Category Archives: FMGs and IMGs
More resume tips for physicians
As one of the professional resume, cover letter, and personal statement writers on the staff of The Doctor Job, I have seen thousands of different physician resumes: The short, the long, the thorough, the sparse. While every physician’s resume is … Continue reading
Personal Statements: A few tips for the hopeful applicant
Imagine, if you will, the thrills and joys of being a residency/fellowship program director. Your day is long, full of countless responsibilities—and during the ERAS application process this delightful list of responsibilities grows even longer. Come mid-afternoon you feel like … Continue reading
How 5 Minutes Can Save Your Job Search
Is your search for a doctor job failing miserably? Are you posting resumes all over the physician job bards, and can’t understand why you’re not getting interviews? Have you sent resumes to all of the doctors and hospitals you know … Continue reading
Is It Too Late To Find A J-1 Waiver Position?
At The Doctor Job, we always suggest that a resident begins looking for a physician job about 9-12 months before they are scheduled to graduate. This is especially true for doctors that will be searching for J-1 Waiver opportunities, and … Continue reading
The importance of grammar for the physician CV and cover letter
Recently I received an email solicitation from a company that I know to be a successful, profitable organization. The email went on and on about why I should employ their services. It touted their past success rates, excellent promotions, etc. … Continue reading
More factors to consider when choosing a specialty
To continue where I left off, here are three more factors to consider when choosing your medical specialty: 4) Make sure to factor in lifestyle considerations. Before choosing a specialty, the potential physician should spend time evaluating his or her … Continue reading
Medical specialties: think before you choose
Terry is one of the staff of writers for The Doctor Job. Do you need your personal statement edited, or do you need help in writing one from the beginning? Click here for more information. Once in a while when … Continue reading
Resume advice for visa holders
If you are a job-seeking physician with a J-1 or H-1B Visa, it is essential that your resume be as polished as possible. Many foreign physicians wrongly assume that if they are not finding work it is because of their … Continue reading
Structuring Your Resume for Success
Physicians often worry about the content of their resumes, but don’t put much thought into the order in which the various categories appear. The structure of a physician’s resume can be a key factor in whether or not he/she receives … Continue reading
Desperate for a job? Don’t let on that you are.
Whether you’re a physician struggling to make ends meet financially, your H-1 or J-1 visa is expiring, or you simply can’t take one more second practicing at your current position, you NEED a new job and you need it now. … Continue reading