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Preparing Your Curriculum Vitae

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Maintaining effective documentation of your academic history and achievements is critical to success in academic medicine. The following tools and techniques offered by the Group on Faculty Affairs can help you prepare a portfolio that highlights your unique qualifications:

• Create My CV  is a template to craft your CV.
• Tips and Strategies  on how to make the best impression;
• Teaching Portfolio  explains what should be included when showcasing your teaching efforts; and
• Biographical Sketches, Statements, and Executive Summaries  includes information about your biographical statement and links to the NIH Biosketch form and examples. It also addresses the "Executive Summary," a powerful tool to highlight your qualifications in ways that one's CV often does not.

Key points to keep in mind

Follow your institution's guidelines for your internal CV, the CV you submit with promotion and tenure materials.

• Be proactive in creating your external CVs, biographical statements, and executive summary;
• Create a teaching portfolio; and
• Develop a system that works for you to facilitate updating your package.

Curriculum Vitae - Tips and Strategies

Teaching portfolio, biographical sketches, statements, and executive summaries, create your cv.

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Medical School Resume: A Guide for Premeds

Featured Expert: Dr. Deepa Bhat, MD

In this blog, you will learn what the purpose of a medical school resume is, what to include in your resume, and how to create a perfect resume to make your medical school application stand out . Finally, you will get to read an outstanding example of a medical school resume!

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What is a medical school resume.

A medical school resume is a concise summary of your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, research experience, and work history, tailored to highlight your qualifications and potential as a candidate for medical school. It serves to present a comprehensive snapshot of your personal and professional development relevant to pursuing a career in medicine.

And although it's not required by many of the medical programs in the US and Canada, a well-crafted medical school resume can be a great way to demonstrate your accomplishments and stand out from the crowd by showcasing your relevant experiences. It’s always recommended that you check our each of your prospective school’s application timeline and medical school requirements prior to starting your medical school resume.

If the thought of preparing a medical school resume strikes you as daunting, don’t worry, you’re not alone! Working with an academic advisor with years of experience helping students craft stellar application materials may be worth considering. Take it from our former student, Lily:

“I met with Dr. John Atytalla today and he was phenomenal at going over my activities and experiences resume. We talked about what I had written so far, as well as how to best showcase my strengths as an applicant. Coming into the session, I felt nervous and overwhelmed by the process, but he assuaged my fears and made the whole process seem so much more manageable. “ – Lily, Former BeMo Student

Because medical school resumes aren’t always a mandatory application component, many students often wonder if admissions committees review each resume they receive; and the answer is, probably not. There are thousands.

However, most admissions committees will scan your resume, looking for something that may catch their attention, while taking a closer look at your  medical school personal statement ,  AMCAS Work and Activities , and other application components.

Some schools may even use automated systems to sort through the resumes, searching for certain keywords within the text that will pre-qualify the curriculum vitae or resume for further review.

That means you must be very strategic in the keywords you use for subheadings and titles, knowing exactly what is expected of you.

Here are a few examples of keywords to include in your medical school resume:

• Community Service
• Internships

Some sections of your resume are not ‘must haves’ whereas others are extremely vital.

No matter how confident you are in your final copy, we strongly recommend that you have an expert, or at the very least, someone with experience, review your medical school resume. If you need assistance, BeMo is happy to help you, just like we’ve helped thousands of others:

“The review of my resume was very detailed with lots of helpful suggestion. Despite having many corrections, it only encouraged me to try again and do more. I definitely recommend that you have a Bemo expert take a look at your resume before submitting.” – Mo, Former BeMo Student.

Now, let’s look at the information you must include in your medical school resume and how to organize it in different sections.

Formatting Your Medical School Resume

Here are some tips for formatting your medical school resume:

Just like with other medical school application components, you must ensure that your resume does not have any grammatical errors or punctuation mistakes. "}]">

Finally, save your resume as a PDF to ensure readability and that the format won’t change when opened in a different computer.

Medical School Resume Sample and Template

The following sample demonstrates which sections and types of experiences you may include in your own resume. Pay close attention to actionable verbs and keywords used by the writer.

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Download our Medical School Resume Template and fill out the sections with the corresponding information to build your own.

Sample medical school resume.

