Nonclinical Psychiatrist / Psychiatry Physician Author

Schedule

Physician Authors will work part-time in a hospital-based or outpatient practice and the remainder of the time on a mutually agreed-upon schedule (typically :25-40% clinical and :60-75% nonclinical).

Requirements

• Board certified or eligible MD/DO
• Exceptional communication skills
• Superior medical knowledge
• Passion for training future physicians
• High scores on USMLE® Step 1, 2, and 3
• Prior experience in writing board-style questions, tutoring medical students, or working in an academic institution preferred

Job Responsibilities

• Develop original content for the USMLE® and other UWorld Question Banks, including writing clinical vignettes and/or comprehensive explanations that follow the UWorld style and are based on examination blueprints and high-yield clinical scenarios
• Review and revise content written by other team members, providing and receiving feedback with tact and diplomacy, with 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 physicians, editors, illustrators, IT/customer support professionals, and others to produce content, improve processes, develop new features, and respond to user feedback
• Manage time effectively while multitasking and contributing to a collaborative and laid-back work environment

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
• 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
• Social Committee that offers an inclusive environment to get to know coworkers in a fun way
• Daily on-site group fitness classes