Physician Cover Letters

A physician cover letter is written by an MD specializing in preventive health care. They are experienced in general medicine who can treat patients for various medical issues such as general medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, etc. In the US, a physician is also known as Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). Many colleges offer courses for MD or DO degree, the only difference between these two being, in Osteopathic medicine, one stresses upon anatomy and osteopathy (medication along with surgery). A physician guides his patients through proper diet, regular exercise, pharmacy, surgery and rehabilitation.

In the US, an applicant has to be an undergraduate followed by a 4-5 years post graduate course in the medical specialty. After the completion of education, one needs to work as a trainee/ associate physician under the direct supervision of a senior physician before he becomes a certified physician. A recognition certificate from the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association is necessary.

1. Cover Letter Sample (for Experienced applicants)

To,
Dr. Robin Dafoe, Senior Physicist
XYZ Medical Sciences College
12 Brew Avenue,
California-3912
United States
robin.dafoe@example.com

Subject- Application for the post of Physician

Dear Dr. Dafoe,

I recently got a call from your hospital regarding a post of Physicist. I am writing this letter to express my interest in taking up this job with your hospital.

I have a work experience amounting to 15 years in Physiology during which I have worked with some of the very renowned hospitals like Queens Medical Centre and Castle Medical Centre. During this course, I have treated numerous patients with varied medical conditions. I have a rich experience in general medicine, pediatrics, anesthesia and surgery. At my last job with JFK Hospital, I have served as a general physician and pediatrician, diagnosing and treating patients for their problems.

I am a certified physician from American Osteopathic Association and have completed my MD degree from New York University.

Due to my vast experience in this field, I am confident that I will be able to further help your hospital in providing quality healthcare to the patients and thus prove beneficial.

I am sending to you my detailed resume along with my certifications in hope of hearing from you soon.

Thanking you,

Yours Sincerely,

(Signature)
Bob Perkins, Physician
JFK Hospital

Enclosures:

• Resume
• Experience certificates

2. Cover Letter (for Freshers)

To,
Dr. Robin Dafoe, Senior Physicist
XYZ Medical Sciences College
12 Brew Avenue,
California-3912
United States
robin.dafoe@example.com

Subject- Application for the post of Associate Physician

Dear Dr. Dafoe,

I recently came to know about a job opening for an associate physician at your hospital. I have just completed my MD from New York University with specialization in Osteopathic medicine.

I am looking forward to getting this chance to work with your hospital so that I can learn the intricacies involved here and successfully help my seniors with treating the patients as efficiently as possible. Getting this opportunity is also important for me because at the successful completion my tenure here, I will become a certified physician, officially recognized by the American Osteopathic Association.

I am sending in my detailed resume along with this cover letter. I hope that I will be granted this chance to come and work with your learned team of physicians and get to know the work better. Please do let me know if I qualify for the interview round.

Thanking you,

Yours Sincerely,

(Signature)
John Statham

Enclosures: Resume and References

All the best!