My episode on this topic (listen here) is a must-listen for any pre-med student. You'll need to craft a CV specific to all the opportunities that could arise in my pre-med years, and this includes keeping an excellent, high quality, frequently updated CV that will eventually turned into an application for medical school and can be used as a draft for your medical student CV.
When You May Need a CV as a Pre-Med Student
Leadership positions
Internships/co-ops
Work-study
Volunteering experiences with organizations
Scholarship apps
AMCAS, AACOMAS, and/or TMDSAS
Sections of a Pre-Med CV
Name and contact info (address, phone number, email)
Education
Honors and awards
Extracurricular activities and leadership positions
Work experience
Community service
Research experiences, presentations, posters, and publications
Optional sections: professional memberships, certifications and skills, interests and hobbies
Top Tips
Use 10-12 size font for the body text, up to 14 for headings, up to 18 for your name on the first page.
Write in active voice instead of passive voice.
Frequently update your CV. More recent experiences are better, but you can also dig further back into your history for meaningful and relevant experiences.
Know your audience!
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Good luck with the next steps in your medical education journey!