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 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 strong 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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One of the most common, and avoidable, pitfalls when starting away rotations is a subpar resume/CV. Chances are your CV, like many others, could use some work. ​​

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

 

For example, in 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 is conveys a your passion and readiness for the rigors of your rotations. Furthermore, it will give you a leg up when submitting it for research and leadership opportunities, letters of recommendation, chair letters, and ERAS applications. I can give you the tools to get there with my CV masterclass. Here you will gain the benefit of my extensive resume development experience and learn what it required to take your resume to the next level. 

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