A curriculum vitae is a living document that represents an overview of professional achievements and experiences.
A curriculum vitae is typically required when applying for professional positions, residencies, fellowships, honors and
awards, or further educational opportunities (i.e. summer internships).
- Contact Information
- Education and Training
- Specialized Training/Professional Licensure/Certification
- Professional Experience
- Teaching Experience
- Presentations
- Publications
- Research
- Professional Activities
- Honors and Awards
- Community Service
- Special Skills or Expertise
In each of the above sections of your curriculum vitae:
- List information in reverse chronological order
- Do Not include information on events which occurred prior to entering pharmacy school except for education
(degrees) unless it is unique (e.g. awards or offices held in organizations)
- Do Not use abbreviations
- Use past tense
- Use third person
- Include the names of your preceptors and supervisors