Residency Advisor

MedSchoolCoach • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree