Board-certified internal medicine physician with 9 years in outpatient primary care, managing a panel of about 2,100 adults. Led a team-based diabetes program that raised the share of patients with A1c under 8% from 61% to 74% in two years. Values clear follow-up, shared decisions and close work with nurses and care managers.
Experience
Primary Care Physician, Cobblestone Primary Care (Albany, NY)
Sep 2020 – Present
See 20 to 22 patients a day for chronic disease care, preventive visits and same-day sick visits, documenting in Epic
Led a team-based diabetes program with RN care managers and a clinical pharmacist, raising patients with A1c under 8% from 61% to 74% in 2 years
Close HEDIS and MIPS quality gaps through panel outreach, lifting colorectal cancer screening from 66% to 78%
Precept internal medicine residents one half day a week
Internal Medicine Physician, Mohawk Valley Medical Group (Utica, NY)
Aug 2017 – Aug 2020
Managed a panel of 1,800 adults and covered hospital follow-up and telehealth visits
Started a Medicare annual wellness visit workflow that added about 600 visits a year
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD), SUNY Upstate Medical University (Aug 2010 – May 2014)
Residency, Internal Medicine, Albany Medical Center (Jul 2014 – Jun 2017)
Skills
Clinical: chronic disease management, preventive care, diabetes, hypertension, COPD
Quality: HEDIS, MIPS, value-based care, care management
Systems: Epic, Epic Healthy Planet, telehealth
Credentials: ABIM board certified, New York medical license, DEA registration
How to write a Physician resume
A strong Physician resume shows patient outcomes, safety and the clinical or operational standards you upheld. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Licenses and certifications
Experience
Education
Skills
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Patient care
Clinical documentation
EHR systems (Epic, Cerner)
Infection control
Care coordination
Patient education
Regulatory compliance (HIPAA)
Triage
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Quality improvement
Example bullet points
Cared for 5 to 6 patients per shift on a 32-bed cardiac unit with a 98% documentation audit score
Led a falls-prevention initiative that reduced unit falls by 40% over 12 months
Trained 14 new nurses on Epic workflows, shortening their orientation by two weeks
Tips from recruiters
Put licences and certifications (RN, BLS, ACLS) with their state or body near the top.
Name the setting and specialty for each role: unit type, patient population and bed count.
Use a clean single-column layout; hospital applicant systems parse them most reliably.
Recommended templates
Vital (ATS-friendly): Clean clinical layout with a credentials block
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Modern (ATS-friendly): Clean single column with accent headings and rules
Physician resume FAQ
What should a Physician resume include?
A Physician resume should show patient outcomes, safety and the clinical or operational standards you upheld. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Licenses and certifications, Experience, Education and Skills. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Physician?
Vital, Classic and Modern work well for Physician roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Physician resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Physician put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Physician roles are Patient care, Clinical documentation, EHR systems (Epic, Cerner), Infection control, Care coordination and Patient education.
How do I write strong Physician resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as patients per shift, readmission rate and patient satisfaction. For example: "Cared for 5 to 6 patients per shift on a 32-bed cardiac unit with a 98% documentation audit score."