Career Center
Resources and Links:

This section features a collection of important and useful resources and links to
information regarding various aspects of careers, residency applications, visas,
interviews etc.


For Medical Students:

Medical Students' Guide to the CV.
Written by The Doctor Job. Available from their career center:
http://www.thedoctorjob.com/careercorner/view_article.php?id_article=12
Accessed August 5, 2007

Writing a Personal Statement. The most important step to getting the
residency or fellowship you want.
Written by The Doctor Job. Available from their career center:
http://www.thedoctorjob.com/careercorner/view_article.php?
id_article=14&sendpost=id_category=%3E11|=%3E|&limit=0
Accessed August 5, 2007


For Foreign Medical Graduates:

International Medical Graduates: How to write a C.V.
Annabeth Borg. Available from the American College of Physicians:
http://www.acponline.org/img/borg.htm
Accessed August 5, 2007

International Medical Graduates: Reference Letter Outlines.
Laurie Ward. Available from the American College of Physicians:
http://www.acponline.org/img/ward.htm
Accessed August 5, 2007

Obtaining a US Residency. An essential guide for FMGs.
Written by The Doctor Job. Available from their career center:
http://www.thedoctorjob.com/careercorner/view_article.php?
id_article=24&sendpost=id_category=%3E10|=%3E|&limit=0
Accessed August 5, 2007

The H-1B Visa: FMGs and Physicians.
Written by The Doctor Job. Available from their career center:
http://www.thedoctorjob.com/careercorner/view_article.php?
id_article=28&sendpost=id_category=%3E10|=%3E|&limit=0
Accessed August 5, 2007

Finding a J-1 Waiver Position. Demystifying the process.
Written by The Doctor Job. Available from their career center:
http://www.thedoctorjob.com/careercorner/view_article.php?
id_article=27&sendpost=id_category=%3E10|=%3E|&limit=0
Accessed August 5, 2007.


Interviewing:

How to Interview Successfully.
Written by The Doctor Job. Available from their career center:
http://www.thedoctorjob.com/careercorner/view_article.php?
id_article=17&sendpost=id_category=%3E9|=%3E|&limit=0
Accessed August 5, 2007.


For Physicians, Residents and Fellows:

The Resident's Guide to the CV. (Resume tips for residents and fellows.)
Written by The Doctor Job. Available from their career center:
http://www.thedoctorjob.com/careercorner/view_article.php?
id_article=16&sendpost=id_category=%3E5|=%3E|&limit=0
Accessed August 5, 2007.

The Physician CV: A Study. (Practicing physicians need an excellent CV to
succeed.)
Written by The Doctor Job. Available from their career center:
http://www.thedoctorjob.com/careercorner/view_article.php?
id_article=19&sendpost=id_category=%3E5|=%3E|&limit=0
Accessed August 5, 2007.

5 Quick Fixes for Physician CVs. (Tips and tricks for your resume.)
Written by The Doctor Job. Available from their career center:
http://www.thedoctorjob.com/careercorner/view_article.php?
id_article=25&sendpost=id_category=%3E5|=%3E|&limit=0
Accessed August 5, 2007.

Writing a Winning Cover Letter. (The cover letter is essential for a physician
to sell him/herself.)
Written by The Doctor Job. Available from their career center:
http://www.thedoctorjob.com/careercorner/view_article.php?
id_article=13&sendpost=id_category=%3E5|=%3E|&limit=0
Accessed August 5, 2007.

Finding Physician Jobs. (Learn how to sell yourself correctly.)
Written by The Doctor Job. Available from their career center:
http://www.thedoctorjob.com/careercorner/view_article.php?
id_article=18&sendpost=id_category=%3E5|=%3E|&limit=0
Accessed August 5, 2007.


About Specialties:

Choosing a Specialty: A Primer for Medical Students.
Helping medical students choose the right specialty.
Written by The Doctor Job. Available from their career center:
http://www.thedoctorjob.com/careercorner/view_article.php?
id_article=15&sendpost=id_category=%3E8|=%3E|&limit=0
Accessed August 5, 2007.

Surgery: Salaries, jobs, and prospects for surgeons.
Salary information and job prospects for surgeons.
Written by The Doctor Job. Available from their career center:
http://www.thedoctorjob.com/careercorner/view_article.php?
id_article=20&sendpost=id_category=%3E8|=%3E|&limit=0
Accessed August 5, 2007.

Obstetrics & Gynecology: Jobs and salary information for ObGyn physicians.
Written by The Doctor Job. Available from their career center:
http://www.thedoctorjob.com/careercorner/view_article.php?
id_article=23&sendpost=id_category=%3E8|=%3E|&limit=0
Accessed August 5, 2007.


Index of useful websites:

The Doctor Job
“Here you will find practical and critical information that will help any physician
looking for a great physician job answer any questions they may have with regard to
their career.”
http://www.TheDoctorJob.com/careercorner/
Accessed August 5, 2007.

BMJCareers
“bmjcareers.com is the largest online resource for UK medical jobs, courses and career
advice.”

JAMACareerNet
Networking for physicians.
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