Job description
Job Summary
Annually, MedSchoolCoach assists more than a thousand pre-medical and medical students in their journeys to become successful medical school and residency applicants. Drawing on our first hand experience as physicians, we understand the challenges of both the medical school and residency application processes, and leverage our expertise to support students. If you love mentoring students, this could be a perfect opportunity for you. We are especially interested in physicians who are retired and want to stay active with medical education or those who are no longer practicing clinical medicine full time and can devote 20+ hours a week to our students.
Responsibilities
Collaborate directly with pre-medical applicants who are applying to medical school
Collaborate directly with medical students who are applying to residency (if applicable)
Conduct one-on-one advising sessions with students, offering comprehensive advice and coaching, and written communication to support their academic and professional development
In conjunction with a writing advisor, work with students on brainstorming and editing personal statements, activities, and essay editing
Assist in the creation of medical school list creation
Facilitate mock interviews with constructive feedback to enhance candidates readiness and performance
Participate in webinars, write blogs, or participate in other outreach activities (if applicable)
Qualifications
Attended a US Medical School
MD or DO Physician
Previous medical school admissions and/or residency experience
Previous mentorship of students/residents
Highly available to students (20+ hours per week)
Knowledge of the medical school admissions process
Ability to use Microsoft word, Zoom, Gmail, Google Meet, and mobile applications for communication
Retired and part time clinical-practicing physicians highly encouraged to apply
Preferred Clinical Backgrounds (not required):
We are especially interested in physicians with backgrounds in:
Dermatology
Psychiatry
Neurology
Radiology
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)
General Surgery
Emergency Medicine
Physicians from other specialties are also encouraged to apply.
About MedSchoolCoach
MedSchoolCoach is a rapidly growing EdTech company that serves the needs of future physicians by providing the highest quality content, software, and one-to-one tutoring, and advising services. Physician-led and founded, MedSchoolCoach is driven by its mission to help shape the future of medicine. Over time, the organization has become one of the largest players in the medical space, reaching nearly 50% of prospective medical students every year through one of our products or services.
Working at MedSchoolCoach
We are a distributed team of creative, approachable, and motivated entrepreneurs, educators, tutors, advisors, and clinicians who are passionate about improving healthcare and education. At MedSchoolCoach, we value problem solvers who take initiative, communicate earnestly, work effectively, and prioritize life-work balance. We do everything we can to make sure our teammates are successful personally and professionally. We welcome all employee contributions in whatever shape or form they manifest, especially as our organization continues to grow.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.