JOHNNY JOHNSON

1111 Boul Rene-Levesque, Montreal, Quebec, H3G 0B8

(514) 8905-5760 | [email protected]

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: HONORS BIOLOGY 2010 - 2014

McGill University, Montreal, QC

GPA: 3.95/4.0; Dean’s Honor List Sciences Graduate

WORK AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER May 2012 - Aug 2014

Vogel Lab-McGill University, Montreal, Quebec

• Honors research project investigating the dynamic localization of Kar9 on the mitotic spindle
• Undergraduate research looking at Kar9 as a reporter of spindle assembly
• Awarded three consecutive Summer research grants to study the Spindle Pole Bodies role in influencing microtubule behavior project through long range signaling

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT Oct 2011 - Apr 2012

• Assisted graduate students with carrying wet-lab work including protein purification and strain preparation
• Trained on the confocal microscope and gained experience coding with MATLAB

CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

Department of Psychiatry-McGill University, Montreal, Quebec

• Conducted medical chart reviews and data mining

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

• Poster Presentation: Johnson, J. (2015, Aug 28) Age dependent symmetry breaking of Kar9. Poster session presented at the 5th Annual Symposium of the Cellular Dynamics of Macromolecular Complexes Program, Montreal, Canada.

SOCCER COACH Sep 2016 - May 2017

McGill Intramurals, Montreal, Quebec

• Founded, organized, and coached the McGill Biology Student Union’s soccer team (Socceromyces) for 2 years
• Organized and coached the McGill Medicine intramural soccer team during the first year of medical school

HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER October 2014 - May 2016

McGill University Health Center- Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec

• Friendly visitor in the dialysis unit and orthopedics unit
• Emergency room volunteer: portered patients to and from imaging and prepared stretchers

ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

Academic awards.

First Class Honors in Biology 2014

• Awarded to students graduating with a GPA of 3.75 or higher and having successfully completed the Honors program.

Dean’s Honors List Graduate – Bachelor of Science (Graduating Student) 2014

• This distinction is conferred upon no more than the top 10% of graduating students in each faculty based on cGPA

Science Undergraduate Research Award May 2014 - Aug 2014

• Awarded for 16 weeks of full-time research and development activity under the supervision of a McGill science professor.

NSERC Cellular Dynamics of Macromolecular Complexes Undergraduate Fellowship May 2013 - Aug 2013

• NSERC CDMC Undergraduate Research Fellowship was part of the NSERC CREATE program.

NSERC Cellular Dynamics of Macromolecular Complexes Undergraduate Fellowship May 2012 - Aug 2012

Advisory Board Scholarship in Science 2012

• Awarded by the Faculty of Science Scholarships on the basis of high academic standing.

Dean’s Honors List Graduate – Bachelor of Science (Continuing Student) 2012

• This distinction is conferred upon no more than the top 10% of students. Continuing students are named to the list based on the combined GPAs for the Fall and Winter terms.

NON-ACADEMIC AWARDS

McGill Science Undergraduate Society’s (SUS) award for best new initiative of the year 2014

• Non-monetary award presented at the SUS appreciation night to recognize the best new initiative among the different science departments for that year

McGill Science Undergraduate Society’s (SUS) award for best event of the year 2013

• Non-monetary award presented at the SUS appreciation night to recognize the best event among the different science departments for that year

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

PRESIDENT May 2013 - August 2014

The McGill Biology Student Union, Montreal, Quebec

• Represented the undergraduate biology student body during the departmental general council meetings
• Coordinated and supervised the affairs of the McGill Biology Student Union
• Managed a budget of $40,000
• Implemented a locker and study space renewal initiative; awarded the Science Society’s best new initiative award

VICE PRESIDENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS Sept 2011 - April 2012

• Organized information sessions and networking events
• Organized the biology note taking club
• Organized the department’s first career symposium; awarded the Science Society’s best event of the year

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

• Self-Sustainability – Including wood working and gardening, mainly using a homemade hydroponic system to maximize produce yield
• Soccer – Multiple seasons organizing, coaching, and playing for university intramural soccer teams
• English and Arabic (Fluent written and spoken)
• French (Advanced intermediate written and spoken)

No. Not all medical schools require a resume as part of the application documents. However, a well-crafted medical school resume can be a great way to demonstrate your uniqueness and stand out from the crowd, showcasing your relevant experiences.

If your school of choice does not require a medical school resume, you can simply submit your biographical information, educational background, and work experience through the application system you’re using.

First, they are looking for your educational background to see that you will be able to handle the medical school coursework. This can be demonstrated with your academic record, GPA, and MCAT score.

