Beginning in January, ACCP’s innovative Online Curriculum Vitae Review Service is accepting submissions from its postgraduate trainee members. This program, now in its third year and previously available only to ACCP student members, is an exclusive service for student, resident, and fellow members of ACCP as a means to facilitate their curriculum vitae (CV) preparation.

As the clinical pharmacy profession continues to experience an increase in demand and competition for residency positions and first-rate jobs, it is vital that students and postgraduate trainees have a well-written CV. An effective CV provides a positive image for future selection committees or employers, and it distinguishes an individual from the rest of the crowd. As questions arise in preparing and completing a CV, wouldn’t it be helpful to have a seasoned professional review it?

Now through the beginning of April, student, resident, and fellow members may submit their CVs online as a Microsoft Word document and have it randomly assigned to a volunteer ACCP member reviewer. The ACCP reviewer will provide his/her comments and suggested edits using the track changes feature in Microsoft Word. Participants will receive an e-mail containing feedback from the reviewer within 2 weeks.

When preparing a CV for review, be sure to take advantage of ACCP’s other Web-based resources. Learn or review the basics of CV formatting, view sample CVs, and access valuable “curriculum vitae pearls,” which provide practical insights in developing a CV. These services and other resources are accessible from the ACCP Web site at http://www.accp.com/stunet/cv.aspx. For questions about the ACCP CV Review Service, contact Michelle Kucera, Pharm.D., BCPS, at [email protected].