We strongly encourage students to first approach one of the several resources available in the School of Medicine, including:
- A representative in the Advisory College Program
- Your career advisor
- Maxine Papadakis, MD and Helen Loeser, MD, MSc, Associate Deans of Student and Curricular Affairs.
Samples
View sample resumes/CVs, cover letters, thank you notes, employment and informational interview questions and informational interview request letters for networking.
Verbal Communication Skills
We offer programs, books and appointments to help you reherse a presentation or conference talk, practice for a residency interview or a challenging professional conversation with an advisor, colleague or employer. We also help you develop your own strategies network at a conference/professional meeting.
Written Communication Skills
We offer programming and appointments to work with you on early drafts of your resume/CV, cover letter, residency personal statement, scholarship application, grant, manuscript, statement of teaching philosophy or research statement.
Job Search/Career Exploration
Our resources address career exploration in clinical settings, administration, health policy, academe and more. In counseling appointments, you can take assessment tools, including the Myers-Briggs and Strong Inventory, practice residency/informational interviewing and check out library books to explore career options. We can also help you design a personal plan to organize your job search.
Counseling
Schedule a confidential one-on-one appointment to discuss your professional development and career concerns.