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Stephanie C. Wu, DPM, MSc,
FACFAS
Curriculum Vitae
the story of your life
Resume
one or two page summary of your skills,
experience and education
concise
CV
a longer, more detailed synopsis of your
background and skills
Curriculum Vitae
Includes the following (if applicable)
Name
Contact info
Education / academic background
Honors / Awards / Certificates
Publications
Professional organizations
Activities
Work experience
Volunteer experience
References
Name
Use your official name
the one that matches your social security
number
Contact Information
Address
list the one that you will receive mail in for the next
year or two
not the temporary place that you will move out of in a
couple of months
Phone number
Contact Information
E-mail address
use one that you check often
dont get rid of an e-mail account after youve sent out the CV
Publications
If you have any publications, list them. If
not, skip this section completely
List publications as you would a citation or
reference
Bold your name to make it easier for
identification
Professional Organizations
List your position, name of the
organization, followed by year(s) of
involvement
List the ones with leadership roles first
followed by the ones were youre just a
member.
Hint: Join 3-4 organizations as soon as
you can. You do not want to leave this
section blank.
Professional Organizations
Vice President of Academics, Class of 2018 2013-2014
Member, Durlacher Honor Society - 2014present
Member, American Academy of Podiatric Sports
Medicine - 2013-present
Member, American Podiatric Medical Student
Association - 2013-present
Member, Illinois Podiatric Medical Student
Association - 2013-present
Activities
List any activities you may have
participated in.
This is to demonstrate your well
roundedness.
For example:
SNPMA Basketball Tournament 2013
IU Recreational Basketball Tournaments
2013-2014
Work Experience
List your work experiences for the past 5
years.
Include doctors offices that youve worked
at, tutor experience.
If youve never worked, then leave skip
this section.
Work Experience
Dr. Stephanie Wus Podiatry Office, Park
City, IL - 2013-present
Student Podiatric Medical Assistant
Volunteer Experience
List all your volunteer experiences.
You want to have at least 3-4 volunteer
experiences.
Volunteer Experience
Kids First Health Fair, East Middle School,
Waukegan, IL 2013
Foot screenings, Whittier School,
Waukegan, IL - 2013
Foot screenings, Manav Seva Mandir,
Bensenville, IL - 2014
Chicago Marathon 2013
References
You may list your references or just write
available upon request
If you choose to list references, provide
name, title, contact information
List at least 2, preferably 3
Make sure your references are aware
Questions
How long should your CV be?
Font size?
Spacing?
Is one page better than two pages?
What type of paper?
Should one include a photograph?