Hi,
Yes, I agree that my summary is too long, Shall I eliminate it and instead write a cover letter? I would just make it shorter and in point form. Think of it as a chance to highlight your strengths.
Is this summary suitable to be a cover letter? You could use parts of it, but focus on the purpose of a cover letter.
Say what job/kind of job you want
Introduce yourself and your skills briefly, in terms of why people should choose you for this job.
Ask for an interview or whatever action you want the agency to take
Do I need a cover letter for a recruiting agency after all? I don't know. I think it's probably a good idea.
What about the rest of CV? I've added a few comments.
There are also books etc. available that give sample CV's for professional people. Have you had a chance to look at such things? You should.
Best wishes, Clive
SH. O. GH.
175 between East 3-4 Ave. *** Street
Town, City, 654164, Country
+x 545 11431
s.x@gmal.com
SUMMARY
A highly motivated, determined, and dedicated 29 year old general practitioner (GP) with practical work experience in conducting evidence based medicine during my 16th month compulsory national service, when I was working as a GP in a health clinic handling most aspects of a GP responsibilities. My appreciation for importance of “ evidence based medicine” has led me to propose surveys and researches to gather appropriate data concerning most daily encountered medical problems. My commitment to humanitarian activities and my professional obligations led to a two-week voluntary work for Red Crescent during the very first days of catastrophic *** earthquake ( date), when I experienced working with the least equipment and facilities during a natural disaster of massive number of casualties and lots of emergencies. I spent two month of my internship and one month of my clerkship in a rural health clinic where I became familiar with the the country health system and policies in rural area while under supervision I was responsible for daily patient care and visits, handling and updating patients records, doing patients follow-ups, vaccination, pregnancy and pediatric routine cares, birth control, consultation, monitoring community health and addressing any health problem in the community. I proposed a survey during this invaluable experience of my internship to find out the results of failure of patient for following up their routing visits especially for pregnant women and juvenile’s which resulted in 23 percent increase in their attendance. The rest of my internship was in a large medical center in *** city during which we were trained for conducting a wide array of medical skills in all medical disciplines. I understand the value of research in medicine and have always been keen to conduct practical researches to solve some problems of community or bring new treatment to practice, which could be noticed from my research background. I have always been eager to connect my current knowledge to perpetual stream of new medical breakthroughs and practices through reading reputable medical journals, however my research background makes me to be critical to new article and research papers form content and methodology perspective. Playing Basketball has taught me the value of teamwork and to be more proficient in indispensable art of time management. I studied medicine in and graduated from a medical school listed in both WHO and IMED directory of medical schools.
WORK EXPERIENCE
*** Health Clinic, city, country ( 2006 - Jun, 2007)
General Practitioner (GP)
As a result of post graduation compulsory National Service, I served in the above health clinic having the full responsibility of a GP, handling primary health care issues , emergency settings, psychiatric cases, and being responsible for executing comprehensive patient workout, providing full medical and psychiatric consultation, figuring out patients diagnostic and therapeutic plan including: drug prescription, requesting x-rays and labs, referring to higher centers and appropriate specialties. My simultaneous enthusiasm for conducting evidence-based medicine in all aspects of my practice and medical research resulted to my proposition of carrying out problem-oriented surveys and local researches to promote comprehensive health care and patient management. As the result we decided to undertake some preventive and educational measures to reduce the number of patients with low back pain, knee pain, depression, peptic ulcer, headache altogether by 19 percent within an eight-month follow-up of the targeted population. I worked with three other doctors, seven nurses, and ten physician assistances, also being responsible for monitoring nurses and assistances work, coordinating personnel, and scheduling night shifts. Put it all in point form. Don't tell it like a story. eg
- responsible for this
- did that
- supervised these staff
- performed this kind of surgery
- etc. etc.
Ministry of Health and Medical Education, country (June, 2007) permanent medical Practice Certificate no.5683
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Medical Council, Country P.O. Box: 358454 (December, 2005)
M.C. no. 3842
Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Country (December, 2005)
Temporary Medical Practice Certificate no.617
EDUCATION
Name of University *** Branch, Town, City, Country (23 September 1997 - August, 2005)
Doctorate of Medicine (MD)
Medicine Cum. GPA: 16.75 (out of 20.00)
Thesis: *** association with *** Infection in pediatrics Grade: 20.00 (out of 20.00)
- Internship: Name of Medical Center City, Country (23 September, 2003 – 25 August 2005)
- Clerkship: Name of Medical Center, City, Country (February, 2001- September, 2003)
First National University Medical Congress (October, 2000)
Internet Application in Medicine Workshop
Name of Pre-University Center, Town, City, Country (1995 – June, 1996)
Pre-University Diploma
Experimental Science Cum. GPA: 18.58 (out of 20.00)
Name of High School, Town, City, Country (1993 – June, 1995)
High School Diploma
Experimental Science Cum. GPA: 18.39 (out of 20.00)
Very often, people with advanced degrees omit info about lesser things like High School.
Researches X Club P.O. Box: 454, Town, City, Country (2005 – present)
Researcher no. 23679
SKILLS
Language
IELTS Overall Band Score 7.5 Listening 8.0 Reading 8.5 Writing 7.0 Speaking 7.0 (2007)
TOEFL Paper-Based Total Score 650 (out of 675) Test of Written English 5 (out of 6) (2006)
French Language Basic to Intermediate 12 month evening classes (2006 - present)
Clinical
Experienced in: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice, IV line insertion-injection, IM injection, Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) sampling, Paracentesis, Suturing, Tracheal Intubation, CPR, Nasogastric tube insertion (NGT).
Under supervision: Lumbar Puncture, Pleural Tap, and Plastering
Research
Knowledgeable in research methodology, Experienced with research proposition and proposals organization, Teamwork conscious.
Computer
Internet application in medicine, SPSS statistical software, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozila Firefox, Norton Antivirus, Kaspersky Antivirus, Bitdefender Antivirus, PCcillin Antivirus. Familiar with: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft FrontPage.
Sports
Proficient in playing Basketball, Amateur Bodybuilding Experience, Experience with training bodybuilders
5th National Universities Student Games: Gold medal in Basketball (summer, 2000)
Name of University intra-university Basketball Games: Bronze Medal (winter, 2001)
Name of Youth Basketball Team: won several medals (nationally well-known basket ball team) (1993 - 1997)
VOLUNTEER WORK
*** Earthquake, Town, City, Country.
Name of Red Crescent Organization (200-)
Two-week voluntary work in earthquake-stricken name of town, Involved in on-the-field: Triage, Primary Medical Care and Services, Providing Basic Treatments, Assisting specialties in minor surgeries, Handling with emergencies, CPR, Cooperation with Foreign Aide Groups and connecting them to Iranian health authorities and services.
HONORS and AWARDS
3rd National Medical Congress of Young Researchers, Town, City, Country (December, 200-)
Best Article Award: Moderate Physical Activity in Female ...
Pre-Internship Clinical Knowledge Examination Nationwide (September, 200-)
Above 99 percentile nationwide, Ranked 3rd among *** University All branches Nationwide.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Playing Basketball from very young age has taught me to appreciate team work and self-sacrifice and be well versed in time management. Other interests: Reading., Table Tennis, Foreign Languages, world history and civilizations, Internet, Climbing, Hiking, Music, Computer.