CV and Personal Statement
Every CV is as Unique as Every Student
Write a standout CV and Personal Statement.
The Career Development team and others at UCLA are here to support you, whether you are just getting started or need help polishing your CV.
Writing Your Medical Student CV
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) plays an important role in each student’s application for scholarships, research opportunities, and residency. Here's how DGSOM can help you throughout the writing process.
Medical Student CV Workshops
Attend one of our monthly CV Workshops to get an overview of the basics before you get started.
Appointments
Set up an appointment with a Career Development staff member to review your CV draft.
Specialty ACE
Get feedback on your CV from your Specialty Advisor for Career Exploration (ACE) or mentor.
Writing Your Personal Statement for Residency Applications
UCLA Graduate Writing Center
The UCLA Graduate Writing Center has great resources for putting together your personal statement for your residency application.
Writing the Personal Statement for Residency in Medicine
Writing Consultation Appointments
Connect with Us
Career Development and Well-Being
Aurora Reyes, MAEd
Director for Career Development and Well-Being
amreyes@mednet.ucla.edu
Mary Ann Triest, EdD
Director for Student Engagement - Student Organizations
mtriest@mednet.ucla.edu