They also want to see all the relevant professional, clinical, and research experiences, including jobs, volunteer work, internships, and community involvement.

There are some must-have sections like your contact info, education, and experiences that you can't leave out. Other optional sections include a professional objective, skills and interests, teaching experience, research groups and publications. Do not include a cover letter. For your medical school application, you already have a personal statement and other essays that would replace the cover letter used for job applications.

You should at least include the following:

• The degree earned
• Major/minor
• School name and location
• Graduation year
• Achievements

If your science and cumulative GPA are lower than the  medical school GPA requirements  of your chosen schools, it will be difficult to convince the admissions committees that you are a strong candidate. However, there are a few things you can do to  get into medical school with a low GPA .

It’s impossible to have experiences in every section of the medical school resume. However, there are some activities you should prioritize if you want to attend medical school. Try to have some quality clinical and shadowing experiences, because they signal that you know what it takes to be a physician.

If you’re applying to programs that value medical research, make sure to gain some quality research experience before you apply. Additionally, demonstrate your versatility and interests outside of academia – this will help admissions committees understand your personality and character.

If your schools of choice require a medical school resume as part of the application, you must submit one. If not, you can choose to forgo this application component. A resume can really help you organize your timeline and show progress – something medical schools truly value.

Yes. It is a good idea to have this document with you during the interview.

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Medical student CV examples

As a medical student, you need a CV which cuts through the competition to enable you to secure the next role in a worthwhile, inspiring career.

A medical student CV must encompass the wide base of skills, aptitudes and experience that you already have, delivered in the way that will impress employers.

Included here are 2 medical student CV examples along with clear details and step-by-step instructions to create a CV that secures your next role in the exact direction you want to head.

Guide contents

• Medical Student CV examples
• Structuring and formatting your CV
• Writing your CV profile
• Detailing work experience
• Your education
• Skills required for your Medical Student CV

CV templates 

Medical Student CV example 1

Medical Student CV example 2

Unsure of what your Medical Student CV should look like?

Take a good look at the CV example above to get familiar with the structure, layout and format of a professional CV.

As you can see, it provides plenty of relevant information about the applicant but is still very easy to read, which will please busy recruiters.

Medical Student CV structure & format

The format and structure of your CV is important because it will determine how easy it is for recruiters and employers to read your CV.

If they can find the information they need quickly, they’ll be happy; but if they struggle, your application could be overlooked.

A simple and logical structure will always create a better reading experience than a complex structure, and with a few simple formatting tricks, you’ll be good to go. Check them out below:

Formatting Tips

• Length: Two sides of A4 makes for the perfect CV length , though one page is okay for less experienced applicants. This forces you to make sure that every single sentence adds value to your CV and ensures you avoid waffle.
• Readability: Make sure your CV is easy to read and looks professional by applying some simple formatting tricks. Bullet points are great for making large paragraphs more digestible, while formatting your headings with bold or coloured text will help the reader to find the information they need, with speed.
• Design: When it comes to CV design, it’s best to keep things simple and sleek. While elaborate designs certainly command attention, it’s not always for the right reasons! Readability is key, so whatever you choose to do, make sure you prioritise readability above everything.
• Avoid photos: If your CV has photos, images or profile pictures, hit the delete button. They’re not needed and won’t add any value to your applications.

Structuring your CV

For easy reading, write your CV to the following CV structure:

• Contact details – Make it easy for recruiters to get in touch with you by listing your contact details at the top of your CV.
• Profile – A short and snappy summary of your experience and skills, showcasing what makes you a good fit for the position.
• Work experience / career history – Note down all your work history, with your current position first, then working backwards.
• Education – A short list of your academic background and professional/vocational qualifications.
• Interest and hobbies – This is an optional section, which you can use to highlight any relevant hobbies or interests.

Now I’ll guide you through exactly what you should include in each CV section.

CV Contact Details

Tuck your contact details into the corner of your CV, so that they don’t take up too much space.

Stick to the basic details, such as:

• Mobile number
• Email address – It should sound professional, such as your full name.
• Location -Just write your rough location, rather than your full address.
• LinkedIn profile or portfolio URL – If you include these, ensure they’re sleek, professional and up-to-date.

Medical Student CV Profile

Your CV profile (or personal statement , if you’re an entry-level applicant) provides a brief overview of your skills, abilities and suitability for a position.

It’s ideal for busy recruiters and hiring managers, who don’t want to waste time reading unsuitable applications.

