MedSchoolCoach is hiring a
BS/MD Physician Advisor

Summary

The job is for a part-time, contract BS/MD advisor role at MedSchoolCoach. The advisor will support high school students through the college and BS/MD application process, working with a college advisor as a unified team. The advisor must be an MD physician who has attended a U.S. direct medical program and have experience in BS/MD admissions.

Requirements

• MD physician, preferably at an attending level, but residents will be considered
• Applicant MUST have attended a U.S. direct medical program (BS/MD, BA/MD, BS/DO, BA/DO)
• Experience working with applicants applying to medical schools
• Ability to work with various online communication platforms including Zoom and Google Meet
• Expertise in BS/MD and/or BS/DO admissions (preferably served on an admissions committee)
• Experience and expertise in editing college and/or BS/MD/DO applications
• Experience building a great rapport with families
• High level of emotional intelligence, especially in working with high school students
• Strong availability to work with at least 10 students in an application cycle

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong working relationship with the college advisor, acting as a unified team that will support the applicant through the application process
• Evaluate candidacy of high school students looking to apply to BS/MD programs, including evaluation of their GPA, SAT/ACT scores, completed courses, extracurricular activities, and experiences
• Edit the applicant's BS/MD personal statement and BS/MD supplemental essay questions
• Collaborate with applicant to create a customized BS/MD school list that aligns with the student’s candidacy, goals, and preferences
• Prepare students for admissions interviews
• Advise students throughout the application process, implementing proactive measures like consistent check-ins, thorough editing, and timelines/deadlines
• Manage family expectations and enlist them as part of the larger team supporting the student
• Assist students with developing personal responsibility and managing their work
• Offer your expertise and guidance on key application questions and situations

Benefits

• This is a remote position that requires you to have a reliable connection to the Internet and access to Microsoft Word
• Compensation is a part-time, contract role using a Relative Value Unit (RVU) based system. BS/MD advisors can expect to earn approximately $75-$90 per RVU. Bonuses and raises will be given for years of service and exceptional work