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UWorld is seeking Psychiatry Physician Authors to write and edit content for our web-based products. Psychiatry Physician Authors will collaborate with a team of physicians, editors, and illustrators to produce high-quality content for our USMLE® Question Banks.
Ideal candidates will follow a schedule that provides a constant balance of clinical and non-clinical work. Physician Authors will update their medical expertise while educating tomorrow's physicians via our innovative and interactive platform. Candidates will partner with some of the brightest minds in education and become a part of UWorld's success story.
If you are looking for a company that is passionate about medical education and provides growth opportunity with a good work/life balance, UWorld is right for you.
SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
Physician Authors will work part-time in a hospital-based or outpatient practice and the remainder of the time on a mutually agreed-upon schedule (typically ~25–40% clinical and ~60–75% nonclinical).
REQUIREMENTS
- Board certified or eligible MD/DO
- Exceptional communication skills, superior medical knowledge, and passion for training future physicians
- High scores on USMLE® Step 1, 2, and 3
- Prior experience in writing board-style questions, tutoring medical students, or working in an academic institution preferred
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop original content for the USMLE® and other UWorld Question Banks, including writing clinical vignettes and/or comprehensive explanations that follow the UWorld style and are based on examination blueprints and high-yield clinical scenarios
- Review and revise content written by other team members, providing and receiving feedback with tact and diplomacy, with a focus on accuracy, precision, readability, and educational value
- Work with medical illustration team to create original high-yield images and figures highlighting important medical concepts or disease processes
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team of physicians, editors, illustrators, IT/customer support professionals, and others to produce content, improve processes, develop new features, and respond to user feedback
- Manage time effectively while multitasking and contributing to a collaborative and laid-back work environment
- Complete other tasks as requested
BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation (contingent on experience)
- Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours), parental leave, bereavement, and 8 hours of volunteer time
- A generous paid holiday schedule
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability and pet insurance)
- 401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
- Annual professional and career development opportunities available
- Social Committee that offers an inclusive environment to get to know coworkers in a fun way
- Daily on-site group fitness classes
At UWorld, we believe strength is derived from the talents, ideas, and experiences of a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class. UWorld is proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing a drug-free workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
INTRODUCTION
UWorld is seeking Psychiatry Physician Authors to write and edit content for our web-based products. Psychiatry Physician Authors will collaborate with a team of physicians, editors, and illustrators to produce high-quality content for our USMLE® Question Banks.
Ideal candidates will follow a schedule that provides a constant balance of clinical and non-clinical work. Physician Authors will update their medical expertise while educating tomorrow's physicians via our innovative and interactive platform. Candidates will partner with some of the brightest minds in education and become a part of UWorld's success story.
If you are looking for a company that is passionate about medical education and provides growth opportunity with a good work/life balance, UWorld is right for you.
SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
Physician Authors will work part-time in a hospital-based or outpatient practice and the remainder of the time on a mutually agreed-upon schedule (typically ~25–40% clinical and ~60–75% nonclinical).
REQUIREMENTS
- Board certified or eligible MD/DO
- Exceptional communication skills, superior medical knowledge, and passion for training future physicians
- High scores on USMLE® Step 1, 2, and 3
- Prior experience in writing board-style questions, tutoring medical students, or working in an academic institution preferred
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop original content for the USMLE® and other UWorld Question Banks, including writing clinical vignettes and/or comprehensive explanations that follow the UWorld style and are based on examination blueprints and high-yield clinical scenarios
- Review and revise content written by other team members, providing and receiving feedback with tact and diplomacy, with a focus on accuracy, precision, readability, and educational value
- Work with medical illustration team to create original high-yield images and figures highlighting important medical concepts or disease processes
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team of physicians, editors, illustrators, IT/customer support professionals, and others to produce content, improve processes, develop new features, and respond to user feedback
- Manage time effectively while multitasking and contributing to a collaborative and laid-back work environment
- Complete other tasks as requested
BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation (contingent on experience)
- Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours), parental leave, bereavement, and 8 hours of volunteer time
- A generous paid holiday schedule
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability and pet insurance)
- 401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
- Annual professional and career development opportunities available
- Social Committee that offers an inclusive environment to get to know coworkers in a fun way
- Daily on-site group fitness classes
At UWorld, we believe strength is derived from the talents, ideas, and experiences of a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class. UWorld is proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing a drug-free workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Author
Document your specialized writing credentials early
Gather published clips, byline records, and any advanced degree in communications, journalism, or a related field before applying. PERM requires your employer to demonstrate your qualifications meet the posted job requirements, so a clear credential paper trail accelerates the audit-ready process.
Target publishers with active PERM filing histories
Media houses, academic publishers, and digital content studios are the likeliest Author-role sponsors. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify employers who have filed for writers before, signaling they understand the sponsorship process for creative roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring employers
Rather than manually cross-referencing job postings with PERM filings, use Migrate Mate to surface Author roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history, saving you hours of research and targeting only realistic opportunities.
Negotiate the PERM timeline before accepting an offer
PERM labor certification typically takes 12 to 18 months before your I-140 petition can be filed. Confirm your prospective employer has in-house immigration counsel or a retained law firm ready to start the process promptly after your start date.
Verify the role qualifies as a specialty occupation for EB-2
EB-2 requires the Author position to normally demand an advanced degree in a specific field. If the job posting accepts any bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, USCIS is likely to classify the role at the EB-3 professional level instead, which affects your priority date strategy.
Check prevailing wage requirements against the offered salary
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific Author job zone and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing your offer letter to confirm the salary meets Level I through Level IV requirements for your metro area.
Green Card Author: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Author role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Author positions that normally require a bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications, or a related field qualify at the EB-3 professional level. If the role requires an advanced degree or you hold a master's degree relevant to the position, EB-2 classification may apply. Your employer determines the category when filing the PERM labor certification with DOL.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from an H-1B for Author jobs?
The H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status subject to annual lottery caps and typically limited to six years. PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 processing often takes two or more years before you can file for adjustment of status, compared to H-1B status which can start within months of a job offer.
What does the PERM labor certification process require for hiring an Author?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign proving no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. For Author positions, this includes posting the job through specific channels and documenting every applicant and rejection reason. The process typically takes 12 to 18 months, after which the approved PERM allows the employer to file your I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
Where can I find Author jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate aggregates Author and writing roles specifically from employers with documented PERM and green card sponsorship history, so you're not sorting through postings from companies with no sponsorship track record. Filtering by role and green card type narrows your search to realistic opportunities without requiring you to cross-reference DOL disclosure data manually.
Does my portfolio or publishing history matter during the green card sponsorship process?
Your portfolio establishes that you meet the minimum requirements listed in the PERM job description, which your employer must verify when documenting your qualifications. For EB-2 cases requiring an advanced degree, published work can also support a National Interest Waiver self-petition if your writing demonstrates national benefit. USCIS reviews your credentials against the specific job duties listed in the certified PERM application.