Think of it as your personal sales pitch. You’ve got just a few lines to sell yourself and prove you’re a great match for the job – make it count!

Tips for creating an impactful CV profile:

• Keep it brief: Recruiters are busy, so to ensure your profile is actually read, it’s best to keep it short and snappy. 3-5 punchy lines makes for the perfect profile.
• Tailor it: No matter how much time you put into your CV profile, it won’t impress if it’s irrelevant to the role you’re applying for. Before you start writing, make a list of the skills, knowledge and experience your target employer is looking for. Then, make sure to mention them in your CV profile and throughout the rest of your application.
• Don’t add an objective: Leave your career objectives or goals out of your profile. You only have limited space to work with, so they’re best suited to your cover letter .
• Avoid cliches: If your CV is riddled with clichès like “Dynamic thought-leader”, hit that delete button. Phrases like these are like a broken record to recruiters, who read them countless times per day. Hard facts, skills, knowledge and results are sure to yield far better results.

What to include in your Medical Student CV profile?

• Summary of experience: Recruiters will want to know what type of companies you’ve worked for, industries you have knowledge of, and the type of work you’ve carried out in the past, so give them a summary of this in your profile.
• Relevant skills: Highlight your skills which are most relevant to Medical Student jobs, to ensure that recruiters see your most in-demand skills as soon as they open your CV.
• Essential qualifications: Be sure to outline your relevant Medical Student qualifications, so that anyone reading the CV can instantly see you are qualified for the jobs you are applying to.

Quick tip: Remember to triple-check for spelling and grammar errors before hitting send. If you’re unsure, try using our quick-and-easy CV Builder for a quick and easy approach.

Core skills section

Underneath your profile, create a core skills section to make your most relevant skills jump off the page at readers.

It should be made up of 2-3 columns of bullet points of your relevant skills.

Before you do this, look over the job description and make a list of any specific skills, specialisms or knowledge required.

Then, make sure to use your findings in your list. This will paint you as the perfect match for the role.

Work experience/Career history

Next up is your work experience section, which is normally the longest part of your CV.

Start with your current (or most recent) job and work your way backwards through your experience.

Can’t fit all your roles? Allow more space for your recent career history and shorten down descriptions for your older roles.

Structuring your roles

Lengthy, unbroken chunks of text is a recruiters worst nightmare, but your work experience section can easily end up looking like that if you are not careful.

To avoid this, use my tried-and-tested 3-step structure, as illustrated below:

Provide a brief overview of the job as a whole, such as what the overriding purpose of your job was and what type of company you worked for.

“As a third year student on the 24-bed Haematology Ward of the fast-paced city hospital, I provide clinical assistance and supervised procedures for patients with haematological and oncology-related conditions.”

Key responsibilities

Use bullet points to detail the key responsibilities of your role, highlighting hard skills, software and knowledge wherever you can.

Keep them short and sharp to make them easily digestible by readers.

• Providing essential clinical care on the Haematology wards of the busy city hospital
• Working with patients with leukaemia, myeloma, lymphoma, sickle cell, and clotting disorders
• Applying a knowledge of bone marrow mechanisms and the haematopoietic stem cell cycle

Key achievements

Finish off by showcasing 1-3 key achievements made within the role.

This could be anything that had a positive effect on your company, clients or customers, such as saving time or money, receiving exemplary feedback or receiving an award.

• Providing correct diagnosis in 100% of all patient reviews, being personally commended by Doctor
• Finalising training for blood cultures and arterial blood gas sampling first in the training team
• Being commended by 6 patients on good doctor-patient relationship and explanation of treatments

Next up, you should list your education and qualifications.

This can include your formal qualifications (a degree, A-Levels and GCSEs), as well as sector-specific Medical Student qualifications and/or training.

While school leavers and recent grads should include a lot of detail here to make up for the lack of work experience, experienced candidates may benefit from a shorter education section, as your work experience section will be more important to recruiters.

Interests and hobbies

The hobbies and interests CV section isn’t mandatory, so don’t worry if you’re out of room by this point.

However, if you have an interesting hobby , or an interest that could make you seem more suitable for the role, then certainly think about adding.

Be careful what you include though… Only consider hobbies that exhibit skills that are required for roles as a Medical Student, or transferable workplace skills.

There is never any need to tell employers that you like to watch TV and eat out.

