Doctor CV Example and Writing Guide

Hospitals and clinics read a doctor CV to check three things quickly: your registration, your clinical training and your specialty interest. Put your PMDC number and degree near the top, then list house job and posts with the department, hospital size and what you handled. Keep it factual and short, with no patient names or private data.

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What to include in a doctor CV

  • Show your PMDC registration number or the licence of the country you apply to.
  • List each post with department, hospital size and approximate patient numbers.
  • Add exams and training: FCPS, MRCP, USMLE, PLAB, BLS and ACLS, with dates.
  • Mention audits, research or presentations, even small ones, to show you improve care.
  • Keep the CV to two pages and avoid any patient details.

Sample profile (copy the idea, not the words)

Medical officer with 4 years of clinical experience in general medicine and emergency care in a 500-bed teaching hospital. Confident in patient assessment, acute care and clear communication, and currently preparing for FCPS Part 1 in internal medicine.

Skills to consider

Patient assessment, Emergency care, ECG reading, Prescribing, Procedures (suturing, cannulation), Clinical documentation, Teamwork on ward, BLS and ACLS.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Adding patient names or private medical details
  • Leaving out registration or exam results
  • Listing every short course without dates

How to write a doctor CV step by step

  1. Start with your contact details and headline. Write your name, phone, e-mail and city, and a headline such as "Medical Officer - General Medicine".
  2. Write a two to three sentence profile. Say who you are, how many years of experience you have and one result you are proud of.
  3. List experience, newest first. For every job give the title, employer, dates and two to four bullet points that show results.
  4. Add education and certificates. Include degree, institute and year. Add licences or short courses that the job needs.
  5. Finish with skills and languages. Choose skills from the job advert that are really yours.
  6. Proofread and export as PDF. A PDF keeps your layout the same on every device.

Doctor CV: frequently asked questions

How to write a doctor CV with no experience after MBBS?

Put your MBBS, house job rotations, electives and research first. Mention your clinical skills, certifications and the specialty you want, so the employer sees direction.

What is the best doctor CV format for Gulf and abroad jobs?

Use a two-page reverse-chronological CV with registration, licence exams (such as DHA, HAAD, MOH, PLAB or USMLE), years in your specialty and procedures done. Add attested degree copies when asked.

Should a doctor add a photo on the CV?

Gulf hospitals often accept a formal photo, while UK and US employers prefer none. Check the job advert and follow its instruction.

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