Matching into residency in your desired specialty at your top choice program is a competitive process. You're trying so hard to pass your classes and get good evaluations from clinical preceptors, so it's no wonder you feel overwhelmed trying to get leadership positions and research experience to strengthen your application. Writing a personal statement is in the back of your mind, and chances are you haven't made substantial updates to your CV since you started medical school (or even opened it up at all).

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Here's the secret to maximizing your success throughout your medical education journey: marketing yourself well.

 

Think about this. A strong CV/resume going into medical school sets you up for pursuing opportunities like serving in leadership roles, finding research mentors, and applying to away rotations. Those opportunities help further strengthen your CV with high-quality experiences that make you stand out when applying to residency (and beyond). You can't do anything about what experiences you already have (or don't have), but there is still so much you can do now to market yourself better to work on pursuing new experiences to add to your CV.

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A CV isn’t just a formality—it’s your foundation.

 

When done right, your CV can open doors before you apply to residency. It helps you to

• Secure competitive away rotations

• Connect with research mentors

• Land leadership positions

• Strengthen letters of recommendation and your ERAS application

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You may have struggled with writing a strong CV in the past and may have even felt like you wasted money having someone edit it for you. You're not alone in this; most medical schools are not teaching these skills and the ones that are teaching professional development often use frameworks that aren't specific to the field of medicine. It's a common, but luckily avoidable, pitfall to have a subpar CV.

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An improved CV will significantly enhance your chances of standing out to secure competitive away rotations in your chosen specialty and hospital system. Your CV can be crafted to standout and showcase academic achievements and relevant experiences that paint a fuller picture of who you are to programs.

 

Let's look at an example: orthopedic surgery, one of the most competitive specialties. A study shows that completing an away rotation increases your chances of matching at the institution you rotated at by 50%. If you want the best chance of achieving one of these coveted positions, it is essential to optimize your CV.

 

A polished CV conveys your passion and readiness for the rigors of your rotations. It's not just about fourth year away rotations either; a strong CV will set you apart when submitting it for research and leadership opportunities, letters of recommendation, chair letters, and ERAS applications.

 

This masterclass will give you the tools to craft a strong, competitive CV specifically for medical students, whether you're starting from a blank page or a full draft. Here you will gain the benefit of my extensive CV development experience and learn what it required to take your resume to the next level. ​​

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Features of the masterclass

• Access to my exclusive CV template that let's you get started instantly and takes the guesswork out of formatting

• Microsoft Word tips & tricks and overview of how to use the template in under 20 minutes

• Step-by-step videos walking through each CV section

• 7 modules in total, each with 2 video lessons (under 2 hours of video content without the fluff!)

• Limited time offer: 25% off one-on-one services to get your completed CV reviewed (potential value greater than the cost of the course!)