Essential skills for your Medical Student CV

Tailoring your CV to the roles you are applying for is key to success, so make sure to read through the job descriptions and tailor your skills accordingly.

However, commonly desired Medical student skills include:

• Medical knowledge – Concisely explain your speciality knowledge and experience gained so far e.g. trauma and orthopaedics, emergency medicine, pathology or surgery.
• Practical skills – List your practical skills obtained in clinical settings covering procedures and any required problem-solving when administering treatment or tests.
• Assessing and Planning – Demonstrate your skills in assessing patients, situations and clinical data and results, as well as planning courses of action.
• Sensitivity – Explain your interpersonal skills such as active listening, compassion and care when undertaking patient consultations and physical examinations.
• Organisation – Detail a commitment to organisation, software and IT use, accurate documentation and record keeping, as well outstanding time management.

Writing your Medical Student CV

Creating a strong Medical Student CV requires a blend of punchy content, considered structure and format, and heavy tailoring.

By creating a punchy profile and core skills list, you’ll be able to hook recruiter’s attention and ensure your CV gets read.

Remember that research and relevance is the key to a good CV, so research your target roles before you start writing and pack your CV with relevant skills.

Best of luck with your next application!

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The curriculum vitae (Latin for "the course of life") is the document that replaces the resume in a medical student’s professional life. The CV is appropriate for academic or medical careers and is far more comprehensive than a resume. A CV elaborates on education and includes a comprehensive listing of professional history.

As a medical student, the CV includes information no older than graduate and/or undergraduate education. As a student progresses to fellowship, the CV would then include information no older than medical school data. The medical school data will then remain on the CV for the rest of the student’s professional career.

Current medical students can find some excellent examples of CV formats on the Careers in Medicine website or in select examples below.

• First Sample CV
• Second Sample CV
• Third Sample CV
• Fourth Sample CV
• Fifth Sample CV

The prudent medical student will begin compiling a CV in the first year of medical school. The document should include all undergraduate and graduate education, educational honors, relevant publications and research, relevant work and volunteer experience, and personal information the student wishes to share. Non-traditional students will also need to account for all time between undergraduate and/or graduate school and the time medical school began. All time gaps must be accounted for.

Students are encouraged to compile their CV in the first year of medical school and continue to update activities and honors as they progress. This will prepare the student not only for applying to residency programs during the fourth year but will also allow them to quickly apply for scholarships and research grants throughout medical school. The CV will be useful and necessary throughout one’s professional career.

Here are some tips that are standard for most situations:

• All entries should be in reverse chronological order.
• The reader’s eye should always fall naturally to the most recent activity in each category.
• A common error is inconsistency in chronology between or among sections.
• There is no set style.
• The style should reflect the writer, but it should appear eminently professional. Use white, gray or cream paper and a conservative font.
• Do not look at commercial sites. You need to develop your own voice and style from the very beginning.
• If you mention an issue on the CV like the number of children you have, your marital status, or age, the prospective employer then has the right to question you about the issue mentioned.

One issue unique to Ohio State students concerns the educational honors section. By national rule, the Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE) which gives a summative evaluation of a student’s performance throughout the first three years of medical school cannot be released until Oct. 1. The MSPE is the only document in which the college releases the internal grades assigned to students for individual courses and clerkships.

Because our college is officially a non-grading, non-ranking institution, all grades above "Satisfactory" must be listed on the CV. Other schools list these grades on official transcripts for programs to review when considering students for interview. If this information is not included on your CV, interview spots may be filled before programs are notified of our internal grades in the MSPE. Letters of commendation and honors grades are typically given to only the top 25% of any group and are truly worthy of distinction. Remember the correct terminology is letter of commendation or honors for an individual grade.

Seek out a neutral pair of eyes to review your CV. Feel free to contact  Stacy Drake  if you have any questions.

During the residency application season for fourth-year students, the CV needs to be prepared as early as possible as faculty members might request a copy in order to produce a letter of recommendation. A CV is no longer required for the residency application itself but is good to have available nonetheless. Keeping it updated will help you as you develop in your career.

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Looking for keywords for a specific job search for your job title here., © 2024 resume worded. all rights reserved., medical student resume keywords and skills (hard skills).

Here are the keywords and skills that appear most frequently on recent Medical Student job postings. In other words, these are the most sought after skills by recruiters and hiring managers. Go to Sample Templates ↓ below to see how to include them on your resume. Remember that every job is different. Instead of including all keywords on your resume, identify those that are most relevant to the job you're applying to. Use the free Targeted Resume tool to help with this.

