CV Template
Resident/Fellow CV Template
The Resident/Fellow CV template is designed for physicians in graduate medical education. It emphasizes training progression, rotations, procedural exposure, scholarly activity, and teaching experience while still presenting your core credentials clearly. This format helps trainees showcase readiness for fellowship, attending opportunities, and early-career academic positions with a structure that hiring committees and program leaders can review quickly.
Who it’s for
- Residents preparing for fellowship applications
- Fellows pursuing attending physician roles
- Trainees applying for chief resident or leadership positions
- Early-career physicians building a first post-training CV
Key features
- Training-first structure for residency and fellowship experience
- Dedicated space for rotations, procedures, and call responsibilities
- Highlights scholarly output, presentations, and quality projects
- Supports early-career physicians with limited independent practice history
- Clean, ATS-friendly formatting for academic and clinical reviewers
Core sections included
Personal Information
Contact details and basic credentials
Education & Training
Medical school, residency, fellowship
Licenses & Certifications
State licenses, board certifications, DEA
Professional Experience
Clinical positions and employment history
Clinical Skills
Procedures and specialized competencies
Presentations
Conference presentations and lectures
Publications
Peer-reviewed articles and research
Professional References
Reference contacts and letters
Use cases
Fellowship Applications
Ideal for residents applying to subspecialty fellowship programs.
Example: An internal medicine resident applying to cardiology fellowship.
First Attending Position
Useful for fellows moving into their first attending role after training.
Example: A GI fellow applying for a hospital-employed gastroenterology position.
Chief Resident Selection
Supports applications for trainee leadership roles requiring clear documentation of accomplishments.
Example: A senior resident applying for a chief resident appointment.
Frequently asked questions
How should residents organize rotations on a CV?
List your program first, then summarize key rotations and clinical responsibilities that are relevant to the role you are targeting. Prioritize experiences with measurable impact or advanced responsibility.
Should I include in-progress research or manuscripts?
Yes, include in-progress scholarly work in a clearly labeled section (for example, 'Manuscripts in Progress') to show academic momentum while distinguishing it from published work.
How long should a resident or fellow CV be?
Most trainee CVs are 2-5 pages depending on research, teaching, and leadership history. Focus on completeness and relevance rather than keeping to an arbitrary page limit.
Do I need to include board eligibility?
Yes, include board eligibility and anticipated certification timing when certification has not yet been completed. This provides hiring teams with expected credential timelines.
Can this template be used for both fellowship and jobs?
Yes. You can tailor emphasis by expanding scholarly and academic sections for fellowship applications or clinical and procedural sections for attending roles.