Medical Doctor CV example
🇰🇪 Written for Kenya · Fictional candidate · Free to use as a starting point
Hospitals and county health departments shortlist doctors on registration, internship completion and clinical exposure. This doctor CV puts the KMPDC licence, rotations and procedures where a medical superintendent looks first.
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Dr. Kevin Omondi Otieno
Medical Officer, KMPDC Registered
Kisumu, Kenya · kevin.otieno@email.com · +254 711 222 333
Professional Summary
KMPDC-registered Medical Officer with 3 years' experience in emergency medicine, internal medicine and obstetrics at a county referral hospital. Confident leading resuscitations, managing obstetric emergencies and running busy outpatient clinics of 60+ patients a day.
Work Experience
Medical Officer, Lakeside County Referral Hospital (Jul 2023 – Present)
- Manage emergency and inpatient cases across a 120-bed medical and maternity block
- Lead resuscitation for critically ill patients and stabilise trauma cases before referral
- Run a weekly HIV/TB clinic of about 80 patients and improved viral suppression follow-up
- Teach and supervise 6 medical and clinical officer interns
Medical Officer Intern, Western Teaching & Referral Hospital (Jun 2022 – Jun 2023)
- Completed rotations in internal medicine, paediatrics, surgery and obstetrics & gynaecology
- Assisted in 40+ caesarean sections and performed minor surgical procedures
Education
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), Moi University (2016 – 2022)
Skills
Emergency & trauma care · EmONC · Minor surgery · HIV/TB management · Clinical audit · Teaching & mentorship
Certifications
- Registered Medical Practitioner, Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), 2023
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Kenya Resuscitation Council, 2024
Why this medical doctor CV works
- The KMPDC registration and internship are clear in the summary and certifications.
- Clinical rotations and procedures are named, which matches medical officer adverts.
- Audit, teaching and CPD show commitment beyond routine ward work.
Skills to put on a medical doctor CV
Medical Doctor CV summary examples
KMPDC-registered Medical Officer with 3 years' experience in emergency, internal medicine and obstetrics at county referral level. Confident with resuscitation, EmONC and minor surgery.
Medical Officer Intern completing rotations in paediatrics, surgery, obstetrics and internal medicine, seeking a medical officer post in a busy county hospital.
Tips for writing your medical doctor CV
- Put your registration body and number (e.g. KMPDC, MDCN, MDC, HPCSA) in the certifications section.
- List rotations and the procedures you can do independently.
- Include CPD points, ACLS/BLS and any research or audits.
- Keep personal details out. Your licence number is enough.
Frequently asked questions
Should a doctor's CV include internship rotations?
Yes. Early-career doctors should list each rotation with dates and key skills gained.
How long is a medical CV?
Two pages for most doctors; consultants and academics may need more for publications.
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