{"id":426,"date":"2020-03-10T23:18:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T23:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=426"},"modified":"2025-07-17T11:07:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T19:07:38","slug":"how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school","title":{"rendered":"How to Build an Outstanding Curriculum Vitae During Medical School"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school\/#The_AAMC_has_some_great_tools_use_them\" >The AAMC has some great tools: use them!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school\/#Background_research_Check_Now_its_time_to_take_action\" >Background research: Check. Now it\u2019s time to take action<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school\/#1_Shadow_a_Clinician_in_Every_Medical_Specialty_Youre_Considering\" >1. Shadow a Clinician in Every Medical Specialty You\u2019re Considering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school\/#2_Seek_Out_Volunteer_Opportunities\" >2. Seek Out Volunteer Opportunities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school\/#3_Become_an_Advocate\" >3. Become an Advocate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school\/#4_Get_Involved_at_Your_Institution\" >4. Get Involved at Your Institution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school\/#5_Perform_Clinical_Research\" >5. Perform Clinical Research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school\/#6_Become_a_Mentor\" >6. Become a Mentor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school\/#7_Offer_Tutoring_Services\" >7. Offer Tutoring Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school\/#8_Reach_Further_and_Develop_Your_Skills\" >8. Reach Further and Develop Your Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school\/#9_Create_your_own_opportunities\" >9. Create your own opportunities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school\/#10_Earn_Honors_and_Awards\" >10. Earn Honors and Awards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school\/#11_Think_Outside_the_Box\" >11. Think Outside the Box<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school\/#12_Dont_Be_Afraid_to_Ask_for_or_Accept_Help\" >12. Don\u2019t Be Afraid to Ask for (or Accept) Help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school\/#13_Know_Your_Limits\" >13. Know Your Limits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school\/#A_Quick_Recap\" >A Quick Recap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school\/#About_the_Author\" >About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Your curriculum vitae or CV sums up your professional achievements as a medical student, and it&#8217;s an essential part of your residency applications. Osmosis Medical Education Fellow Kelsey Titzman shares her thirteen tips for building a top-tier CV during medical school.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re getting ready to&nbsp;<strong>reach further<\/strong>&nbsp;and start applying for residency programs, it\u2019s important to look inward and&nbsp;<strong>start with the heart<\/strong>. Before starting to build your medical school curriculum vitae (CV), you need to ask yourself some important questions, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is most valuable to me in my life and career?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is my passion?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What specialty is most suited to my personality and skill set?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What mark do I want to leave on the world, my community, my neighbors, my patients, my peers, and my family?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At times, medical school can be such a whirlwind that it feels like you\u2019re just hanging on, which is why it is so important to take time to stop and check in with yourself and ask these questions\u2014<strong>frequently<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideally, you should be taking stock of your situation before beginning medical school and several times during the semester to make sure you are engaging with your educational experience and shaping your career in the way you intended, to the best of your abilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which brings me to the most important question of all:&nbsp;Are you living with intention?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, I\u2019m going to show you how finding the answers to these questions is a great starting point for building an impressive CV that will&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/osmosis-ultimate-guide-to-the-nrmp-match\">help you stand out as a residency applicant and succeed on the Match<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/create\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Blog_Display_Ads_MD1_2023.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Blog_Display_Ads_MD1_2023.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Blog_Display_Ads_MD1_2023.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_AAMC_has_some_great_tools_use_them\"><\/span>The AAMC has some great tools: use them!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamc.org\/cim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Careers in Medicine<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;section of the Association of American Medical Colleges\u00ae (AAMC\u00ae) website is extremely helpful for helping you better understand what specialty might suit you and your skills. This site hosts a WEALTH of tools, data, and knowledge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019d recommend beginning with the&nbsp;<strong>Choose Your Specialty<\/strong>&nbsp;section of the website before moving on to the&nbsp;<strong>Prepare for Residency<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Shape Your Career<\/strong>&nbsp;sections. In these locations you can find data to target your CV-building efforts per-field, and you can also easily find out what the Program Directors in that specialty tend to value the most in an applicant. Yes, you can find this information that easily!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In conjunction with the AAMC Careers in Medicine page, you will want to then take a dive into the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrmp.org\/main-residency-match-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>National Residency Match Program\u00ae (NRMP\u00ae) Match Data<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a>and explore their data, research and survey reports. These pages will show you how programs prioritize things like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/01\/07\/should-do-students-take-both-usmle-and-comlex\">USMLE\u00ae Step and COMLEX-USA\u00ae<\/a>&nbsp;scores, the competitiveness of individual programs, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background_research_Check_Now_its_time_to_take_action\"><\/span>Background research: Check. Now it\u2019s time to take action<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section contains what I\u2019m calling the&nbsp;<strong>Big 13 Medical School CV Builders<\/strong>. Each one contains tips I\u2019ve picked up along my journey through medical school and from conversations with career counselors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not need to do every single one of these items. When you\u2019re reviewing them, please tailor each one to your own experience using the research you\u2019ve done on what will work best for&nbsp;<strong>you<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>your goals<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I know how easy it is to get swept up in comparison and worry about what everyone else is doing in medical school. Your peers are awesome humans and great resources, but you still need to do what is best for you and your career. Your patients will appreciate having a passionate physician that knows their own strengths and weaknesses and uses them to provide the best care possible!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Shadow_a_Clinician_in_Every_Medical_Specialty_Youre_Considering\"><\/span>1. Shadow a Clinician in Every Medical Specialty You\u2019re Considering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/03\/12\/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-shadowing-in-medical-school\">Shadowing<\/a>&nbsp;will help you develop a more solid idea of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2019\/04\/03\/how-to-choose-your-medical-specialty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what specialty is right for you<\/a>. It also allows you to build connections, better your clinical skills, and it even helps you stay motivated to study by reminding you of how great it is to care for others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Seek_Out_Volunteer_Opportunities\"><\/span>2. Seek Out Volunteer Opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When looking for volunteer opportunities, you might start by researching what projects and organizations your school or clubs at your school already might already be associated with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like to think further afield, consider:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2019\/10\/02\/about-breast-cancer-awareness-month-at-osmosis\">causes and organizations<\/a>&nbsp;are you passionate about?