• Clinical Research
• Data Analysis
• Molecular Biology
• Public Health
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• Life Sciences
• Scientific Writing
• Biochemistry
• Cell Culture
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Medical Education
• Neuroscience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Community Outreach
• Medical Terminology
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Resume Skills: Research Tools

• ClinCapture
• OpenClinica
• Scientific Literature Review
•  Match your resume to these skills

Resume Skills: Biospecimen Management

• OnCore Biospecimen Module

Resume Skills: Data Analysis

Resume skills: regulatory compliance.

• GCP Guidelines
• FDA Regulations
• ICH Guidelines

Resume Skills: Medical Software

• Epic Systems
• eClinicalWorks

Resume Skills: Laboratory

• Gel Electrophoresis
• Tissue Culture
• Spectrophotometry

Resume Skills: Languages

  Where on my resume do I add these buzzwords? Add keywords directly into your resume's work experiences , education or projects. Alternatively, you can also include a Skills section where you can list your technical skills in order of your proficiency. Only include these technical skills or keywords into your resume if you actually have experience with them.

   Does your resume contain all the right skills? Paste in your resume in the AI Resume Scan ↓ section below and get an instant score.

Compare Your Resume To These Medical Student Skills (ATS Scan)

Paste your resume below and our AI will identify which keywords are missing from your resume from the list above (and what you need to include). Including the right keywords will help you get past Applicant Tracking Systems (i.e. resume screeners) which may scan your resume for keywords to see if you're a match for the job.

Sample Medical Student Resume Examples: How To Include These Skills

Add keywords directly into your resume's work experiences , education or skills section , like we've shown in the examples below. use the examples below as inspiration..

  Where on my resume do I add these buzzwords? Add keywords directly into your resume's work experiences , education or projects. Only include these technical skills or keywords into your resume if you actually have experience with them.

How do I add skills to a Medical Student resume?

Go through the Medical Student posting you're applying to, and identify hard skills the company is looking for. For example, skills like Data Analysis, Molecular Biology and Science are possible skills. These are skills you should try to include on your resume.

Add other common skills from your industry - such as Public Health, Clinical Research and Medicine - into your resume if they're relevant.

Incorporate skills - like Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neuroscience and Basic Life Support (BLS) - into your work experience too. This shows hiring managers that you have practical experience with these tools, techniques and skills.

Try to add the exact job title, Medical Student, somewhere into your resume to get past resume screeners. See the infographic for how to do this.

Word Cloud for Medical Student Skills & Keywords

The following word cloud highlights the most popular keywords that appear on Medical Student job descriptions. The bigger the word, the more frequently it shows up on employer's job postings. If you have experience with these keywords, include them on your resume.

Medical Student Soft Skills

Here are common soft skills that appear on Medical Student job postings. Unlike hard skills, which refer to tools, software or techniques, soft skills focus on character traits and interpersonal skills. Instead of listing these phrases on your resume, try to show them through your bullet points like in the examples below.

• Communication

Tip: Do not list these words or phrases on your resume, and instead focus on the hard skills we described above.

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Here are examples of proven resumes in related jobs and industries, approved by experienced hiring managers. Use them as inspiration when you're writing your own resume. You can even download and edit the resume template in Google Docs.

Resume Example Entry Level Medical Coder

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A medical coder is a healthcare information management professional. An entry level medical coder will work alongside tenured medical coders to ensure patient data is encrypted, secured, and organized. The job of the medical coder revolves around translating sensitive patient data into ambiguous codes for easy storage and simple retrieval. To get a job as an entry level medical coder, a Bachelor’s degree in medical informational technology, computer science, or healthcare administration is ideal. Hiring managers will like to see any relevant research projects, internships, or externships you have completed alongside your education. A part-time job in a healthcare setting, such as a role as a medical billing assistant, can also help you land an entry level medical coder role.

Tips on why this template works

   highlight relevant projects that relate to the role of a medical coder.

Being that this is an entry level job, hiring managers will be looking to see if you were engaging in concepts relevant to the position throughout your undergraduate career. A great way to showcase your knowledge in the field is to detail research papers or projects you’ve completed in college. Any project you’ve completed in information technology is valuable, but particularly if the subject matter was specific to medical coding.

