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How to Improve Your CV for Residency

How to Classify Posters, Abstracts, and Manuscripts Correctly on ERAS

Classify posters, abstracts, and manuscripts correctly on ERAS to avoid CV inflation, accurately reflect research, and impress residency PDs.

Where Do I List Presentations, Posters, and Talks on My CV?

Learn how to list presentations, posters, and invited talks on your residency CV with clear formatting, examples, and order to impress programs.

Should Hobbies and Interests Go on a Residency CV—And Which Ones?

Do I List Shadowing Separately From Clinical Experience on My CV?

Separate shadowing from clinical experience on your CV and ERAS. Honest labels, examples, and formatting tips to strengthen your residency application.

How to Present Quality Improvement Projects on Your Residency CV

How Long Should a Residency CV Be? Ideal Length and Entry Counts

Learn the ideal residency CV length (2-3 pages), section entry counts, and trimming tips to make your application stand out in 60 seconds.

Misusing Honors and Awards Sections: Pitfalls That Annoy PDs

Should I Combine or Separate Similar Experiences on My ERAS CV?

Build a Winning CV for General Surgery Residency: Expert Tips & Guide

Should I Include Non-Medical Jobs on My Residency CV—and Where?

Include non-medical jobs on your residency CV wisely. Learn when to add, where to place them, and how to highlight leadership and responsibility.

Should I Mention Unfinished Research Projects or Only Completed Work?

Learn when to list unfinished research on your residency CV and ERAS. Label status honestly, showcase skills, and avoid CV-padding.

Where Do I Put Social Media, Podcasts, or Blogs on a Professional CV?

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