Laying out your Curriculum Vitae well can make the difference between getting a job and being turned down. We have designed a suggested layout for a CV that is clear and concise that you might like to use as a guide. CURRICULUM VITAE (suggested layout)

Personal Details: Name Nationality Date of Birth Address Telephone E-mail GMC Registration Number MDU Membership Number

Education and Qualifications 1989: School qualifications 1992: BSc details (if any) 1994: MBChB (Medical qualifications) 1999: FRCA (Professional qualifications)

Anaesthetic Experience Relevant employment from most recent backwards Other Postgraduate Experience Other jobs unrelated to anaesthetics in chronological order (oldest first). Elective experience If relevant and interesting (can be discussed in interviews).

Publications If you have any (include any abstracts). Academic Achievements If you have given a clinical talk it could go here. Audit Details of audit projects including dates.

Courses Attendance on courses related to anaesthesia is particularly important here i.e. ALS, ATLS, APLS.

Positions of Responsibility This could be either at medical school or during your junior medical career. Non-academic interests and achievements Interests outside medicine.

Referees Usually 2 referees needed. One should be from your last job and one other medical person who knows you well.