resume

Hi, I can't find much information on the web about how you should do your resume for MPH programs. I imagine it differs from a resume you would create for a job. Does anyone have tips, advice, resources or sample resume I could take a look at? Thanks!

I am a Canadian student applying American medical schools. AMCAS cGPA = 3.93 sGPA = 3.91 MCAT = 515 (94%) (PC 129/CARS 128/BIO 130/PS 128) Work/Activities: One summer of research International volunteer medical trip Have worked in a radiology and endocrinology...

List only items that will captivate the reader The Qualifications Summary section of the resume is, in theory, the first section of the document that the reviewer will read: it sits at the very top after the applicant’s name and contact details, exactly where the eye is naturally drawn...

Hi, My professor asked me resume and PS but I do not have things to write on resume other than school, major, shadowing and volunteer. Is it normal problem that pre-dental student faced to? I already looked up many template of CV and resume and I feel I need to write some more information. Is...

Hello all, I was just wondering for some tips on how to improve my resume. Here is what I have so far. 1. I have worked in one medical office for 2 1/2 years and am now currently working in another. 2. I have volunteered for over two years in a hospital. 3. My GPA is 3.7 and I am still...

Hello everybody! I am a 28 year old and thinking about applying to medical school. I wanted to become a doctor in highschool but I did not do as well as I hope in undergrad and thought that I should become more realistic and settle as a medical technologist. But after working for 4 years, I know...

Hi. I am currently ending my second year of residency and will be looking for a post-residency job soon. I was wondering if, as potential employers, there are certain things you look for in a CV and certain things that aren't as important for us to include. Any help you could afford would...

Hello everyone :) (This is going to be a long post but please take time to read) So I am a sophomore at the College of Saint Benedicts (a small well known private school) and I am biology major and pre-optometry. My course load at this school is extremely rigorous, so my GPA is currently 3.0...

Hi, I am a freshman, planning on applying to med school after my junior year so that I do not take a gap year, ideally. Right now, I am involved with several volunteer-based clubs at my university, but looking forward, I would like to get any advice on how/when to gain clinical experience such...

I was prepared to go into dental school come this fall but things took a turn for the worse in my life. Now I'm back in the trenches, so to speak. I've already done a master's program and have no intention of doing any more post-bacc stuff. I've got a job lined up as a dental assistant and...

Don't add fluff to your resume. People can tell. All medical schools require a resume or curriculum vitae as part of the application. While you can look up templates for a resume online, there are a few pointers you should keep in mind. 1. Keep it clean and easy to read. The purpose of a...

Hello, I'm at the University of Oregon right now and currently enrolled in the Honors College. However, I don't really like the Honors College and would rather double major in something that I do like (which would be economics). Does having "Honors College" on your resume and transcript matter...

Don’t hesitate to include all of your involvement on sports teams. This blog is part of a series of tips about visiting medical schools. One of the best ways that you can set yourself apart as an applicant is to visit as many medical schools as you can before and during the application...

A few pharmacy schools are requesting I attach my resume along with the supplemental application. Can I get some advice in regards to what I should add/remove? My resume I used when I applied for a pharmacy tech position includes my PCAT score, relevant coursework, address and other contact...

Before starting your resume, learn as much as possible about the school you’re applying to. Need advice on how to make your “greatest hits” shine? Looking for ways to grab the adcom’s attention with a resume that highlights your academic prowess, professional strengths, leadership skills, and...

Hi all, This may seem like a silly question but what exactly is the point of the experiences section of OTCAS? It seems to me like a lot of the content you would include in a CV that you provide to the schools. If schools require a CV, should your experiences section include different...

Hello Everyone! Quick question on the OTCAS application; Is it necessary to type in all the extra curricular activities? I have them set up on my resume already, but should I plug them in again? Thank you in advance! :)