not the same. You can read more about that here ("The difference between a CV vs a resume explained" by Michael Tomaszewski). For the purposes of this website the terms may be used universally, but when titling your document to send out, make sure it is labeled as a "Curriculum Vitale" or "CV."

​One of the best CVs I have seen is the one found HERE by Dr. Adam Perler, DPM. I often use this as an example to residents how to arrange a resume. Even mine is done this way. An example of my CV can be found HERE.​ A simple GOOGLE SEARCH will produce templates to use a framework if you are unsure how to start the process/layout.
Both the Curriculum Vitae and Resume should...
» Tailored for the specific job applying for
» Represent you as best qualified candidate
» Used to get you an interview
» Do not typically include personal interests

However, they do differ in that...

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • “Course of Life” (Latin)
  • Emphasizes  academic credentials, accomplishments
  • For: academia, medical
  • Length via experience(s)
    • Education
    • Publications, posters, ppts
    • “Detailed”

Resume

  • “Summary” (French)
  • Emphasizes skills
  • For: industry, public sector
  • Length ~ 2 pages per experience
    • Lead with industry experience

Curriculum Vitae - The Construction

  • Header
    • Name, address, phone, email (MATCHES COVER LETTER!)
  • Employment
    • Likely blank/omit, unless you are applying for a new DPM jobs.
    • Previously medical-related employment would be relevant here
  • Education
    • ​Undergrad - degree, graduation date; special accolades
    • Graduate / DPM school - degree, graduation date; special accolades
  • Residency (Fellowship) Training
    • Name, Year/Matriculation Year, Location, Type (PMSR/RRA)
    • 2-3 bullet points of program highlights
  • DPM Licensure* (w/ dates)
    • State (Current / Pending)
    • NPI, DEA (?)
  • Advanced Training/Workshops
    • “Hands-on”, certificate
    • AO/AOFAS, Scopes. ACFAS Workshops, Corporate Workshops
  • Research Projects / Posters
  • Publications
  • Professional Development
    • –“Hands-off” items
    • –APMA, ACFAS, PPMA/Goldfarb, Local lectures (legitimate/authorized ones)
  • MISC
    • Previous Employment (?)
    • Professional Interests
    • Personal Interests
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  • To or Not To Include:
    • Photo
      • Debated, but most employment articles online, especially in the medical field, recommend not including this. I personally discourage it when reviewing CVs.
    • ​Personal Interests
      • Debated; okay (talking points)
    • References (see below)
      • Keep separate
      • “Professional references. by request”

Professional / Personal References

These will be needed at some point. While putting your CV together, you should (a) target and identify the references you want to use and get their approval to be contacted so they are prepared, (b) create a separate "references" sheet with the doctors name, titles, relationship to you, office address, phone/fax, and email address to make it a one stop page for your prospective employer to contact. 

​Once you have a CV out and a dialogue going with a prospective employer, give your references a "heads-up" that someone may be contacting them through phone/fax/email to discuss you or send a form to fill out about you.

Consider who to use…
  • Residency / Fellowship Director
  • Attending you are close with
  • Outside DPM references
  • Old job, related to the field of medicine
  • Co-resident
  • NOT family

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