{"id":462,"date":"2018-01-24T21:51:40","date_gmt":"2018-01-24T21:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osteopathic.org\/?page_id=462"},"modified":"2019-07-02T09:04:13","modified_gmt":"2019-07-02T14:04:13","slug":"cv-personal-statement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/osteopathic.org\/students\/preparing-for-residency\/cv-personal-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"CV &amp; Personal Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your curriculum vitae (CV) and personal statement can tell a residency admission committee member a lot about you. This is your chance to highlight the unique skills and attributes that set you apart from other candidates. Check out these helpful tips to take your CV and personal statement to the next level.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading\">Crafting a CV<\/h3>\n<p>Unlike a resume, which is typically capped at 1-2 pages, your CV can be as long as needed. Include your name and contact info at the top of the first page and be sure to spellcheck and proofread your CV thoroughly.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/studentdo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA)<\/a> recommends starting your CV early in your med school career and keeping the 5 C\u2019s top of mind: Your CV should be clear, concise, complete, consistent and current. Here are SOMA\u2019s suggestions for getting started:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, choose a resume template.<\/li>\n<li>Create sections for topics like education, health care experience, leadership, research, certifications, awards or recognition you\u2019ve received, volunteer work, professional memberships, and language fluency. Avoid acronyms.<\/li>\n<li>Organize your CV in reverse chronological order, using action verbs to lead off each description. Start with the most impressive aspect of each role or activity.<\/li>\n<li>Be sure not to include your birthday, race, social security number, political or religious views, or marital status.<\/li>\n<li>Once you\u2019ve completed your CV, ask your adviser and at least one other person to look it over and provide feedback.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Personal Statement<\/h3>\n<p class=\"header\">Think of your personal statement as a movie trailer. How can you craft your story so it grabs readers&#8217; attention, sells your skills and lands you interviews at your top-choice programs? Here\u2019s what experts recommend:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"header\">Start working on your personal statement early. If you can, ask several resident physicians and attending physicians to review it and offer comments.<\/li>\n<li class=\"header\">Don\u2019t try to tell your entire story in your personal statement. Instead, focus on what makes you a one-of-a-kind candidate and how your unique experiences will help you succeed in the residency programs you\u2019re pursuing. At interviews, you can introduce yourself in greater detail.<\/li>\n<li class=\"header\">Each anecdote should show you becoming a better, stronger or more compassionate clinician, even if you\u2019re discussing a difficult experience. If you can\u2019t find a positive angle, you\u2019re better off omitting the story. Try to show off the qualities that will make you an asset to your program, like curiosity, humility, eagerness to learn and being a team player.<\/li>\n<li>Just like with your CV, be careful not to exaggerate or overstate your roles and experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more suggestions, check out The DO\u2019s tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/thedo.osteopathic.org\/tag\/personal-statements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">writing a winning personal statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your curriculum vitae (CV) and personal statement can tell a residency admission committee member a lot about you. This is your chance to highlight the unique skills and attributes that set you apart from other candidates. Check out these helpful tips to take your CV and personal statement to the next level. 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