Medical Content Writer/Reviewer Subject Matter Expert

Location: Remote – U.S.-based candidates only

About the Role: We are seeking experienced Medical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop and review high-quality educational and assessment content aligned with the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). SMEs will support the development and/or review of USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK content, including clinical vignettes, multiple-choice questions, answer options, rationales, topic overviews, and related learning ideal candidate combines strong clinical or medical science expertise with experience in medical education, assessment development, and USMLE/NBME-style content.

Required Qualifications: MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school. U.S. clinical training and/or substantial experience with U.S. medical education. Strong knowledge of clinical medicine and/or foundational medical sciences relevant to USMLE Step 1 or Step 2 CK.Familiarity with USMLE content expectations and NBME-style assessment formats. Ability to interpret medical evidence, clinical guidelines, and standards of care. Excellent written communication, critical-thinking, and analytical skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to provide clear, actionable feedback. Ability to work independently within defined project guidelines and timelines.

Preferred Qualifications: Board certification or board eligibility in a relevant medical specialty. Completion of or current participation in a U.S. residency or fellowship program. Experience teaching medical students, residents, or other healthcare professionals. Experience writing or reviewing USMLE, NBME-style, or medical board-preparation content. Experience developing clinical vignettes, single-best-answer MCQs, and evidence-based rationales. Previous work with medical publishers, medical education organizations, assessment providers, or EdTech companies. Experience reviewing AI-generated medical or assessment content. Familiarity with assessment quality principles, including item difficulty, discrimination, distractor quality, bias, and accessibility.