Medical Expert | $130-$180/hr Remote
Overview
This role pairs experienced medical professionals with a leading AI lab to improve how artificial intelligence handles healthcare reasoning. You'll craft realistic clinical cases, evaluate AI responses against evidence-based standards, and directly influence the next generation of medical AI. It's a remote, part-time opportunity for physicians who want to apply their expertise in a cutting-edge context.
What You'll Do5
- 1Develop clinically realistic prompts and scenarios from your specialty, covering areas like diagnostic reasoning, treatment planning, and risk stratification.
- 2Create high-quality 'golden' reference responses at an attending level to serve as benchmarks for model outputs.
- 3Assess AI-generated responses using structured rubrics, scoring them for accuracy and evidence-based reasoning.
- 4Deliver written feedback that the research team uses to refine and improve the model's clinical judgment.
- 5Attend onboarding office hours and specialty calibration sessions to align on expectations and scoring consistency.
Requirements4
- 1Board certification and a current, active, unrestricted medical license for attending physicians.
- 2Residents must be in their final year of residency; recent graduates must be board-eligible.
- 3Fellows must be board-certified or board-eligible in their primary specialty and hold an unrestricted medical license.
- 4Ability to commit to 20 hours per week initially, with flexibility to increase based on demand.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is ideal for attending physicians, senior residents, and fellows from specialties not yet individually listed (e.g., Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Anesthesiology, Surgery) who want to leverage their clinical expertise in a remote, asynchronous role shaping AI reasoning. You should be detail-oriented, comfortable with structured evaluation, and eager to contribute to healthcare AI innovation.
Salary Insight
Hourly compensation ranges from $130 to $180, with specific rates set per specialty and seniority tier, confirmed in the offer letter. Payment is made weekly.
Application Tip
If your specialty already has a dedicated listing (e.g., Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine), apply through that specific door for a rate tailored to your field. For unlisted specialties, use this general listing and highlight your niche expertise in the application.
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