Pick a clean, professional template that puts clinical experience and imaging skills first. Use a reverse-chronological layout so your recent radiology roles and fellowships appear near the top.
Keep length to one page if you have under 10–12 years of radiology practice. Use two pages only if you hold many relevant faculty roles, leadership posts, or major publications.
Choose ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Use 10–12pt for body text and 14–16pt for headers. Keep margins around 0.5–1 inch so reports and dates fit without crowding.
Give each section clear headings: Contact, Summary or Objective, Clinical Experience, Education & Training, Certifications, Skills, Selected Publications, and Professional Activities. Use consistent date formats and job title styles so a recruiter can scan quickly.
Use bullet points for achievements. Start bullets with action verbs and include metrics when possible. Note imaging volume, modalities used, procedure counts, quality improvement results, or PET/CT protocols you led.
Avoid complex columns, embedded tables, or graphics that break parsing by ATS. Don’t overuse color, icons, or unusual fonts. Keep white space so each section reads easily.
Common mistakes: mixing many fonts, inconsistent dates, long paragraphs, and listing duties instead of outcomes. Also avoid listing every CME; pick the most relevant courses and presentations.