Sr. Medical School Admissions Consultant

The Role

We are seeking a Sr. Medical School Admissions Consultant who is an experienced physician advisor with extensive knowledge of the medical school admissions process. In this role, you will provide comprehensive guidance to med school students throughout their application journey. Your responsibilities will include developing application strategies, editing application essays, preparing students for interviews, and assisting with school selection. By leveraging your deep understanding of medical school expectations, you will help students craft competitive applications and maximize their chances of acceptance. This position is crucial to our organization's commitment to delivering exceptional academic support and helping students achieve their educational goals. This role can be located anywhere in the United States or Canada.

Responsibilities

• Work with prospective medical school candidates, helping them identify opportunities to build their profile and draft compelling application documents
• Manage relationships with applicants and families while providing strategic and tactical guidance on school selection, essays, resumes, recommendations, interviews, and the overall admissions process
• Identify optimal medical programs and schools for individual students; provide feedback and guidance to students regarding their research on university programs and relevant resources, finding alignment with the student's background and goals
• Support students with project planning, help them create and stick to effective timelines through Excel-based trackers
• Stay up-to-date on the medical school admissions process and programs to advise prospective and existing clients on appropriate school selection and the nuances of applying to medical school

Qualifications 

• Admissions Committee Experience: Have served on a medical school admissions committee, or admissions board providing insights into the selection process for med school
• A Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), along with the completion of a residency program at a top U.S. medical school
• 5-7 years of previous experience in education, coaching, tutoring, and/or admission consulting
• A passion for coaching
• Planning and organizational skills
• Strong English reading, writing, and editing skills
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Expertise in project management