BLS & ACLS: How do they look in my CV?

[rox]

I know that many programs offer those AHA-accredited courses for free during orientation, but some of us here would really need every edge...So do you recommend to take them in advance?

Would it look better if I take them in the states vs some foreign country?

I would appreciate if you could also comment on ATLS as well. Thanks

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[Winged Scapula]

Do not take them to bolster your CV; it won't help.

As for taking them abroad, if you decide to, I would encourage you to make sure the courses (including ATLS) are actually the AHA courses. Hospitals may require that as certification rather than what may be offered abroad.

 

[rox]

Do not take them to bolster your CV; it won't help.

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As for taking them abroad, if you decide to, I would encourage you to make sure the courses (including ATLS) are actually the AHA courses.

I'm sure the BLS and ACLS here are the same AHA-certified courses. ATLS is certified by the American College of Surgeons though, isn't it?

Thanks.

 

[elwademd]

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to be clear, winged is stating that it won't improve your application. it will help you with patient care of course.

so, take it to further your knowledge. but don't take it if you're only interested in doing it to "bolster" your application. it will not make you any more competitive.

 

[rox]

Thanks elwademd for the emphasis. I will certainlly consider it for my own benefit.

 

[Doowai]

When I took ACLS there were alot of residents from various specialties taking it. There was a neurosurgery resident, 2 or 3rd year. Anyway he was kind of a legend there for having put a hot set of paddles to his chest on a dare and giving himself a jolt. He had scars on his chest and apparently had set his shirt on fire. A girl in my PGY1 class was an underclassman to him, and said it was a double dog dare ... not just a regular dare. So how could you say no to that.

 

[Winged Scapula]

to be clear, winged is stating that it won't improve your application. it will help you with patient care of course.

so, take it to further your knowledge. but don't take it if you're only interested in doing it to "bolster" your application. it will not make you any more competitive.

Thank you for the clarification. That is exactly what I meant.

ATLS is a College of Surgeons course:http://www.facs.org/trauma/atls/index.html

Be aware that these certifications do expire and have to be recertified. ATLS is good for 4 years and ACLS for 2 years.

Only other potential advantage: if you are certified before residency orientation you can take those days off and relax!😀

 

[rox]

Only other potential advantage: if you are certified before residency orientation you can take those days off and relax!😀

Can't think of a better advantage 🙂