Basic Science / Nonclinical Physician Content Specialist

Job description

Are you a trained physician passionate about education? Are you looking to use your medical knowledge and expertise to help train the next generation of healthcare providers? UWorld is looking for physicians who are interested in a nonclinical position to work onsite with our team of clinical/practicing physicians, subject matter experts, editors, and illustrators on high-quality clinical and/or basic science content for our question banks. This is a great opportunity to impact medical education using innovative tools. Requirements Minimum Education Required: MD/DO required Minimum Experience Required: Graduate of an accredited medical school High performance on the USMLE® High performance on respective specialty board certification examinations (if applicable) Prior teaching experience preferred but not required Required Skills: Strong medical knowledge (subject matter expertise) Ability to conceptualize, integrate, and teach complex medical topics Exceptional writing and communication skills Effective problem-solving skills and acute attention to detail Ability to provide, receive, and respond to feedback positively Proven history of working independently while operating within a team environment Must work onsite from our Dallas, Texas office (not a remote opportunity) Job Duties: (Including but not limited to) Develop original content for UWorld question banks, including writing vignettes and/or comprehensive explanations that follow UWorld style Review content written by other team members with openness to receiving feedback and a focus on accuracy, precision, readability, and educational value Work with medical illustration team to create original high-yield images and figures highlighting important medical concepts or disease processes Collaborate with interdisciplinary team of subject matter experts, editors, illustrators, and IT/customer support professionals Complete other tasks as requested Compensation and Benefits Competitive compensation (contingent on experience) Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours), parental leave, bereavement, and 8 hours of volunteer time A generous paid holiday schedule that includes the entire week of Christmas Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability and pet insurance) 401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment) Annual professional and career development opportunities available Relaxed work environment that offers flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week Social Committee that offers an inclusive environment to get to know coworkers in a fun way Daily on-site group fitness classes At UWorld, we believe strength is derived from the talents, ideas, and experiences of a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class. UWorld is proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing a drug-free workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. UWorld has helped millions of undergraduates, graduates, and professionals successfully prepare for high-stakes accounting, finance, graduate school, high school, legal, medical, nursing, and pharmacy exams. Our 750+ professionals — from accomplished doctors, practicing nurses, and experienced lawyers to in-classroom educators, visionary finance experts, and skilled scientists — take great pride in crafting exam-like test questions, detailed answer explanations, vivid illustrations, and precise videos that make really hard stuff easy to understand for students. We are passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued while providing value to the students, educators, and partners who trust us to provide the highest-quality educational content and study tools on the market.