Resume or CV?

[studiene]

Okay so I don't know all that much about the AMCAS application process, but from what I've read and heard, there are X number slots to list our most important activities throughout undergrad on the actual application. Because of this, do we need to upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) anywhere, like we do our personal statement? If so, what do medical schools prefer?

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[libertyyne]

Okay so I don't know all that much about the AMCAS application process, but from what I've read and heard, there are X number slots to list our most important activities throughout undergrad on the actual application. Because of this, do we need to upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) anywhere, like we do our personal statement? If so, what do medical schools prefer?

No. Some schools annoyingly ask for this on their secondary.

 

[studiene]

No. Some schools annoyingly ask for this on their secondary.

They ask for a resume or CV or either one?

 

[libertyyne]

They ask for a resume or CV or either one?

They ask for either or, I wouldnt worry about it too much right now.

 

[JJRousseau]

You should be keeping a running CV irrespective of this process. It will be useful to have for any research or other academic positions for which you apply. And taking a CV and trimming it down to a resume is much easier than writing a resume from scratch. Finally, the activities are easier to complete with your complete CV open in another window.


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[koolkid596243]

No, you will NOT upload a CV anywhere on the AMCAS at all. However, you will sometimes have to send schools a copy of your "CV" in the secondary portion. Thus, you should definitely have a CV handy. CVs are considered much more valid than are resumes for medical schools, so I think definitely opt for a CV - not a resume.


Moreover, having the CV really helped me when I was making the experiences section on my AMCAS. If you want an idea of what a CV should look like, feel free to message me and I can send you a copy of my mine!