RITE exam score on CV?

[Lotuseater]

Does anyone put this score on their CV? Do fellowship directors ask for it at interviews?

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[danielmd06]

I wouldn't include it on your CV.

No one will care about the score beyond your program director. And he/she only cares so far as it reflects upon them.

It will possibly be a helpful factor in your faculty recommendation letters which will carry far more weight than this test anyway...

 

[typhoonegator]

Dear god no. Leave it off the CV.

 

[Lotuseater]

I was thinking about putting it on to the CV at least for the faculty recommendation letters. I need all the positive attributes I can muster!

 

[BlackFrancis33]

Does anyone put this score on their CV? Do fellowship directors ask for it at interviews?

Due to my contrarian nature, I will make an opposing argument. First, CV inflation reaches ridiculous proportions in Academia. We are not taught how to sell ourselves and your CV is no time to be modest. Try and provide the best yet honest account of your career to date. Nobody else is going to sell YOU as well as YOU.

You will provide your USMLE scores, at least the RITE is a neurology test. However, I would only put your RITE scores on your CV if they are particularly outstanding, 90th%ile amongst all examinees or something. Average to above average scores on a CV would make me think that you have nothing else to offer. Be prepared to answer questions about your scores and why you included them on your CV at interviews.

This is not a commentary on the merits of the RITE or its role in evaluating residents. I don't think it is unreasonable to put your RITE scores on your CV. In my opinion, no one is going to hold an excellent score against you. If the rest of your application stinks, it likely will not make any difference.