2024 Senior Fellows Program (2nd & 3rd Year) | September 2024-Tips and Tricks for CV, Academic Portfolio, and Cover Letters

Tips and Tricks for CV, Academic Portfolio, and Cover Letters

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The speaker, an assistant professor of medicine at UCLA and an interventional endoscopist, shares insights on writing impactful cover letters and CVs. Highlighting the importance of innovation, education, and simulation in medical training, they discuss mentoring and academic leadership, notably as the VA site director for the UCLA fellowship program. The speaker emphasizes the need to provide detailed, accurate information in CVs and cover letters, tailored to specific audiences, and to revise frequently. They recommend showing clear values and interests, detailed accomplishments, and specific future goals, while maintaining simplicity and accuracy. Using examples, the speaker illustrates how to effectively present oneself, enhance key points, and ensure one's story stands out.

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Jennifer Kolb, MD

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medical training

cover letters

CVs

mentoring

academic leadership

innovation