Doctor / Physician resume
How should I list medical licences and registrations on my CV?
Give licences and registrations their own section near the top, listing each one exactly as issued: the licence or registration type, issuing body, number if you choose to include it, and validity dates. Licensing rules differ by country and region, so check the official regulator's requirements for where you want to work.
Example layout (fictional):
"Licences and Registration
- Full registration with licence to practise, [Medical regulator name], no. [number], valid until [date]
- Specialist registration in Internal Medicine, [Regulator], [year]
- Licensing application submitted to [health authority], [month year] (in progress)"
Never describe an application or eligibility assessment as a full licence. If you passed licensing exams but do not yet hold the licence, list the exams separately with the year.
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