Author Archives: Amber
Mind the Gap! How to Cover Gaps in your Physician CV
With the economy still in slow recovery, it’s understandable that many physicians applying for jobs throughout the US will have gaps in their employment history. Nevertheless, a less than fluid history can make it more difficult to find a job … Continue reading
What’s Your Specialty? – Winning Personal Statements for Internal Medicine and Family Medicine
If you’re planning on specializing in either internal medicine or family medicine for your residency training, it’s important that your personal statement reflect your strengths in two key areas: personability and vast, general medical knowledge. Because these two specialties involve … Continue reading
Formatting Physician CVs For Ultimate Success
Appearance isn’t everything, but it’s certainly important, and your curriculum vitae is no exception. If you neglect to ensure your CV is attractive and well-formatted, many of your best assets may be overlooked, particularly if you are applying for positions … Continue reading
Personal Statements That Will Get You Noticed
Too many residency applicants underestimate the importance of a thoughtful and engaging personal statement. Still others approach this narrative document as an extension of their CV. Both of these misfires may prevent you from admittance to the program you desire. … Continue reading
M.B.B.S. vs. M.D. – What’s the Difference, and Which Should I Use?
At The Doctor Job, many of our clients have completed their medical education outside of the U.S. In some countries, the degree that is equivalent to the U.S. and Canada’s Doctor of Medicine degree, is actually two degrees: the Bachelor … Continue reading
Tips For Older Physicians Seeking New Jobs
While the economy is in recovery, the market is still quite tight for job seekers in certain parts of the country, even in the healthcare industry. Perhaps one of the most affected groups of job seekers are those 50 or … Continue reading
The Ups and Down of Locum Tenens Employment for Physicians
Locum tenens (or temporary) employment can be an excellent solution for physicians seeking employment in a new city, particularly if your location is a desirable area where the job market may be more saturated with desirable candidates. There are many … Continue reading
TMI – Information Physicians Should Avoid Including In A CV
When writing a physician resume or CV, it’s important to strike a balance between giving too little and too much information. You want to tell your potential employer enough to encourage them to contact you, but you also want to … Continue reading
What Physician Employers Look For In Your Cover Letter
While many job seekers place a great deal of emphasis on creating the perfect resume, they may overlook the importance of another document key to their job search: the cover letter. This brief piece of correspondence can sometimes be as … Continue reading
Top 5 Mistakes Physicians Make With Their Resumes
As head writer for The Doctor Job, I see many physicians’ resumes on a daily basis. While not every resume I receive requires a complete overhaul, for the most part virtually every physician I work with makes one or more … Continue reading