   Showcase your knowledge with certificates

Certificates are a great way to enhance an entry level resume. Certifications like the CPC (Certified Professional Coder) and CMA (Certified Medical Auditor) show hiring managers you have specialized knowledge in the field of medical coding and are proficient in the subjects that will make you a great medical coder.

Resume Example Professional

This resume template is suitable for experienced hires or mid-level hires. The education contains two examples of an education experiences, but only include one (your most recent one) if you're a senior level employee.

   Makes great use of space

It strikes the right balance between white space and content, and doesn't waste space on unnecessary images and icons. Remember, recruiters aren't looking at how creative you are when it comes to your template. Your content is core and should be the focus.

   Strong resume bullet points

This job seeker uses resume bullet points that uses strong action verbs, and most importantly, contain numbers that demonstrate the significance of their accomplishments.

Resume Example Highlights (Free)

This template is clean, readable by resume screeners, and is effective at calling out key accomplishments and projects from specific work experiences. This would be useful if you have been at a company for a while, or been in a consulting-type of role, and want to point hiring managers to your most impressive accomplishments.

   Strong action verbs

Action verbs are important on your resume are vital. They evoke strong imagery to your reader, and this resume does an excellent job by using words such as “spearheaded,” “managed,” and “drove.” These words will help you to put your achievements in perspective, in conjunction with measurable results. Use action verbs relating to the skills you want to highlight.

   Specific examples of finished projects

Many of your accomplishments will involve your responsibilities in your employer's high-level projects. Recruiters want to see what you’ve completed in previous roles -- such as the Operations Improvement Project and new iPhone app launch highlighted in this resume. The numbers make your experience real, rather than a vague “oversaw several teams for a project.” What did you do specifically? Be specific.

Resume Example Modern Two-Column

This two column resume template has been designed and created in Google Docs, and puts an emphasis on a skills section. You can download it in Word, or edit it directly in Google Docs.

   Prioritize work experience, while including other key sections

The two-column in this Google Docs resume template prioritizes the work experience sections, while maximizing the content into the resume. Not all two column templates are ATS-compatible, but this one is when it is saved as PDF and passed through a resume screener.

   Includes a strong Skills section

Skills sections are a great way to include specific keywords and skills that you have, that haven't been included in other parts of your resume. This helps you get past resume screeners that scan your resume for specific keywords.

Resume Example Clean Modern

If you're a job seeker with a few years of experience under your belt, use a template like this one. It's simple, effective at highlighting our work experience, and minimizes the emphasis on the education section (the dates are omitted which is good to prevent ageism, especially if you graduated more than 10 years ago).

   Professionally-designed template

Minimal templates like this one are exactly what mid-to-senior level recruiters want to see - it shows professionalism, focuses on accomplishments, and makes full use of each page.

   Resume summary highlights key accomplishments

The first rule about including a resume summary is that it does not repeat accomplishments mentioned elsewhere on the resume. This resume stresses new software engineering and leadership skills right at the top of the resume, and includes an award too. If you include a summary, try to include a mix of both technical accomplishments (e.g. projects you developed or led), as well as career-related accomplishments (e.g. being promoted).

Resume Example Entry-Level (Free)

Use this Google Docs template if you're a student, recent graduate, or a career changer. Right out of college, you may not have much experience in the field. To supplement that, use your experience in clubs and activities, volunteering, projects, and useful coursework to help highlight your knowledge on the subject.

   Emphasis on education

If you're an entry-level job seeker that has recently completed education (or in the process of completing a degree), you should prioritize your education and include it first. This Google Docs template does this.

   University projects relevant to the job

If you're an entry level job seeker (or a career-changer), you may not have enough work experience to fill up your resume. This is where class projects and university projects come in. This template has a section dedicated to projects, which you can use to talk about volunteering, class projects, or personal projects relevant to the job.

What skills should you add to a Medical Student resume?

On top Medical Student resumes, skills like Clinical Research, Healthcare, Research, Medicine, Data Analysis, Molecular Biology, Public Health and Science appear most often. Depending on the exact role you're applying to, skills like Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Medical Terminology, Neuroscience and Biochemistry can also be effective keywords to include on your resume.

Target your Resume to a Job Description

While the keywords above are a good indication of what skills you need on your resume, you should try to find additional keywords that are specific to the job. To do this, use the free Targeted Resume tool. It analyzes the job you are applying to and finds the most important keywords you need on your resume. It is personalized to your resume, and is the best way to ensure your resume will pass the automated resume filters. Start targeting your resume

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