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are there one or two recurring weekly\/monthly volunteering opportunities you can get involved in? How about big annual events?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are there any initiatives occurring over spring or summer break, when you have (at least a little) more time?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can you create your own event, organization, or opportunity?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What need do you see in your community?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volunteering is an effective way to hone essential soft skills like empathy that will serve you will in the clinic. Depending on the demographic you\u2019re working with, it could also influence&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2019\/03\/26\/tips-on-finding-the-right-residency-program-for-you\">which residency programs you choose to rank<\/a>&nbsp;later down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more &gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/osmosis-ultimate-guide-to-the-nrmp-match\">Osmosis Ultimate Guide to the NRMP\u00ae Match<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Become_an_Advocate\"><\/span>3. Become an Advocate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building on the previous point, as a future clinician, your words carry weight. Think about causes or people whose voices you could help amplify, whether they\u2019re your&nbsp;classmates, small organizations, or movements seeking to change things for the better. Become an advocate and raise awareness for a specific cause, whether you\u2019re doing it at the level of student council, city council, state, or even national government.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/37.png\" alt=\"The author standing at a podium, with her finger up, explaining how to build a curriculum.\" class=\"wp-image-430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/37.png 701w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/37.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Get_Involved_at_Your_Institution\"><\/span>4. Get Involved at Your Institution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your institution likely hosts a number of student groups that you can get involved with. If you notice a lack of groups focused on a specific topic you\u2019re passionate about, you could look at this as an opportunity to start a club for an underrepresented medical interest group.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With clubs, it can be easy to only stick to what is happening at your school level, so, thinking more broadly, you might also look for opportunities to join a national organization for your specialty or an interest group in medicine. Attending conferences can be an effective means of getting involved with such groups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s worth it to explore this option and take advantage of the opportunities a national-level membership can offer you!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Perform_Clinical_Research\"><\/span>5. Perform Clinical Research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join a faculty member\u2019s research team. Write your own case study. Create your own research project. Performing clinical research and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/02\/10\/a-list-of-highimpact-medical-education-journals\">publishing in medical journals<\/a>&nbsp;demonstrates strong critical thinking ability and also shows you\u2019re actively contributing to the study of medicine\u2014both of which are huge boons for your residency applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Become_a_Mentor\"><\/span>6. Become a Mentor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have your classmates\u2019 backs by signing up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/on-the-mentorship-process-and-how-to-be-a-good-mentor-infographic\">mentor students<\/a> in years below you or create a mentorship program at your school. Use this opportunity to practice your mentorship skills, as you\u2019ll certainly become a mentor to someone once you begin your clinical career!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/38.png\" alt=\"The author tutoring a fellow medical student from the book and taking notes.\" class=\"wp-image-431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/38.png 701w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/38.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Offer_Tutoring_Services\"><\/span>7. Offer Tutoring Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sign up to tutor or create a tutoring session for tough subject areas that you happen to excel in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, one of my classmates who was a Radiology Technician before medical school organized tutoring sessions the week before every practical exam to help everyone in our class. She ended up tutoring for the next class and creating an education research project out of it. All of these efforts culminated in her winning a Peer Leader award for her selflessness in helping her classmates. This is a great example of knowing your skills and passions and using them optimally!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Reach_Further_and_Develop_Your_Skills\"><\/span>8. Reach Further and Develop Your Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think about what extra skills and workshops you can develop or improve on throughout medical school. Does your school offer any extra training programs outside of the regular curriculum? Is there something you wish was in the curriculum that isn\u2019t? Can you turn that into your project?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To provide another example from my own experience at NYITCOM-AR, at one point, we all wanted more suture practice opportunities. One of my classmates went the extra mile and teamed up with the Emergency Medicine and Surgery Clubs at our school\u2014together, these groups now host several suture clinics a year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/39.png\" alt=\"The author and an instructor practicing sutures on fruit and organs on trays in the lab.\" class=\"wp-image-432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/39.png 701w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/39.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Create_your_own_opportunities\"><\/span>9. Create your own opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see from the examples above, all you need to do is look for areas of opportunity or need that you are passionate about it and go for it! Other examples from my medical school experience include classmates who started a community coat drive, and another classmate who runs a regular clean-up of our local parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Earn_Honors_and_Awards\"><\/span>10. Earn Honors and Awards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/02\/27\/how-osmosis-scholarship-winner-tyler-thorne-starts-with-the-heart\">Work hard and use your passion to create positive change<\/a>&nbsp;and people will notice.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/scholarship\">Scholarships and awards<\/a>&nbsp;can help to drive down your debt, too\u2014always a bonus! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/40.png\" alt=\"Osmosis ad\" class=\"wp-image-433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/40.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/40.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Think_Outside_the_Box\"><\/span>11. 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A handwritten thank-you card is so meaningful and memorable!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Know_Your_Limits\"><\/span>13. Know Your Limits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lastly, while building your CV is important in school, the knowledge you are gaining and the need to pass your courses are, of course, paramount.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I feel it is important to be transparent about this point, especially for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2019\/07\/01\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-medical-school\">people who are just starting medical school<\/a>. Build your resume&nbsp;<strong>gradually<\/strong>, and only once you\u2019re comfortable with your current workload. 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