Residency Advisor
Job Summary
Each year, MedSchoolCoach supports thousands of pre-medical and medical students as they pursue admission to medical school and residency programs. As a Physician Advisor, you will serve as the primary academic and admissions advisor for a cohort of students, guiding them through every stage of the application process.
In this role, you are responsible for delivering high-quality advising, overseeing the development of application materials, and ensuring students submit polished, competitive applications. You will collaborate closely with writing advisors and other team members while maintaining ownership over your students’ overall strategy and progress.
This position is ideal for physicians who are passionate about mentorship, high-stakes admissions, and helping students reach their full potential.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate directly with medical students applying to residency programs
- Collaborate directly with pre-medical applicants who are applying to medical school (if applicable)
- Conduct one-on-one advising sessions focused on:
- Specialty selection and competitiveness assessment
- ERAS application strategy
- Personal statement development
- CV and experiences refinement
- Letters of recommendation guidance
- Program selection and list strategy
- Ranking strategy and Match preparation
- Partner with writing advisors to support brainstorming and editing of personal statements and supplemental essays
- Facilitate mock residency interviews and provide detailed, constructive feedback
- Advise students on red flags, remediation strategies, and strengthening their application
- Provide guidance for SOAP (Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program), if applicable
- Participate in webinars, blog contributions, or other educational outreach (optional)
Qualifications
- Attended a U.S. Medical School
- MD or DO Physician
- Successfully matched into residency
- Deep familiarity with the residency application process, including ERAS and the NRMP Match
- Prior experience mentoring medical students or residents
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Zoom, Gmail, Google Meet, and other communication tools
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 serving future physicians through high-quality content, software, one-to-one tutoring, and advising services. MedSchoolCoach is driven by its mission to shape the future of medicine. We reach nearly 50% of prospective medical students annually through one or more of our services.
Working at MedSchoolCoach
We are a distributed team of creative, approachable, and motivated educators, advisors, clinicians, and entrepreneurs who are passionate about improving healthcare and education.
At MedSchoolCoach, we value problem solvers who take initiative, communicate thoughtfully, and prioritize life-work balance. We are committed to helping our team members succeed personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact on the next generation of physicians.