Use a clear section title such as “Medical Missions,” “Global Health Experience,” or “Volunteer Clinical Experience”
List the mission name, organization, location, and dates
Include your role or title for each mission
Use action-oriented bullet points under each entry
Focus on clinical, service, leadership, teaching, or coordination responsibilities
Include measurable impact when possible
Keep wording professional and concise
Use consistent formatting across all entries
If the mission was unpaid, label it as volunteer work
If relevant, note patient populations, specialties, or settings
Avoid vague labels like “helped out” or “participated”
Separate medical missions from unrelated travel or general volunteering
Place the section under Experience, Volunteer Work, or a dedicated Global Health section
Use dates in a consistent format
Highlight skills gained that are relevant to the CV
Keep descriptions factual and verifiable